Restarted everything today ladies! I am going to take each meal one by one! Already have a good plan for the weekend and will be pretty busy, so it should all be good! Won't be on this forum until Monday again.....I will find you all though and report good things!!! I am feeling frumpy again and my pants that were loose are tight again, and I can't let this happen again!! I agree we are restarters.....we've got this!!!!

Let's all have a great weekend and come back Monday and have succeeded!!!!!

Here's to those ten pounds coming off within the next few weeks!!

Good luck everyone! Let's do this!!

Thank you all for the pep talk!!!!

Pardon me while jump on in here! I rebooted in mid-May, and did great for about a week and a half. Then I just totally fell apart. I don't even know what happened really; but now all the sudden it is June 1st and I am right back where I was before.

But I am ready to get back in the saddle and get up just one more time. Like everyone else on this thread, I really truly desire to do this thing called weight loss, and I know that IP works, so here I am again re-committing to my health and wellness.

Gr 8

Originally Posted by schenectady:
You are not alone in falling off - there are some here who have faced this challenge more than once.

The clue is to NOT give in or up. This is a life long, on going battle against obesity and it is never over, unless you give up. It does not matter how many times you may have tried, how many times you will have fallen off.

What matters is that you are always willing to get back on again. It is only that last try that counts, the one you are on now.

I was thinking the same thing Schenecteday. Nothing we can do about yesterday so start with the age old "Today is the first day of the rest of your life" mentality. And make today a good one! :hug:

I can relate Kandy. I lost 90 lbs and decided to go off the program during a 3 week vacation and boy was that a mistake because it took me many months to get back on. I gained 30 lbs back before I got my *** in gear and now I am on track to finish what I started. My first goal was to drop 100 lbs and I failed with only 10 lbs to go I beat myself up about it all the time but I am back on track and I have already lost 20 lbs of the 30 lbs I gained. Overall I plan to lose 131 lbs because I want to break out of the 200 lbs mark by one pound haha.

Welcome Shawnny Canuck! Glad to have you joining us :)

Welcome everyone.
So confession time....everyone is like be strong for the weekend!!!! I was not so strong for the weekend and fell back and out of ketosis. Dam Olive Garden and there tasty breaksticks! Jk my fault 100% got away from my hubbies football game stupid late....failed to prep and the growly inner devil got me...oh well back on track with jugs of water tomorrow.

That was just you "just checking out the treat day in maintenance". Now you know what "treat days" will be like...later. Now, don't do it again till you GET to maintenance!:drill: (Did my "tough love sargeant" scare ya!:D)

You know what you need to do to be successful. I wanna hear you "sloshin' when you're walkin'" all the way up here in Canada. ;)

Good to see you posting and making a plan to move forward :hug:

Thanks IP43 I lurk the forums often but rarely post not really sure why. I guess I just read other peoples experiences and questions and adapt them as my own so I never really need to say much.

Thanks for being so supportive everyone! I have been trying to stay on track this weekend and feel confident that I am moving forward only because of the support from this great group! I have not weighed yet because I feel too vulnerable...tried on a pair of pants that had a real zipper and did not come close to being able to wear them so back to the yoga pants for a few more weeks but can't let myself get depressed and derail my first steps back to where I want to be. At least I honestly faced the pants and now I will know success when they will zip even though they are fat pants. I can do this! Right?

I had a terrible weekend (after a perfect 100% week). For some reason, on day 7, I gave into my emotions. I have so many of those circulating in my head lately. I've been eating mostly because I'm so disappointed in myself. How could I put this weight all back on...just in time for summer??? I'm scared to leave my house in fear of people I know seeing me & noticing my weight regain. And so I eat some more...and the vicious cycle continues. Have any of you felt this way? Today I felt like I was having an anxiety attack. I absolutely hate myself right now.

This.Has.To.Stop.

I have my day planned for tomorrow. It is going to be a good day.

So sorry to say all of this here. I think it has made me feel better to get this all out.

Originally Posted by UpNorthGirl:
I have not weighed yet because I feel too vulnerable...At least I honestly faced the pants and now I will know success when they will zip even though they are fat pants. I can do this! Right?

