Yup. Hit Scream Weight.
nowine4me
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I knew it was coming, but today was the day. My goal weight is 125 (5-7”f) which I hit last Feb. Late summer creeped up to 135, over winter hit 145. Today, BAM! 150, the weight I said I would never see again. Technically, this doesn’t even belong in this thread, but you are my people. Yes, I know what needs to happen, but implementation is yet be seen. I do have incentive with a vacation in 45 days and no summer clothes that fit.
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You’ve got this. Like you said, you know what needs to be done.
Also, to help you feel better - 150 lb in the past compared to now may look different and I’m sure you look great either way.
Good luck17 -
I feel you. I've got very similar stats and gradual weight gain. Back down to 144.6 so far, aiming for 128-133 range. I'd maintained that pretty well for about a year and a half but the gradual gain started when I began working a lot more (and commuting about 70 min/day) ... so I haven't been in this group in a while! You've got this. Good incentive!3
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sad but glad to see someone i remember from here doing the same as me lol im not alone xD Also back up to 145-150 from 122-125. We got this lol. Winter is killer.20
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OP, aren’t you the OP of the volume eaters discussion? Is volume not your friend?18
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Well crap... I guess it happens. The important thing is you are not hiding your head in the sand and you are still monitoring. Maybe you don't have the "kick" right now to go into deficit again. Perhaps all you can do is stop the bleeding a little. Vacation sounds like good incentive but sometimes that seems to push us the wrong way. Wish we could help but you know this is your choice and when you are ready you will get "back on the bus" like someone wrote a while ago. Do something different tho. Change it up. Have fun with it!13
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A few years ago I promised I’d never get over 170 again. Mid-December I hit 178. The scale had been screaming at me for a while - but my upcoming summer field season (and a lot of gear that didn’t fit comfortably anymore) kicked me into action before Christmas. It’s taken over 3 months to get to 168.
175 was when the scale started screaming at me, and I think that number is too high. Readjusting my weight comfort zone so that hopefully I won’t do that again.
You’ve got this.4 -
I call mine my "red line", hit it in January and been losing slowly (with a vacation hiatus) since then.
It's not pleasant to have to go into deficit again but it's well worth it.
Best of luck and I'm sure you can achieve your goals.16 -
Yes. Most of the volume meals I like are summer fare. Like fluff, and giant salads and fruit. Volume eating potatoes, butternut and oatmeal did not yield the same results.pierinifitness wrote: »OP, aren’t you the OP of the volume eaters discussion? Is volume not your friend?
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Totally get it. In maintenance for 5+ years. Hit my scream weight, which to me means that I have to get right back to my range. But I bypassed it. Now it's only a bypass by two pounds, but I know that slippery slope all too well. And it's really 5 lbs. in you look at the bottom of my range. AND it's been on for 4 months, so I know it's not going to be easy to lose. 5 lbs. over a range on a 5'0" lady is a lot. Been kidding myself for too long, so got started again a few weeks ago. You know what to do, as do I. I'm back to my weight loss calories, and it's coming off slowly. Refuse to Regain, as the book says. (Good book if you haven't read it.) Good news is that we all have been there and we all know that we need to be alert. Bad news is that I hope you don't beat yourself up. Get back on the horse ... it's lifelong journey for us!8
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@nowine4me, appreciate your rigorous honesty and privately cheering for you to get back on your lean and mean pony.
I’m a volume potato eater, 5 lb. bag a week. Boil and refrigerate them and eat them during the week cold and naked. For me, they’re great fillers for a small calorie cost.14 -
Totally get it. In maintenance for 5+ years. Hit my scream weight, which to me means that I have to get right back to my range. But I bypassed it. Now it's only a bypass by two pounds, but I know that slippery slope all too well. And it's really 5 lbs. in you look at the bottom of my range. AND it's been on for 4 months, so I know it's not going to be easy to lose. 5 lbs. over a range on a 5'0" lady is a lot. Been kidding myself for too long, so got started again a few weeks ago. You know what to do, as do I. I'm back to my weight loss calories, and it's coming off slowly. Refuse to Regain, as the book says. (Good book if you haven't read it.) Good news is that we all have been there and we all know that we need to be alert. Bad news is that I hope you don't beat yourself up. Get back on the horse ... it's lifelong journey for us!
