Keeping it "REAL" humbly changing ticker to show weight gain

NewLIFEstyle4ME
NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
edited December 2024 in Success Stories
Yes, this sure seems like bad news, but I'm counting it ALL joy, because I want to keep this thing real. I've been gaining weight since upping my calories from 1200 (which I wasn't coming NEAR eating my net (after work-outs calories) and upped them to
1456 calories per day and eating ALL or very close to my exercise calories.

Before doing this, I wasn't losing any weight nor gaining...just staying at 179.9 pounds. I'm now (as of today) 184.4 pounds.

I've been contemplating keeping my ticker at the 19 pounds I've lost so far, since January 20th, 2012. Prayed about it and feel "Led" to change my ticker to more honestly and accurately show where I at--which is up. This is humbling indeed, but a saint/girl gotta do what a saint/girl gotta do--period.

So, I'm writing this as a NSV-- because it's taking a certain VICTORY to be honest and real with myself and others as they read my posts.

I believe being real and honest with God, myself and others...is a big ole (if not all together happy) NSV!!!!
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  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    you're right! i'll weigh myself after shark week is over and then that'll be the true test. i'm pretty sure i've gained a few. thanks for this!!
  • pregmeg119
    pregmeg119 Posts: 151 Member
    I did the same thing, I lost nearly 30lbs over the course of summer to december last year but because i needed to "restart" i reset my ticker and now it only says 4lbs lost rather than 30+lbs.

    Stay motivated :)
  • pamperedhen
    pamperedhen Posts: 446 Member
    Everyone has to do what is right for themselves. :smile: When I upped my cals from 1200~1500+ {one cheat day}, I gained 3. :sad: I did not change the ticker back. My weight stayed there for 3 LONG WEEKS! :sad: It has finally started to move downward and I have lost 2! :love: I have only 1 more pound to be back at my origional loss! I did not change it because for ME, I would feel like a FAILURE and would have quit. I am a Type A personality and am VERY HARD on myself but EXTREMELY forgiving to others. I want to encourage you all to keep moving toward the mark of the high calling! You are VICTORS NOT VICTIMS!!!!:drinker:
  • SiouxsieQue
    SiouxsieQue Posts: 85 Member
    Good job in keeping it real. I would do the very same thing as you. I post my diary even if it's full of Krispy Kreme donuts, pizza and beer. If that means a weight gain, then I have to post that too. I don't have a ticker attached to my posts, though, I'll need to figure out how to do that.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    you're right! i'll weigh myself after shark week is over and then that'll be the true test. i'm pretty sure i've gained a few. thanks for this!!

    Hahaha....shark week... love it.
  • Sarasari
    Sarasari Posts: 139 Member
    Above the message boards it says settings. When you click on it you can add your ticker.
  • SiouxsieQue
    SiouxsieQue Posts: 85 Member
    Above the message boards it says settings. When you click on it you can add your ticker.

    Thanks! Found it. :)
  • StartingAnewDay
    StartingAnewDay Posts: 319 Member
    I upped my calories, I gained, sadly I didn't have your delima LOL!! My ticker sucked away that 3 pounds like it never saw it :grumble: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    I did the same thing. In fact I just change it to whatever the scale says on Saturday morning whether it is up or down. I workout 6 days a week, work with a nutritionist and took measurements too. I just keep putting one foot in front to of the other knowing that it will go down eventually.

    Good for you!
  • priescm
    priescm Posts: 95
    Ah, I did the same thing.
    I stopped coming on here for a few months...I started a new job, got a little sidetracked (OKAY, a LOT), stopped going to that thing called a "GYM"...and I paid for it. I gained all10lbs originally lost RIGHT BACK. I'm now back up to my original starting weight. I feel disappointed in myself, but I had to check in and honestly put my weight. I went from "Lost 10 lbs!" to "Lost 0" all in one nanosecond click of a button.

    I think it's for the best though. I am trying to be honest with myself because that's what really matters. I needed to make it right so that in a few months, when that thing says "Lost 60lbs!", it will be an accurate and true amount. :smile:
  • ❤B☩❤
    ❤B☩❤ Posts: 634
    I just corrected my ticker this morning. It IS humbling, but I knew I would not be fooling anyone but myself if I left it the way it was.