I really hope that you did your "pre" weight and measurements -- just so you see how far you have come! If you have not, then first thing tomorrow morning, weigh and measure yourself so you have a starting point. Setting "mini-goals" is so important and you have one already -- that @#$ zipper! :) When you get there, set yourself another achievable goal. You can be "vulnerable" with us - there is anonymity here plus we all "get it". Thanks for sharing and we can't wait for you to say in the near future .."zzzzzip! Got it!"

Originally Posted by FitMom02:
I had a terrible weekend (after a perfect 100% week). For some reason, on day 7, I gave into my emotions....
I have my day planned for tomorrow. It is going to be a good day.

The hardest part about weight loss is that "mental game" but you're winning it! You are planned for success and ready to start the week back OP. You go girl! :cheer2:

Originally Posted by IP43:
I really hope that you did your "pre" weight and measurements -- just so you see how far you have come! If you have not, then first thing tomorrow morning, weigh and measure yourself so you have a starting point. Setting "mini-goals" is so important and you have one already -- that @#$ zipper! :) When you get there, set yourself another achievable goal. You can be "vulnerable" with us - there is anonymity here plus we all "get it". Thanks for sharing and we can't wait for you to say in the near future .."zzzzzip! Got it!"





The hardest part about weight loss is that "mental game" but you're winning it! You are planned for success and ready to start the week back OP. You go girl! :cheer2:

Thanks so much for your support!!! You are awesome!! :)

Thanks Fitmom -- it's easy for me to be supportive because I "get it"... I'm going to say in my ol' granpappy voice... "If I had a nickel for every re-start I've had...." Well, let's just say, I haven't always made it to day 7 before I've had to start again. We all have been there. But the important thing is that we keep trying and moving forward. Tomorrow is a great day for "day 1"

FitMom02 we got this just a little weekend frazzle! Here is to refocusing this week and staying on track.
My mini goal this week is to drink all my darn water, and to turn my mindset into, everyday is day ... because I find day one is the time im always the strongest....
not looking forward to getting back into ketosis but oh well. PITTY PARTY OVER! Lets go go go!:carrot::cheer::broc:

Originally Posted by IP43:
Thanks Fitmom -- it's easy for me to be supportive because I "get it"... I'm going to say in my ol' granpappy voice... "If I had a nickel for every re-start I've had...." Well, let's just say, I haven't always made it to day 7 before I've had to start again. We all have been there. But the important thing is that we keep trying and moving forward. Tomorrow is a great day for "day 1"

Originally Posted by KillerKandy:
FitMom02 we got this just a little weekend frazzle! Here is to refocusing this week and staying on track.
My mini goal this week is to drink all my darn water, and to turn my mindset into, everyday is day ... because I find day one is the time im always the strongest....
not looking forward to getting back into ketosis but oh well. PITTY PARTY OVER! Lets go go go!:carrot::cheer::broc:

Thank you both so much! The support here is wonderful! I'm off to a great start today! We can all do this! :)

Originally Posted by schenectady:
First of all, they are not "fat pants"....they are simply the pair you are wearing now until you are ready for the next size down, and that will happen. I have a whole line of "next size down" pants in my closet that do not fit where the zipper does not even meet, much less close.

They are my motivation, and I visualize being able to wear them. But do not knock yourself about where you are. It is simply the beginning of a great change process starring you. Where you are today is no more than that.

Every day will be a tiny step on a new journey...in addition to eating well, you need to think of yourself in a kind and positive way. It feels much better that way.

I really like this... Wish there were like buttons in here! Very good points.

I like your thinking Schenectady -- and if we remember that "fat pants" are actually YOGA pants, that will remind us that YOGA is a sport so we're wearing "athletic" gear! I feel more in shape already!!

Thanks IP43 I agree with Fit mom02-You are awesome!!I had to laugh about the yoga pants...now I will consider myself ready for sports when I put them on and giggle instead of feeling so fat and negative.

