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Starting Over
rediscovering_alex
Posts: 2 Member
I am so tired of starting over, but here I am. I am 2 days into logging my food and exercising. I would love to meet other people on the journey to becoming healthier. 
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Welcome back - hope you find the right formula this time!
For me, it helped to think of how to make the process relatively easier and more sustainable, rather than trying to drop weight super fast.
Have you learned things from what caused you to quit before, that you can use to make a different plan this time, avoid those pitfalls?
Wishing you success!5 -
Same here defo Gona keep on top of the food intake good luck in ur journey add me if u want to2
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Welcome back! You got this, can't wait to see how far you go.2
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You can do it! There is no shame in failing, the real shame is when you give up. Rooting for you!1
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Back on it too! Lost 3 stone last year and put one back on already - it’s so demoralising as so much easier going on than coming off! 😂😂 Never been on community with MFP but hoping to find some motivation and slimming buddies here!2
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I would suggest one thing at a time. Many people when trying to lose start new diet, exercise, macro tracking, etc etc at the same time. I would focus on just total calories at first, then improving nutrition profile (prot/fat/carb/etc) THEN start to incr exercise SLOWLY, which will be easier without a few extra pounds. And remember that most people overestimate calories burned and underestimate intake! Best of luck!! You got this!6
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Same boat here.. Friend request sent!
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@rediscovering_alex
Same for me. Really trying to have a fresh start tomorrow morning. Getting mentally prepared. I am a teacher so school starts back tomorrow - figured it will be a good day to get a new routine going. Not sure if you have a group started but I'd be happy to join and be a part of it! Have a great week!
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Tonight using this post as a tool to not overeat for the day…been logging in for one day and want the cookies. It’s my 3rd time back or maybe more. Stay strong. Your post is helping me stay accountable and on track. Thank you!4
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I am right there with you, I am on day three of logging, and starting over. Currently, I am up from what I was last time I started over, so that is fun.... ugh. We have got this, logging, and rocking it out shall be our job! Cheers to kicking butt, and not taking names.2
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Yep, back at it too! 10 days in.2
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Hi there! I know this is a few weeks old but I’m jumping back in again as well. Day two of tracking for me! Getting back into running as well with a goal of a mile a day (run what I can). Once I can run a mile nonstop I’ll up it to 1.5 and work my way to 2 miles 3-4 days a week. I’ll add you!2
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Ugh, you are so not alone - I knowwww the struggle. I lost 30 lbs in 2013/2014 and now I am back with 70 to lose. It just really goes to show me that I have to stay consistent and accountable because holy hell do I go off the rails otherwise. It's day two for me: tracking everything and increasing my accountability is key for me.
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Hey Alex and welcome back! You'll do great this time around, just stay consistent and be persistent! I'm in the same boat and look forward to supporting and encouraging friends as well!1
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Hi. I'm new. My question is if you stay at or below your goals does it screw up your day if you go over in 1 field? Today I am 6 over on fat but everything else is at or under. Thanks in advance!2
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Annsrestaurant wrote: »Hi. I'm new. My question is if you stay at or below your goals does it screw up your day if you go over in 1 field? Today I am 6 over on fat but everything else is at or under. Thanks in advance!
What's your goal? If weight loss, no it doesn't matter at all. Only calories directly affect weight management. Nutrition is important for health, and may indirectly affect weight loss (through energy level or appetite), but even for nutrition there's flexibility, and for sure, close is plenty good enough. Humans are adaptive omnivores.1 -
I’m starting the roller coaster as well. I am determined this time though, I have made the decision to log everything into the food diary even if I know I’ll go over. What I love about it is it has my goals of cal ect. And how much I actually ate, Then at the end it says something like if I keep eating like this I would weigh this much in 5 weeks…. That helps me to think about how much and what I’m eating.2
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@rediscovering_alex - same here… starting over. Not happy to be on another cycle but better then giving up entirely. It took ny friend several tries to quit smoking, and the last time did the trick ten years ago, so always remember, this too can be done.2
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I'm starting over also. I hit 200 lbs .to many times. From stressed out eating. This year .Crazy how difficult, an so much painful process. It is, being over weight, an pushing myself to be at my goal weight. So far 10 lbs lost. With puddles of sweat. My body is soked ,after a workout. Laughing out loud0
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Starting over once again, too. Got to my goal in about 8 months (-40 lbs) when I started the first time in 2016. Then got lazy. 🙄 Have gained it all back after a couple of short, unsuccessful attempts to do it again since then. So, today is the day. Logging food is so necessary. I was successful with WW and MFP when honestly keeping track of what I ate. We can do this!4
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Journal Journal Journal is the key word. It will keep you accountable for your food. I'm trying again after upteen attemps hope this will be the last time. Good luck to all and keep journaling.1
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Hey there! I think we are all trying to get healthier and lose weight. Would love to be your friend and help encourage you.1
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I am at the same stage in my life. Starting over again. I have been diagnosed with pre diabetic. I just don't know what eat0
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Hi,
I am back as well. I looked in the mirror and new it was time.1 -
Started over again yesturday 235 lbs.. day 2.. 234 lbs that little 1lb made me smile today, but i just read an above post where it says There's no shame in failing only shame when you give up, i'm going to use this quote thanks to who put it to help me on my journey , so my first goal is 50lb i thought id put the lower number to help me 49 to go rather than a big number i seem to be more focused this time around rather than all the other times, i have tried many times. good luck to all achieve your goals and dreams :-)2
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25 days in for the too many times to count again 😪 but feeling motivated. Friend request sent 🙂1
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