yes, I did make it through yesterday and weigh one pound less than yesterday morning, but that only takes me back to my weight last Sunday morning. Rough week with my cycle starting...fought off cravings all week.
Thanks stephascope and disgal for your words of encouragement - you both have very wise things to say. I am definitely guilty of beating myself up for making mistakes, as I am a perfectionist by nature, and yes, I've definitely been using food to deal with stress.
This morning I weighed in and found I have gained back 10 of the 11.4 I had initially lost and so am pretty much starting over. I don't go to a clinic because of the expense, but a good friend who has been successful on IP is my unofficial coach. She told me this morning a quote she heard - "the road to success is paved with failures." So I can give up now and say I failed or keep on the road to success to get where I want to be. I'll be keeping on - thanks for the support!
It's good to read these stories. I was losing well the first 6 weeks ( I started Sept 7) but the last 4 weeks I've been up and down. I have only had my period once since I started. I get the aches and bloating but no period. Anyways I will keep plugging along and hope for a whoosh!
Sara
Morning everyone!
Darbs - way to stick to the program and fight off those cravings! I can usually get over cravings during the weekend, but man it's tough on the weekends!
Lucy - you came back, that's the first and most difficult step. All of us on this thread know how you feel. I've lost and gained the same probably 15 lbs three or four times over. Life happens, we lose sight of our goals at times, but we learn from that. We're here, so just keep checking in and we can all support each other on this journey!
I mostly made it through the weekend. It was extremely difficult since I hosted a birthday party which had lots of dips and crackers and cheese and even cupcakes. I stuck to the veggie tray, thankfully. I ate out every evening for dinner Friday-Sunday, and although everything I ordered was on plan, you just never quite know how some of the food is prepared. I am planning to increase my water for the next couple days just to flush out all the extra salt I'm sure I ate.
I have my first weigh in today after work. Fingers crossed it goes well!
I can totally relate. Two years ago I was almost out of the 200s. Seeing 219 was like a miracle for me. It made me feel great and accomplished. I felt on top and I think that's where I went wrong. I wasn't strict enough nor humble enough with myself. I started letting my social life get the best of me. Going to this event with a little snack here and a little snack there, eventually started adding up. And on top of that I didn't come to terms with the fact that I have an eating problem. I am an emotional eater and whenever I am stressed out or bored to the max, I tend to stuff my face.
Now that I have come to terms with that, I think now I can truly tackle down on this weight loss thing. I used to get so frustrated for gaining the weight back and it not being able to come off so easily this time around but now I am trying to figure out where truly the problem lies and I am getting closer and closer to finding the solution everyday.
Ultimately I feel like with every person's weight loss journey whether you regained it or not, you have to tackle down on the problem and accept what it is and try to fix it and also realize that weight is not the main issue, its what is preventing us from losing it that is the problem. That's something I had to come to terms with as of late.
Morning everyone!
Darbs - way to stick to the program and fight off those cravings! I can usually get over cravings during the weekend, but man it's tough on the weekends!
Lucy - you came back, that's the first and most difficult step. All of us on this thread know how you feel. I've lost and gained the same probably 15 lbs three or four times over. Life happens, we lose sight of our goals at times, but we learn from that. We're here, so just keep checking in and we can all support each other on this journey!
I mostly made it through the weekend. It was extremely difficult since I hosted a birthday party which had lots of dips and crackers and cheese and even cupcakes. I stuck to the veggie tray, thankfully. I ate out every evening for dinner Friday-Sunday, and although everything I ordered was on plan, you just never quite know how some of the food is prepared. I am planning to increase my water for the next couple days just to flush out all the extra salt I'm sure I ate.
I have my first weigh in today after work. Fingers crossed it goes well!
Those weekends are a challenge...if you could go back and look at threads from 2010, you would see I was the ultimate 100% leader, I didn't take a sniff of anything off protocol. I think that by allowing myself a little bite of cheese or fatter meat or some wine, I have been able to stick to this reboot much longer. I am now on day 2 of week 8! I have lost every single week between 1-2.8 pounds (first week was 10 pounds). I feel like this is realistic and is working well because I am sticking with it. Not as fast as my first time around but down 24 pounds...not too shabby. I am following Atkins/IP for next two days (trying to stay to around 1500 calories, low fat, low carb).