Thanks Schenectady! I will try to adopt your positive way of looking at the pants and not dwell on negative things. It is especially hard when you are trying to stick with it and I look so bad and feel bloated and honestly the only thing that is keeping me on the path is the support and encouragement from you wonderful people! Thanks so much...I have had opportunities to blow it and have almost given up(again) but one more day is almost over and I am still believing that I can do this!Thanks everyone!

Now, I do have a suggestion from "What not to Wear" (so blame Stacey and Clinton if you don't agree!):
I always wore pants that were tighter fitting on my legs and then a loose top and I felt the tighter fitting pants made me look skinnier. Instead I was definitely promoting the "apple on a stick" look. I bought a pair of stretch denim (no zippers) wide leg pants and they are my favorite to put on when I need to look a little dressier. The wider leg actually, in my opinion, makes me look slimmer because it's more of the same width all the way down = cylinder not round. I also find I'm way less self-conscious of all the lumps and bumps that I saw/felt in stretchier pants. I just get the pants right now at a 2nd hand store while I'm changing sizes so maybe check that style out. They are very comfy but the denim gives a bit of support to the areas you want to suck and tuck.

Hey--Who says we're not in shape?-- ROUND and CYLINDER are shapes!:rofl:

Fitmom02 - I'm with you on the emotional eating part. I had a stressful weekend and 'overindulged' in IP foods. I ate the rest of my bars (2) and a chocolate dream bar. I need to figure this part of everything out. It definitely could have been a lot worse. Weekends are certainly tougher than the weekdays!

Originally Posted by tvizz:
Fitmom02 - I'm with you on the emotional eating part. I had a stressful weekend and 'overindulged' in IP foods. I ate the rest of my bars (2) and a chocolate dream bar. I need to figure this part of everything out. It definitely could have been a lot worse. Weekends are certainly tougher than the weekdays!

I know that I would do the same thing! What I do is order one week at a time, then I rubber band my food for the day together and number them or you could put the day of the week on them and put them in the pantry. I take out my packet for the day and I know that is all I can eat.

I need structure!! If i had extra bars laying around I know that I would eat them.

It is good that you are at least eating IP foods and not junk food though...

Originally Posted by UpNorthGirl:
Thanks IP43 I agree with Fit mom02-You are awesome!!I had to laugh about the yoga pants...now I will consider myself ready for sports when I put them on and giggle instead of feeling so fat and negative.

My hubby says my butt looks great in yoga pants no matter what size I am so i always think of them as my sexy pants! :D

I went to see a coach today and already I feel more accountable so it's probably a good thing for me. I bought the "chips" and I can see that I will have to watch those. They are not restricted and oh, so yummy. The bars make me want "more" so maybe if I switch to the chips it will be better. They are pretty salt and vinegarry -- I'd probably get a canker on my tongue if I ate more than one bag.

IP43 those pants sound like just what I need. Any idea about a brand name, perhaps I could order some on line? Definitely not ready to try to clothes shop yet...I need a pair that I feel not gross in for now. I am sure that would be encouraging.Thanks! I am feeling fearful of weighing in at the end of my first week maybe I will wait for another since I have been doing well and don't want to get upset if only lose a few lbs for a whole week of working so hard! It is that "mind thing" and I do not want to let it start working on me and derail my first positive steps forward. I did take a peek and the numbers are not moving like the first week I started before when I lost 7 or 8lbs! 2 days until my week is over and when I peeked only three lbs... I know I should be proud of getting through the week ...and I am, but wish I could have a bigger number which would help keep me going with more hope.

Originally Posted by UpNorthGirl:
IP43 those pants sound like just what I need. Any idea about a brand name, perhaps I could order some on line?

I'm not sure of a brand name but I know they have them in Penningtons and Additionelle.

Thanks for the name of those stores,IP43, I will look on their websites!

KillerKandy, you pretty well wrote my post at the start of this. Work got super stressful, my mother passed on after a month long struggle in the hospital icu. Not excuses but reality I just folded for a year. You can swap my before after photos pretty much right now, though I didn't gain it all back it's close enough. I haven't updated anything for ticker or stats.
I was not going to post under this, my former self for embarrassment, but I see long time friends still here. I tried so many times to restart. This time it's not trying but doing. I'm on day six of restart. Before after of 2012 original start on profile.

