How did I get to this?

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  • squating_for_pasta
    squating_for_pasta Posts: 1 Member
    I’m at 12 days ago i stepped on a scale at my moms house and realised I gained 20 pounds since New Years. All my life iv been big I’m now the biggest I have ever been at 225 and I’m ready to drop this weight. It’s hard at times trying to picture myself skinny I feel like it will never happen but then I get so motivated and excitedly to hit the gym and eat healthy and think about all the cute clothes I’ll be able to wear!
    So anyway, I feel everything you said and I too could use a health/fitness buddy
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
    lucerorojo wrote: »
    There are lots of sites and BMI calculators. This one has a chart of healthy weight ranges. https://www.rush.edu/health-wellness/quick-guides/what-is-a-healthy-weight

    Thank you for the link!

    According to that chart I’m over the obese side but damn. My first goal weight of 170 is overweight. I really don’t think it’s that bad and I will continue to strive for that. If I want to go to 150 maybe I will but I’m not stressing that.
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
    LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »
    I think weight gain just creeps up on us, we don't step on the scales and if we wear stretchy clothes it would be easy to ignore that more weight was creeping on :/

    When I started regularly weighing myself that was the first thing that made me think about my eating habits. I couldn't ignore that I was slowly gaining weight. It was finding MFP and logging my food that gave me the tools to lose weight and keep it off.

    Yes I have to agree now that I am logging my food I am really aware of what I’m eating. Preparing all of my meals is another benefit because I know what is in it and I don’t eat excess fat. I almost broke last night and over ate but I started drinking a lot of water to compensate. Then I was living in the bathroom lol
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
    IndyFitJoe wrote: »
    Like reading my own mind! It's amazing to me how quickly it goes on and how difficult it is to get rid of...

    Yes the sad thing about it! But we’ll get through this!
  • jefamer2017
    jefamer2017 Posts: 416 Member
    mij140 wrote: »
    Take it one day at a time. You CAN do this. I was 227 and I got down to 133. 94 lbs in 9 months. Best of luck to you.

    I got up to 218 I lost a few lbs after I quit eating out so much and got down to 204. Now after actively trying to lose weight I am down to 195. My goal is 135. I hope I can do it in 9 months. Good job keep it up.
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
    squating_for_pasta wrote: »
    I’m at 12 days ago i stepped on a scale at my moms house and realised I gained 20 pounds since New Years. All my life iv been big I’m now the biggest I have ever been at 225 and I’m ready to drop this weight. It’s hard at times trying to picture myself skinny I feel like it will never happen but then I get so motivated and excitedly to hit the gym and eat healthy and think about all the cute clothes I’ll be able to wear!
    So anyway, I feel everything you said and I too could use a health/fitness buddy

    And I remember when I was at 216 I would complain. Now at 273 I wish I was at that weight. I have smaller clothes at home that also motivate me! I sent a request to be friends and we can motivate each other :)
  • jenngitch
    jenngitch Posts: 190 Member
    When I finally got the courage to weigh I was 240. that is after several months into my life style change so I know I was higher than that. I had developed a heart murmur, high blood pressure, and my blood sugar was starting to sky rocket. I was never "skinny" but was athletic and healthy. How did this happen? Why did this happen? I learned that in this world the ONLY thing I can control is what I put in my mouth. So the only one to blame... was me. It has been a hard road and will continue to be one once I reach my happy place. I take one day at a time. one meal at a time. Don't make a lot of drastic changes all at once. it is too overwhelming. pick one thing to work one... like stop drinking soda... don't just cold turkey, just cut down for a few days, then cut down more for a few days and then stop. take steps not jumps. I weighed this morning at 183.4. trust me if I can do it you can! GOOD LUCK!
  • elizabethgough
    elizabethgough Posts: 11 Member
    I totally understand! I have struggled with losing and gaining the same 65+ lbs over the past 8 years. Twice I have lost the weight and got into really good shape. Currently, I am back to square one and have been trying to get motivated for two years to lose the weight. It is so frustrating.
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
    jenngitch wrote: »
    When I finally got the courage to weigh I was 240. that is after several months into my life style change so I know I was higher than that. I had developed a heart murmur, high blood pressure, and my blood sugar was starting to sky rocket. I was never "skinny" but was athletic and healthy. How did this happen? Why did this happen? I learned that in this world the ONLY thing I can control is what I put in my mouth. So the only one to blame... was me. It has been a hard road and will continue to be one once I reach my happy place. I take one day at a time. one meal at a time. Don't make a lot of drastic changes all at once. it is too overwhelming. pick one thing to work one... like stop drinking soda... don't just cold turkey, just cut down for a few days, then cut down more for a few days and then stop. take steps not jumps. I weighed this morning at 183.4. trust me if I can do it you can! GOOD LUCK!

    That is awesome! From getting this app I can see what I’m eating. My problem has always been overeating. I would stuff myself until I’m full. But one thing I did cut out was fast food and making my own food at home. Why pay double to eat? It’s been a change, and adding exercising also. But I feel like this is what I have to do now. I can’t get into being lazy. I want to get through this. I’m hoping my the end of the I have shed enough pounds to feel more attractive with myself.
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
    elizabethgough wrote: »
    I totally understand! I have struggled with losing and gaining the same 65+ lbs over the past 8 years. Twice I have lost the weight and got into really good shape. Currently, I am back to square one and have been trying to get motivated for two years to lose the weight. It is so frustrating.

