Hey there everyone!
I posted pretty frequently in 2015 when I lost 50 pounds on IP using alternative products. I had wanted to lose another 20-30 pounds but I was completely burnt out, so I took a break with the intention of restarting after a few months of maintenance. I thought I could do it too- I had found that I really enjoyed running so I was running 3-4 times each week, and it really made me care about how I was fueling my body.
And I was doing pretty well for a couple months... but then I got bursitis in my hip. I've done the PT, I do the stretches, but the bursitis ached too painfully to continue running. Even now, if I jog lightly or walk up a steep incline, it returns for the day.
It hurt too much to use ellipticals, rowing machines, etc. I stopped going to the gym. I lost confidence and motivation and started backsliding. Now it's 2 years later and I regained all the weight, plus another 20 pounds.
I only ever was able to succeed while on these boards, so I'm back. Day 1 starts tomorrow- I have lunch all ready, my fridge is stocked, and I don't have July 4th plans, so no temptation. I'm not super pleased with myself for getting back to this point, but I know I can do it, and I know I can regain control and confidence.