Yep Halfagain -- some of us still here again too! I wanted to change my ticker and start fresh but I'm glad I didn't. I think it's good to see people who have been here and been successful. We know we can do this. Just need to get 'er dun this time! Welcome back.:hug:

I just saw this on "pinterest" and it jumped out at me as perfect for this thread:
"Sometimes God redeems your story by surrounding you with people who need to hear your past so it doesn't become their future."

Wow. To all us 're-starters', our past frustration will be someone else's inspiration. Keep up the good work everyone, to get back on track and back in good health!

Half again & IP43

Although I never want to see my friends struggle, we all know it's a struggle no matter. As Ishbel has told us:
Being overweight is hard
Losing weight is hard
Maintenance is hard
Choose your hard.

Sounds like today we're picking this as our "hard"

I surely thought I'd be at goal long before now. My goal is normal BMI.
Our struggles are our own.
The nice thing is we don't have to be alone.

What is going to be hard tomorrow is getting up for work! I can't sleep -- too much to do so brain is in overdrive. Thanks tho' Lisa for the support. Maybe I'll go to sleep and count my calories for tomorrow instead of sheep -- that will get me to 1000.... should feel some zzzz by then!:yoga:

Originally Posted by lisa32989:
Half again & IP43

Although I never want to see my friends struggle, we all know it's a struggle no matter. As Ishbel has told us:
Being overweight is hard
Losing weight is hard
Maintenance is hard
Choose your hard.

Sounds like today we're picking this as our "hard"

I surely thought I'd be at goal long before now. My goal is normal BMI.
Our struggles are our own.
The nice thing is we don't have to be alone.

Thanks for the support, Lisa. You are a great example for sticking to the goal, even if life throws you some surprises.

I have gained and lost on so many diets...I truly understand. It seems like people look at me and wonder ...how long will she keep it off this time? LOL I am going to lose it and I will get through all phases. It seems like getting through all of the phases is what makes this a LIFESTYLE change!

Yes Penny -- "all the phases" is key. I'm an expert Phase 1-er. And and expert "re-starter".... I want to be an expert "maintainer" :)

I'm kind of playing mind games with myself a little bit too. I haven't told anyone at work that I'm back to IP as I don't want to hear/see/think the "you've been there and done that"... When I start looking smoking hot I may let people know I've been trying to lose weight, but until then, I'm staying low key. Is it fear of failure? I don't think so, but I'll have to let my brain dwell on that one a bit more.... I mentioned in another thread I walked around with wine in a glass at a party -- 95% empty glass -- just so no one asked me if I wanted any, or noticed I wasn't drinking.... I just wanted to 'blend' and not make a big deal of trying to lose weight again.

I get the summer off though, so I'm hoping when I go back in 2 months, it will be in several sizes smaller .... gotta have goals!:D

Monica -- so good to see your face again. I'm glad to hear you have had great success in keeping the weight off and getting back in shape. I remember watching your before and after pics and the amazing changes you made.

Great to see you again (well sort of -- you know what I mean -- not so great we're both still here, but great to see you anyway! LOL):hug:

Originally Posted by IP43:
Monica -- so good to see your face again. I'm glad to hear you have had great success in keeping the weight off and getting back in shape. I remember watching your before and after pics and the amazing changes you made.

Great to see you again (well sort of -- you know what I mean -- not so great we're both still here, but great to see you anyway! LOL):hug:

IP43 I missed you as well, all of you guys, that is why I needed to come back so I could get the support needed to get back to my happy zone! Plus be here and support others trying to get to theirs !

:wave: Monica!

:wave:

Originally Posted by lisa32989:
:wave: Monica!

Hello Back!!!!!

Oh my I have been seriously MIA lately. Im struggling so bad right now. I need to find a way to break my emotiinal eating cycle because im doing FREAKING terrible.Im not giving up im just needing to whine a little more lol.
Congrats everyone on your accomplishments! Super inspiring.