Just bought this book and will read it right now!
And @pierinifitness I do the same thing. Steam the teeny tiny potatoes from TJ’s in the IP and snack on them during the week.2 -
I totally get it. It is hard I'm at the top end of my weight range. I keep telling myself easier to lose 5 pounds although those 5 are really hard if that makes sense
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I lost 40 lbs and kept it off 5 years, a year ago I gained 25 back. This year got it off so there is hope, if I can do it. I ate low carb for 4 months, talked to myself a lot saying if you overeat you will be sad and guilty the next day when you weigh. I drank water at night instead of eating to fill me up. Find what works for you. Everyone is different, my hubby has to exercise a lot to lose weight and that doesn't work for me at all.6
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Mine was 153, but I was back to 133 in four months!9
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I knew it was coming, but today was the day. My goal weight is 125 (5-7”f) which I hit last Feb. Late summer creeped up to 135, over winter hit 145. Today, BAM! 150, the weight I said I would never see again. Technically, this doesn’t even belong in this thread, but you are my people. Yes, I know what needs to happen, but implementation is yet be seen. I do have incentive with a vacation in 45 days and no summer clothes that fit.
The way I have broken thru to implementation paralysis is by working out. Seems like once I am lifting and moving, I am more motivated to deal with what I am eating. I hope you find what works for you soon
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I knew it was coming, but today was the day. My goal weight is 125 (5-7”f) which I hit last Feb. Late summer creeped up to 135, over winter hit 145. Today, BAM! 150, the weight I said I would never see again. Technically, this doesn’t even belong in this thread, but you are my people. Yes, I know what needs to happen, but implementation is yet be seen. I do have incentive with a vacation in 45 days and no summer clothes that fit.
The way I have broken thru to implementation paralysis is by working out. Seems like once I am lifting and moving, I am more motivated to deal with what I am eating. I hope you find what works for you soon
I find this too. I dislike ruining my workout progress by crappy eating.4 -
I recently reflected on my past of falling off my lean and mean pony (am now back on it) and wrote this:
“But, along the way, those who are part of my life must have seen a change taking place as my previous chisel was evaporating in thin air right before their eyes. Why didn’t they say anything? Were they in denial too? Or, were they trying to be my “friend” and not want to hurt my feelings? Talk about the weather or engage in small talk like, “How about them Raiders!”
I’m not sure but do know this, none of my “friends” or “acquaintances” said one word, their silence was deafening, to which I say, “thanks but please, no thanks the next time.”
Next time, please, tell me when my hair is on fire.”10 -
@Maxxitt the ray of sunshine is that I never stopped running or lifting. I maintained a very solid fitness regimen, just not so much with food.
Well, that's not nothing - your bones and muscles haven't been complaining about more calories at least At 5-7 you are not "overweight" which is also not nothing. Whatever eating pattern you have developed, time to shake it up somehow. The challenge in getting to that is real, I know. Big hugs. 8 -
@nowine4me
I appreciate your vulnerability and level headed positivity. It may be a ‘scream’ weight but scream doesn’t have to mean panic. Scream can mean harnessing the frustration, and making the next right nutrition move.
And in so many levels, I get it. Winter squash. Volume tendencies. I’m also looking at needing to hit a bit of a deficit again, and I’m injured so facing fitness limitations (but there are things I can do. There are always things that can be done.)
Thanks for being real.14 -
My stats are similar. At 5’5’’ I always maintained in the low 120s. After some physical ailments caused reduced activity, the scale kept creeping up. And I kept mostly ignoring it. When I finally got on the scale and it said 145, my heart stopped. That’s only a few pounds shy of overweight, and only 1 pound below my highest pregnancy weight! It spurred me into action. I’m now 137 and counting down.