    Good luck to all of us in our journey! :drinker:
  • sdrawkcabynot
    sdrawkcabynot Posts: 462 Member
    I pink puffy heart the NSV's and gave up on the scale when the battery went out. I will weigh myself in a few months - but for now... I am just going to keep going full steam ahead and enjoy the way my clothes look (and the fact I can wear shirts that i was seconds from giving away)

    You're body has to get used to the adjustment - and kudos for keeping it honest!
  • lynette111
    lynette111 Posts: 77 Member
    I have recently upped my calories from 1400 to 2000 and I also have put on some weight (2 lbs) and I also chose to put the real number in on weigh in day. To me it is being accountable. I am not upset by it at all. I am truly going to give it the full month before I decide if it needs tweaked again. I did take my measurements but haven't checked against them yet. I did however have two people say something about me losing weight over the weekend and I had to tell them no not recently. They both thought my face looked slimmer so who knows. I am eating alot of good food and exercising so I am happy with myself right now. I did have a few things yesterday that I could have done without but it was easter and today I know I won't be eating that stuff again until the next big get together.
    Keep on keeping on! God Bless You!
  • ninkdole
    ninkdole Posts: 243 Member
    Yup, gotta be honest with yourself. Good for you. I made a vow to weigh every week and post it no matter what the scale said. My ticker used to read 82 lbs. lost, it has not been a good couple of weeks, but I'm back on track and have no doubt it will be there again soon. Keep up the great work, it's a constant struggle.
  • mommahix
    mommahix Posts: 189 Member
    Yay! this has been my dilemma as of late too. I did so well for January and ok in February and all of a sudden I haven't logged my weight since the end of February because of the shame. I still log on daily and track calories and I know what I am doing wrong it is hard to change bad habits!!! No more excuses!!! Started logging weight again today and will see how it goes!!!!
  • twinmomtwice4
    twinmomtwice4 Posts: 1,069 Member
    I admire your strength and honesty! I should probably do the same with my ticker, and actually I was contemplating taking it down since I'm more apt to follow my measurements more accurately than what the scale says. I've gone up and down too since increasing my calories.

    Keep up the great work!!
  • sbpeters93
    sbpeters93 Posts: 37 Member
    My ticker is always accurate - good, bad or ugly. I weigh myself every Friday and record the weight regardless if it's a gain, loss, or stays the same. For me, it's the only way this is going to work.
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I didn't have the slightest CLUE how my posting this (it was VERY humbling/kinda scary for some reason for me to post this btw) didn't have the foggiest notion that I would get such awesome and profound (to me) and kinda similar experiences/replies, but I've gotta tell ALL you tremendous MFPers that have taken the time and care to reply here....

    :heart: THANK YOU SO MUCH:heart: ALL of your replies are so encouraging and comforting to me too:flowerforyou:


    ETA: As with some of you too, I am continuing to lose inches (though the scale is moving up :huh: ) as well and my clothes are fitting better and my stomach is continuing to shrink--so...the journey is just that--a journey and a rather "harrowing" adventure to boot:wink:
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    Everyone has to do what is right for themselves. :smile: When I upped my cals from 1200~1500+ {one cheat day}, I gained 3. :sad: I did not change the ticker back. My weight stayed there for 3 LONG WEEKS! :sad: It has finally started to move downward and I have lost 2! :love: I have only 1 more pound to be back at my origional loss! I did not change it because for ME, I would feel like a FAILURE and would have quit. I am a Type A personality and am VERY HARD on myself but EXTREMELY forgiving to others. I want to encourage you all to keep moving toward the mark of the high calling! You are VICTORS NOT VICTIMS!!!!:drinker:

    I'm so proud of you, that you have just one more pound to go--YOU ROCK!!!

