Anybody back.. again?!?
BabySnow
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Ugh!! How do we end up on this endless cycle?! Going out to eat last night for my daughters birthday.. I realized I looked like I was 7 months, if not 8 months pregnant.. step on the scale.. 242.. umm what?! In September I started low carb at about 230 pounds.. got down to 205 by mid October.. and yes.. I know that getting off low carb will cause you to put weight back on.. but up to 242.. which brought me back to MFP.. and I’m not doing low carb now.. just trying to track macros and make healthier choices.. looks like I logged in for a week 4 months ago.. First time I logged into MFP.. was 8 maybe 9 years ago? Maybe 10? I dunno.. but here I am.. with a goal weight of 150.. and a major back injury and surgery that has left me disabled.. so exercise is so very limited.. I think I currently have a goal of 2 days a week for 15 minutes.. I have to change my step goal because there’s no way I can do 10k a day.. not yet. But I’m making it a goal. So if you’re anything like me.. and struggle with the motivation.. Feel free to comment! Or even add me. I signed up for the premium account in hopes that if I’m paying for it.. it will keep me more motivated. So here we go!! Day 1!
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Me girl 🙋♀️...I am back again too. No worries though we got this!!!5
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Again? In the last 4-5 years i've had about 3-4 weight loss/gain cycles... The most recent one ended in October.. Currently about 240lbs (I was 230 in October).. My earlier efforts (also been here about ten+ years on and off, maybe not all with same account, also premium now for motivation) had recently gotten as low as 230 and at one point in the last decade I reached 170lbs or less (that was when i started around 260lbs). I take meds which put on weight so it's a constant effort, and sometimes i just burn out when it feels like I'm getting nowhere.. MFP Works for me when i can keep up the motivation (better than anything else i tried), just have to keep at it. My current real streak is about 2 days, but if anyone wants to add me, I'll accept. For the record though, i have mental health issues (currently stable for over a year)4
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Right here! 5th times the charm??? I don’t know about you guys but if it doesn’t stick I’m gonna have to replace all my clothes!! Perfect time to start again with things getting better with vaccines coming 💉4
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Here I am - back again too! Like most others here I too am on the vicious lose and gain cycle. Recently I had a knee replacement coupled with covid isolation and well you know the results..added pounds. I seriously want to lose 100 pounds and just feel good again. I am hoping to motivate and be motivated so if anyone wants to be supportive and be supported let’s connect! We all have a need which is why we are here trying again which is great because together we can do this!3
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Ugh!! How do we end up on this endless cycle?! Going out to eat last night for my daughters birthday.. I realized I looked like I was 7 months, if not 8 months pregnant.. step on the scale.. 242.. umm what?! In September I started low carb at about 230 pounds.. got down to 205 by mid October.. and yes.. I know that getting off low carb will cause you to put weight back on.. but up to 242.. which brought me back to MFP.. and I’m not doing low carb now.. just trying to track macros and make healthier choices.. looks like I logged in for a week 4 months ago.. First time I logged into MFP.. was 8 maybe 9 years ago? Maybe 10? I dunno.. but here I am.. with a goal weight of 150.. and a major back injury and surgery that has left me disabled.. so exercise is so very limited.. I think I currently have a goal of 2 days a week for 15 minutes.. I have to change my step goal because there’s no way I can do 10k a day.. not yet. But I’m making it a goal. So if you’re anything like me.. and struggle with the motivation.. Feel free to comment! Or even add me. I signed up for the premium account in hopes that if I’m paying for it.. it will keep me more motivated. So here we go!! Day 1!
Yeah I've been here before but back again. Always been successful at just counting calories but, at some point, just fell back into bad food again.