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I can totally relate. Two years ago I was almost out of the 200s. Seeing 219 was like a miracle for me. It made me feel great and accomplished. I felt on top and I think that's where I went wrong. I wasn't strict enough nor humble enough with myself. I started letting my social life get the best of me. Going to this event with a little snack here and a little snack there, eventually started adding up. And on top of that I didn't come to terms with the fact that I have an eating problem. I am an emotional eater and whenever I am stressed out or bored to the max, I tend to stuff my face.
Now that I have come to terms with that, I think now I can truly tackle down on this weight loss thing. I used to get so frustrated for gaining the weight back and it not being able to come off so easily this time around but now I am trying to figure out where truly the problem lies and I am getting closer and closer to finding the solution everyday.
Ultimately I feel like with every person's weight loss journey whether you regained it or not, you have to tackle down on the problem and accept what it is and try to fix it and also realize that weight is not the main issue, its what is preventing us from losing it that is the problem. That's something I had to come to terms with as of late.
Yes, we all have our own journey and learn what works for us. I tell my students (I teach high school science) to not fear failure or think it means we have personally failed, it is just a stepping stone of reflection that leads us to a better self and future.
I agree completely - everyone on this thread knows what it is like to stumble or to fall down - but if we focus that - we'll be fearful of carrying on.
The anxiety over being heavier in front of family and friends is intense - but I gotta say - people who have high metabolisms and balanced blood sugar and no history of eating addiction just can't grasp how strong we really are! If we ate HALF of what we THINK about eating they'd know that! ha
What I love about IP though is that it really does balance the blood sugar -- which tames the pancreas and makes it a LOT easier to stay on track and desire other kinds of stress relievers that aren't self-abusive.
Stay positive and keep moving forward -- thanks everybody for helping me to stay inspired. Each day I see these posts and it really is helping me to remember that I am not alone in this.
So today I adjusted my avatar & my signature.... Depressing move to say the least. Entering my starting weight today, 8 lbs heavier than my original starting weight. I know that the only person to blame is myself. Lots of poor decisions because it was easier. But my food has been purchased & a grocery store run later will bring me to Day 1 tomorrow. Several people have told me not to start now but to wait until Jan 1st. But I can't wait anymore.... So tomorrow is Day1.
When I succeeded 3 years ago, I turned to this group for support & help through the tough spots.... And so here I am again.
Hi. I know it's an odd time of year to restart but I
must. I was doing ok for the past few years with the occasional
Reboot to lose 10 - 15 lbs.
To make long story short, my mother died from breast cancer on May 12 and my father died from metastatic prostate cancer, tumors on his spine, on Sept. 11.
It's been since then that I packed on another 15 lbs making me about 30 lbs up. I've just got to STOP and reboot.
When I first lost the weight I got down to a 6 - 8. I stayed at an 8 for a long time. Then hung in at 8 - 10. About a month ago I had to run out and buy size 12. I go to Cosco and get 1 blue jean and 1 black. Plus I had saved 2 pairs. Now I AM BUSTING OUT OF THE 12s. I REFUSE TO BUY 14s! I have to stuff myself into the 12s to get the second half of my root canal tomorrow morning. Then I hope I can stay home and just diet. I found I had my best luck getting started when I could be at home, away from temptation, for a few days.
I hope to read some back posts and join you. I can't do this without some help.
Thanks! Good luck to all of you!
deelee10, I am so sorry for so many sad challenges in your life this year. I can relate to the stress of ailing parents, since I am in the midst of it myself. (So very sorry for your loss.) Of course gaining weight is not going to help a thing about that! I am so sure that people are looking at me and thinking "she is gaining again", but at Thanksgiving my niece said how amazing I looked. I think she forgot I had lost a bit more and is comparing to the very heavy me...let's face it I am overthinking what other people think. It only really matters how I feel and think.
