I lost 50lbs about two years ago, but since this past summer, I have gained it ALL back. It took me a while to get over the depression of gaining it back, but I have, and I've gotten back on track. I gained it back because I just stopped watching what I was eating, stopped working out, went out to eat most days a week, etc. Really no good reason. Work can get very stressful and I'll swing by Mcdonalds for breakfast, then go out for lunch as a stress relief, and be tired when I get home so I'll order it. All in all, not a recipe for success.
The lowest I got was 197lbs. I remember gaining back 20lbs and trying Weight Watchers b/c I was upset about the 20lb gain. It worked for the first week, but then i just ate anything as long as I stayed under my points (so cookies, chips, etc) and even though I wasn't going over my points, I wasn't losing, so I gave up on that. And then I stopped tracking at all, and gained another 30lbs. Oh I WISH I had just gotten control over this when I had only gained back 20lbs!
Over the past week or so I've been good about going to the gym, and trying to make better food decisions. Fingers crossed!
So far today I've eaten:
Breakfast: Unsweetened green iced tea and a banana (I know this seems like it's too little, but it was actually a victory! I pulled into the McDonalds drivethru, then pulled out, went to Starbucks, and it was the best option they had!)
Lunch: Salad with romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, peppers, shredded carrots, kalamata olives, feta cheese and balsamic vinegrette
REST OF DAY:
Snack: 1/2 papaya with fresh lime
Dinner: basmati rice, green lentils, and cucumber sauce (greek yogurt, tahini, red onion, tomato, cucumber) and three ginger snaps