Still working from home with my wife and always seemed a lot more doable when we're not driving around with temptation everywhere. Want to be where I was 20 years ago in my early 20s. Plan on reaching 180 again by, hopefully, the end of the year. I've lost 32 lbs from October-February already but just have to continue making the right choices. Anybody that reads this, feel free to send me a friend request. Have a great week.2 -
Back....AGAIN! Up and down like a yo-yo...I have at least 70lb to lose and could do with some friends to keep me accountable because I'm useless! 😂 feel free to add me
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I'm back again too. I lost almost 20kg in 2013 and managed to maintain for 6 years but then I let myself go a bit then lockdown happened and in January i suddenly (yeah right!) found myself 15kg too heavy. Now, ideally I'd like to lose 20 but I'm at my happiest at 74kg (yes, I know it's a lot for some but that is the top of my bmi range and weirdly enough I like myself best at this weight). Feel free to add me, I have to admit I like snooping around other people's diaries to see what delicious things they can eat and not feel bad about it. I love sweets and I'm not afraid to eat them!3
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Back again as well.
Discipline during lockdown months awful so back to MFP I go.
Good luck to all returning.2 -
I'm starting afresh too. Trying to pick healthier options this time round rather than eating cr*p as long as it bought me under 1500kcal or whatever. Good luck all!2
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Back again! It’s a relentless pursuit as life changes must be? Glad I’m back been working at it again for about the last 10 months 55lbs down. Glad I came back with still work to do and more knowledge to obtain. One day at a time 💪🏼
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Back again for the millionth time. I’ve never used the community part of the app before so maybe that will help.4
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Pretty much annual for me. If I don't lose Christmas pudge by mid February, I submit myself to the mfp overlord for a month or so, until it's gone. Only a few pounds to lose but I'm much more comfortable without them and they tend to stay off until December awakens my sweet tooth, again.3
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I logged on today -- can't quite say "I'm back" yet, but I'm getting there. I am heavier than I have been in more than 15 years. It's easy to blame the pandemic, but I'd really have to admit that it's been far longer than that. I have a photo on my fridge with me at 2012 and me at 2020 and the difference is startling. and unpleasant. and scary. At 55 I am worried about becoming old and weak. If I keep this up, my retirement will be terrible. Now is the day, and I am almost ready for that day. Stupid, but I need to get my mind in the right place.2
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Me, too...2
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I'm constantly on and off here, must be well over 10 years now. Trying again, again!2
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I’m here again too...be in and out for 7 years, in all honesty more out than in.
I’m almost 10lb down but still have over 40lbs to lose.
We WILL do this!
Feel free to add me, everyone needs support, motivation and the occasional kick 😆1 -
Yep, doing the same ol song and dance. Three years ago I got a on the healthy band wagon and dropped 101 pounds, felt great, was fit and loving life. Then two years ago my family's home burned to the ground and everything in it including our pets. Our home was an older mobile home and wasn't ever insurable, so we literally had to start from scratch. That threw me into such a deep depression. I had also started school a month before that happened, so I was completely consumed with my academic work. That combo made me pack on most of the weight I had previously lost. I'm done with school now, as I've earned 2 degrees and 2 certificates, and now have a small part time job. I've decided to take my health back and join the MFP family again, since it is what contributed to my loss of that 101 pounds a few years ago. I'm here to say, it's never too late to pick yourself back up and go at it again. You got this, we all got this 💪. We are seasoned pros!2
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I hear ya...I keep starting...again, and again, and again................and again.
Having some friends on here definately helps, and signing up for team like challenges helps keep me motivated. Good luck - feel free to add me as a friend!
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TinaMarie81980 wrote: »Me girl 🙋♀️...I am back again too. No worries though we got this!!!
Sorry I’m just seeing these! I never got any notifications! But yes, we’ve totally got this.. again. 🤦🏻♀️🤣
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Again? In the last 4-5 years i've had about 3-4 weight loss/gain cycles... The most recent one ended in October.. Currently about 240lbs (I was 230 in October).. My earlier efforts (also been here about ten+ years on and off, maybe not all with same account, also premium now for motivation) had recently gotten as low as 230 and at one point in the last decade I reached 170lbs or less (that was when i started around 260lbs). I take meds which put on weight so it's a constant effort, and sometimes i just burn out when it feels like I'm getting nowhere.. MFP Works for me when i can keep up the motivation (better than anything else i tried), just have to keep at it. My current real streak is about 2 days, but if anyone wants to add me, I'll accept. For the record though, i have mental health issues (currently stable for over a year)
I hear you.. sounds like we’ve been on a very similar journey.. I’m on meds for my pain that cause weight gain as well.. it’s an endless cycle for sure! Motivation is so hard for me.. that’s why I came back to MFP.. I know the community will keep me accountable!