For over a year, I never cheated at all on P1. It is so odd to me that it is a struggle now. I still know that this is the way of eating that is the most effective for me and when I felt the best, in the most control of my life.
And I can relate on not wanting to get back into sizes I already said goodbye to!! It is infuriating!
Hi. I know it's an odd time of year to restart but I
must. I was doing ok for the past few years with the occasional
Reboot to lose 10 - 15 lbs.
To make long story short, my mother died from breast cancer on May 12 and my father died from metastatic prostate cancer, tumors on his spine, on Sept. 11.
It's been since then that I packed on another 15 lbs making me about 30 lbs up. I've just got to STOP and reboot.
When I first lost the weight I got down to a 6 - 8. I stayed at an 8 for a long time. Then hung in at 8 - 10. About a month ago I had to run out and buy size 12. I go to Cosco and get 1 blue jean and 1 black. Plus I had saved 2 pairs. Now I AM BUSTING OUT OF THE 12s. I REFUSE TO BUY 14s! I have to stuff myself into the 12s to get the second half of my root canal tomorrow morning. Then I hope I can stay home and just diet. I found I had my best luck getting started when I could be at home, away from temptation, for a few days.
I hope to read some back posts and join you. I can't do this without some help.
Thanks! Good luck to all of you!
OMG...I can't believe you are back...me too
First, so sorry about your parents that makes for a rough time for sure, I hope you have found some peace with it. I too have had a very emotional year and caused me to be busting out of 12s.
Second, today I am starting week 9...yup week 9. I just couldn't take the 12's another minute. It has been slower, because I have had allowed cheats. I have given myself permission to have wine and some cheese or higher fat dressings. But because of that permission I have stuck with it, week after week and losing between 1.5 and 2.8 pounds each week (down about 24 after 8 weeks). I am back in very loose 10's and medium shirts (heck, XL was tight). Crazy!
Can't believe a buddy from 2010 is back. I was planning on phasing off on the 15th of this month, but I have another 12 pounds to goal weight and then another 7 after that to my lowest weight...so I am staying on until the 25th of January and phasing off then (I have a cruise)
I had gained 36 of the 75 I lost (but actually 82...but never maintained my lowest...going to try and do it this time)...
Welcome back!
I too decided to do a reboot now rather than waiting until January. I was just too tired of feeling bloated all of the time. I had bought way too many cute clothes that were now way too tight on me! I had a great first week but my second week results weren't there. Oh well, I'll keep trucking along! I don't have another big social event until the 20th of December so a few more weeks to get rid of this weight!
Just weighed in after Thanksgiving week...I set a goal to lose 1 pound this week, knowing I planned on having wine several times over the week. I didn't lose the pound, but lost .8. I am happy with that. Moving on.
Hello all my fellow IPer's I am so excited to start but mad at myself for giving into temptation and giving away that feeling of accomplishment and that pair of Miss Me's 37inch waist. However today is day 2 and I vow to stick with this plan I have been successful and need to remember this is a way of life not just a diet to me. I want the fun and happy me back that enjoyed being a wife and enjoyed spending special time with my husband but now I feel too fat and gross....Here is to the month of December being my start of this great year that 2015 will be. I am going to hit that beautiful 199 and keep going until I hit 180. I will be such a happier person due to the fact that I will be happy with me. I am going to go back to reading that book that someone recommended in one of the challenges and stick to it each and every day. I am so trying to get myself to walk back into the gym however that is really hard for me right now. I was able to wear such cute clothes and now I am back to my t-shirts and fat pants. However this is the day I start to get those clothes back and this time I will get rid of my bigger clothes once I get out of them and they are big.
Here is to making December a great month and seeing what great things are in the future for all of us.
I can relate to the stress of ailing parents, since I am in the midst of it myself. (So very sorry for your loss.) Of course gaining weight is not going to help a thing about that! I am so sure that people are looking at me and thinking "she is gaining again", but at Thanksgiving my niece said how amazing I looked. I think she forgot I had lost a bit more and is comparing to the very heavy me...let's face it I am overthinking what other people think. It only really matters how I feel and think. 