You got this!!4 -
Thanks for the mention of the book, "Refuse to Regain". I've been in maintenance for about a year but it seems like it's a daily challenge for me mentally. I'm on chapter 1 of the ebook, can't wait to read the rest. Knowledge is power!2
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pierinifitness wrote: »I recently reflected on my past of falling off my lean and mean pony (am now back on it) and wrote this:
“But, along the way, those who are part of my life must have seen a change taking place as my previous chisel was evaporating in thin air right before their eyes. Why didn’t they say anything? Were they in denial too? Or, were they trying to be my “friend” and not want to hurt my feelings? Talk about the weather or engage in small talk like, “How about them Raiders!”
I’m not sure but do know this, none of my “friends” or “acquaintances” said one word, their silence was deafening, to which I say, “thanks but please, no thanks the next time.”
Next time, please, tell me when my hair is on fire.”
Ah.... but would you have listened or perhaps been hurt by their comments?
I see folks around me who have fallen off the wagon at work (esp after lap band surgery or other types of very noticeable weight loss) and really think that it would be inappropriate to comment to them. Surely they already know. What would be the best way to help them? 8 -
SummerSkier wrote: »pierinifitness wrote: »I recently reflected on my past of falling off my lean and mean pony (am now back on it) and wrote this:
“But, along the way, those who are part of my life must have seen a change taking place as my previous chisel was evaporating in thin air right before their eyes. Why didn’t they say anything? Were they in denial too? Or, were they trying to be my “friend” and not want to hurt my feelings? Talk about the weather or engage in small talk like, “How about them Raiders!”
I’m not sure but do know this, none of my “friends” or “acquaintances” said one word, their silence was deafening, to which I say, “thanks but please, no thanks the next time.”
Next time, please, tell me when my hair is on fire.”
Ah.... but would you have listened or perhaps been hurt by their comments? I see folks around me who have fallen off the wagon at work (esp after lap band surgery or other types of very noticeable weight loss) and really think that it would be inappropriate to comment to them. Surely they already know. What would be the best way to help them?
This. I wouldn't dream of saying anything to someone to I know who has gained back noticeable weight. I've always figured that they already know, and that I'm just rubbing salt in the wound if I say "Hey, you gained the weight back."7 -
darn it, I feel for ya! it happens all too easily but you know what to do...mind you sometimes its easier said than done.
All the best for getting back to your happy weight range.
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One more thing that is helpful to me when in this same situation: although I do eat at a deficit, I find it easier to look at/change behaviors more than calories, i.e., I stop eating any carbs with breakfast, and stop snacking, healthy or not, after dinner, until I can get back to my weight range. As long as I am on track with the right calories, I find that just changing a few behaviors is more easily accomplished with less frustration than calorie counting.10
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purplefizzy wrote: »@nowine4me
I appreciate your vulnerability and level headed positivity. It may be a ‘scream’ weight but scream doesn’t have to mean panic. Scream can mean harnessing the frustration, and making the next right nutrition move.
This, too.1 -
You will handle this! You have done so well and this is a temporary setback. You have motivated me many times by just reading about your journey and efforts. Hang in there! We all go through this.3
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If you would appreciate daily accountability, I really like the Just Give Me 10 Days forum in the challenges category of MFP.1
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OMG, I love this post. I hit 145 last week, and have been flirting with it for a while... after YEARS of maintenance, I hit my scream weight as well. @nowine4me - I'm right there with you (and half hte other members of this thread). We've seen the problem, we're taking steps to tackle it, we've totally got this. I think I've decided to drop more weight this time than I did last time and see how it goes. I've been injured, so exercise has been an issue, but I recently restarted lifting, and am planning to do lots of biking and maybe kayaking shortly.
I found that I'm not able to use the same method I did last time. This time I'm using TDEE instead of letting MFP adjust things for me when I exercise. So far, I've found the change helpful.10
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