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thompsjared3 wrote: »Right here! 5th times the charm??? I don’t know about you guys but if it doesn’t stick I’m gonna have to replace all my clothes!! Perfect time to start again with things getting better with vaccines coming 💉
What do you mean “gonna have to..” I’m already having to buy new clothes!! 😭😭 The lowest I’ve ever been in my life.. was 155.. so I set a goal of 150.. with a more realistic goal of 175.. I haven’t seen ONEderland in a minute.
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Nvr2L82BGr8 wrote: »Here I am - back again too! Like most others here I too am on the vicious lose and gain cycle. Recently I had a knee replacement coupled with covid isolation and well you know the results..added pounds. I seriously want to lose 100 pounds and just feel good again. I am hoping to motivate and be motivated so if anyone wants to be supportive and be supported let’s connect! We all have a need which is why we are here trying again which is great because together we can do this!
I sent you a friend request! I have chronic pain and had a three level spinal fusion in 2017.. hello weight gain.. permanent spinal cord stimulator placed in 2019.. weight gain!! Covid hospitalization.. weight gain!! I have about 90 pounds I want to lose but will be happy with 65!
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Such a rollercoaster ride but way less fun! But here we go again!! I have a long way to go so my philosophy is be patient. Just let it happen. Make permanent changes and try not to fall back into bad habits.2
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Always back and forth for me. Ughhhh2
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I'm am on and off this app all the time. Mainly use it when I have to follow a specific diet for health/gut reasons. Welcome back! I think I sent you a friend request1
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Thank you so much for this thread. I feel less alone. I just bought a bunch of new clothes for spring/summer in the largest sizes I've ever needed.
But I thought: I can't squeeze into my "thin" clothes. I can't even wear my old "fat" clothes. And, no, it's not reasonable to put pressure on myself to reach a certain weight by summer. This way I'll be comfortable -- and face reality -- while I restart my plan. At least I 100% know what works for me to get to my goal, because I've done it before. Like Nike, I have to Just Do It! 😉
Lots of love to ya'll,
Lisa1 -
WaterLily82 wrote: »Such a rollercoaster ride but way less fun! But here we go again!! I have a long way to go so my philosophy is be patient. Just let it happen. Make permanent changes and try not to fall back into bad habits.
Always the rollercoaster!! But I agree.. permanently make adjustments.. and don’t fall into old ruts!!Always back and forth for me. Ughhhh
Same story, different day!I'm am on and off this app all the time. Mainly use it when I have to follow a specific diet for health/gut reasons. Welcome back! I think I sent you a friend request
Thank you! And I accepted!! ☺️shoppycrazy wrote: »Thank you so much for this thread. I feel less alone. I just bought a bunch of new clothes for spring/summer in the largest sizes I've ever needed. But I thought: I can't squeeze into my "thin" clothes. I can't even wear my old "fat" clothes. And, no, it's not reasonable to put pressure on myself to reach a certain weight by summer. This way I'll be comfortable -- and face reality -- while I restart my plan. At least I 100% know what works for me to get to my goal, because I've done it before. Like Nike, I have to Just Do It! 😉
Lots of love to ya'll,
Lisa
I totally understand.. I’ve been buying clothes thinking.. I don’t care.. I’m happy with myself.. which is my biggest problem!! But I came across a picture from about 15 years ago.. and couldn’t believe how skinny I was.. when I thought I was “fat”. 😭😭 So now that picture is hanging on my mirror for motivation!
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Same here! First joined in 2015! Even yoyoing my entire life but done with it. Just going slow and steady.1
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