    Frustrating is right. Mine was 30 lbs, then 50, 60 and now I need to lose 100 lbs. it happened so fast. I let stress take over. I’m trying to keep a positive outlook on this though.
  • gramarye
    gramarye Posts: 586 Member
    JessieCanDoThis wrote: »
    aeloine wrote: »
    I started at 267 and I FEEL YOU. But YOU CAN DO IT! I'm down almost 50 lbs in a year and I took it slow, eat pasta every day, and can not only walk but I can jog for MILES. But you have to be realistic, set achievable goals, and not give up!

    1 pound a week is all it takes!

    That’s awesome. I could never run. I hope I can get to that milestone. Congrats on your weight loss. I can’t wait to have that too!

    I was 290 and thought for certain that I could never run. While I never became "a runner," I did eventually get to a weight where running was comfortable and enjoyable for me. Unless there's a medical reason you can't do something, don't rule it out. You can do anything, and you should carry yourself with the awesomeness of that knowledge. :)
  • iWishMyNameWasRebel
    iWishMyNameWasRebel Posts: 174 Member
    I feel you on this. So, so, so much. I have lost, regained, and lost weight repeatedly over the last several years. But, each time I regain less than I did the time before, and I'm able to maintain the healthy habits longer and longer. I have a lifetime (literally...I was forcefed to the point of abuse as an infant, even) of habits to manage, so I expect it to take several attempts and reboots. But over time, it is major progress both physically and mentally. My biggest turning point was about 5 years ago when I got angry. I took the sadness, despair, and disappointment in myself that you're feeling now, and I got MAD. Like, the kind of mad that doesn't go away. And since then I've lost, and regained, and re-lost, but the progress is still in the right direction.

    Take the emotions you're having and use it to fuel your desire to be healthy. Focus on the healthy aspect. Accept that there will be ups and downs, but it's the long term "moving forward" that's important. One day doesn't matter. It's the big pile up of a whole lot of days that really counts. Make small changes and move slowly.

    And I too, have the uncanny ability to gain very very fast. I have gained 20lbs in a month before, without blinking. That is 5 pounds a week, folks. That's such a short period of time your brain doesn't even have a chance to fully process exactly what is happening until it's already happened.

    You can do this. You can change your life, and it does not happen in a day.
  • amyteacake
    amyteacake Posts: 768 Member
    The highest weight I had gotten to was nearly 12 and a half stone (175 lbs) and it wasn't until I was looking at pictures I was shocked that I had gotten to that point. I'm only 5ft 4' so the weight was noticeable, especially on my face, stomach, hips and arms. I used to believe that weight loss was just impossible for me, but when I started eating better, seen a personal trainer I felt amazing.

    My asthma got better, I didn't feel as out of breath as easily as I once was. I was able to do longer cardio and I feel like I have much more energy than I once did. I'm now at 11 stone 5 pounds (161 lbs).

    If I can do it, you can do it! You've got this!
  • elsayegh25
    elsayegh25 Posts: 207 Member
    JessieCanDoThis wrote: »
    Has anyone woken up and said “how did I really get to this?” Ever since I stood on the scale I can’t help but to think how fast I gained my weight. I’m now at my highest 273 lbs and I feel horrible about it. I want to be able to walk and not gasp for air, walk up stairs and be ok, jog, little things like get out the bed without feeling pain. I joined this app so hopefully I can get some friends for support. I’ve tried several times to lose weight and fell off. I want to be healthy and love the way I look. I just feel so fat and unattractive. My clothes don’t fit me. I don’t want to be sad about this but I can’t help to get in my moments.

    was there one day, if you can't start,. at least stop your bad habits!
  • itecson
    itecson Posts: 22 Member
    aeloine wrote: »
    I'm down almost 50 lbs in a year and I took it slow, eat pasta every day

    Wait wait, there's a pasta diet?! sign me up! hahaha j/j

    Jessie! Keep it up, take it slow, buy a scale, have a routine, have a once-in-a-while break/cheat day, keep busy, don't be hard on yourself, be positive make some friends with similar goals and hang out with them a lot.

    Here's a chart someone made on MFP that was really helpful:

    https://us.v-cdn.net/5021879/uploads/editor/8e/09xr36z7t8rd.jpg

  • Sunna_W
    Sunna_W Posts: 744 Member
    We didn't "get this way" over night. We can't fix it over night.

    What worked for me was to restrict calories at my maintenance goal weight (for me that's between 1400 and 1500 calories because I am sedentary).

    While not absolutely necessary because it's calories in and calories out (CICO), I try to eat as "clean" as I can and save the bulk of my calories for my evening snack / meal.

    I weigh my food *all* of the time!

    I try to stay at around 105 g carbs (and I try to get them from beans, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, winter squash, carrots, peas) and around 50 g sugar (mostly as they occur in milk, cheese, vegetables).

    If I eat fruit or a grain I always have a protein with it.

    I only eat half servings of rice or pasta and limit them to one or two each week at dinner. (The rest of the time I rely on the above listed vegetables).

    I eat a lot of hard boiled eggs (2 for breakfast) with 100 g. of cold boiled white potatoes.

    Lunch is 8 oz chopped veggie salad (I eat a lot of Trader Joe’s Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix) with 3 oz of turkey breast. (chopped broccoli, carrots, green cabbage, red cabbage, jicama, green bell pepper, radish, and celery.)

    My snack favorite is an EPIC bar (basically an exotic meat patty with flavoring) and hot tea or 1 oz of peanut butter and hot tea.

    Dinners are very filling and vary a lot. I put together a shopping list based on a menu and sometimes do the recipes in advance of menu planning to make sure I can make them work with my nutrition goals.

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    I approach each day as a new day and if I was out of control the day before, I forgive myself and move on.
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