    I always thought I was a strict type A personality too...go figure--BUT when I look at the definitions of type A, B and C via wikipedia-- I see I'm Type A, B, C and so I'm probably a type D personality:laugh:
  • SafireBleu
    SafireBleu Posts: 881 Member
    I did the same this morning. It hurt but gotta keep it real right? Good for you for having the courage to do it. Rock on!
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    I did the same this morning. It hurt but gotta keep it real right? Good for you for having the courage to do it. Rock on!

    Thanks a lot...your weight loss is so impressive--WTG!!!!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,040 Member
    People who can't keep it real will ultimately fail. Learning about how your body works based on eating patterns will only make you more effective at understanding weight maintenance in the long run.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    People who can't keep it real will ultimately fail. Learning about how your body works based on eating patterns will only make you more effective at understanding weight maintenance in the long run.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition


    Hmmmmm...I appreciate this perspective--a LOT (NEVER thought about that perspective AT ALL)--Thanks!:flowerforyou:
  • Whatareherthings711
    Whatareherthings711 Posts: 316
    I gained 5 pounds from November to February and put it in the log. But in the beginning of the month, on a trip to the doctor, I found that I was 4 and a half pounds lighter than February. If I didn't log back in February, I wouldn't have noticed that there was that much of a change. It's always best to be honest with yourself!
  • Vyshness8699
    Vyshness8699 Posts: 390 Member
    YES!!! I do this also : ) i gained 2.4lbs this past week and i plugged it now im back to a 39lbs weight loss
  • helpmelose2011
    helpmelose2011 Posts: 125 Member
    I know the feeling I had hit the 30lb mark and then gained back 5 so I had to change it - just didnt feel right leaving it showing 30 even though it was a pretty sight to see :)
  • _VoV
    _VoV Posts: 1,494 Member
    People who can't keep it real will ultimately fail. Learning about how your body works based on eating patterns will only make you more effective at understanding weight maintenance in the long run.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    So very true.

    I just had a discussion on my page about keeping an accurate food log, even on the bad days. A friend told me she didn't want to rock the motivation of her friends when she stumbles and falls off the wagon. She worries her friends will say "If she can't do it, I can't either." I'm here for myself, warts 'n' all. So I record food as accurately as I can, even on a bender when things can get messy with portions and such. I also think we need to drop the ego, and get real about the ups and downs in weight. It helps other people forgive themselves for being human, when you can show an accurate picture of your own human imperfection.
  • SMarie10
    SMarie10 Posts: 956 Member
    My ticker is always accurate - good, bad or ugly. I weigh myself every Friday and record the weight regardless if it's a gain, loss, or stays the same. For me, it's the only way this is going to work.
    /\/\/\/\ Hey I totally agree with this philosophy. You have to be true to yourself or it's not worth trying.
  • guamSUPERgirl90
    guamSUPERgirl90 Posts: 255
    spiritually inspiring...
  • NewLIFEstyle4ME
    NewLIFEstyle4ME Posts: 4,440 Member
    People who can't keep it real will ultimately fail. Learning about how your body works based on eating patterns will only make you more effective at understanding weight maintenance in the long run.


    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

    So very true.

    I just had a discussion on my page about keeping an accurate food log, even on the bad days. A friend told me she didn't want to rock the motivation of her friends when she stumbles and falls off the wagon. She worries her friends will say "If she can't do it, I can't either." I'm here for myself, warts 'n' all. So I record food as accurately as I can, even on a bender when things can get messy with portions and such. I also think we need to drop the ego, and get real about the ups and downs in weight. It helps other people forgive themselves for being human, when you can show an accurate picture of your own human imperfection.



    I ALWAYS log/logged my food and exercising accurately and exactly as done...my issue was exactly this:


    I know the feeling I had hit the 30lb mark and then gained back 5 so I had to change it - just didnt feel right leaving it showing 30 even though it was a pretty sight to see :)

    It was the inaccurate/untrue/no longer the case of 19 pound loss on my ticker that I'd been keeping and lowered it to "keep it real" It was scary and humbling to take it UP to where it is/was yesterday....but now I'm so GLAD I did. Thanks in big part to the replies/responses I got here on this thread. Thanks again gang!:flowerforyou:
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