Sorry I understand...& you are welcome to come post in the 2015 thread - it's a little more active...
fwiw there are a couple of us who came over during the last major wave of people who started IP / found 3FC between January - June(ish). Since then its only been a handful of folks - and something tells me Nov - Dec are not the prime 'start / restart IP' time of the year.
Stick around - I would be surprised if we don't see quite an uptick in activity in about 3 weeks
OK, people.....a little incentive here....I've been stuck at 146 lbs for 2 weeks. I'm ready to throw the scale through the window!!!! I do think I'm loosing inches, though, cause my cloths are fitting better. Just hate these plateaus!!!!!!!!!
Does exercise make you stall....? The first time I did this, a year ago, I did not exercise at all. For this reboot, last week I started going for a 30+minute walk each day. Could this be the reason for the plateau? Or, am I just getting close to the weight my body feels comfortable at, and it's telling me to stop this nonsense. Frustrating!!!!!!
Does exercise make you stall....? The first time I did this, a year ago, I did not exercise at all. For this reboot, last week I started going for a 30+minute walk each day. Could this be the reason for the plateau? Or, am I just getting close to the weight my body feels comfortable at, and it's telling me to stop this nonsense. Frustrating!!!!!!
If you were not exercising pre-IP, then yes, your body could be retaining some fluid to repair muscles that have been inactive for a while. Keep at it though! In a couple weeks it should level out.
Is this a weight you have been at for long periods of time before? I had a slow down right around 200 (a 'sticky' weight) and then again 170(ish). The stalls didn't last long, and like you, I noticed clothing changes.
regarding the comments about lack of posting- I am seeing that in many of the threads -- a lot quieter overall than it was this time last year. I have been struggling like you, Loser13.... I am up from a low of 156 to 185 - VERY DISTURBING. How could I work so hard and be so easily drawn into poor habits that cause me to pack it back on????
I am starting PT for sciatic pain and low back pain - both PT and massage is the recommended course for me, so that is my Xmas gift to myself, along with more attention to what I really want instead of giving in to momentary temptations.
We can do this if we try - let's continue to check in here and go for it!!!!
Well I finally hit the 20 pound weight loss mark!! Yeah!!! These threads are not as busy as they used to be at all. I have been exercising this time at least 5 days a week- and the scale is moving much slower but clothes are getting looser faster- it is weird that you can lose inches without losing weight, especially when I weigh over 190 pounds. But am feeling so much lighter- am so happy that the " switch" flipped on in my brain going into the holidays- best Christmas present I could have given myself and my family. Am wanting to be in 180's by Christmas, even if is 189. Post post post people-!! Helps us all and everyone has interesting things to say- I like to hear about favorite foods, NSVs. Exercise vs not, etc. thanks everyone
I started my reboot last Thursday. I did pretty well for almost 2 years and then something just slipped and I went from mid 170s to mid 180s to mid 190s. Each time I'd be constant for several months and then WHAM the next level. I rebooted now as my own punishment for not staying the course.
Determined Congratulations on the 20lb mark! M35A2 Welcome back!
I agree the boards overall are a lot quieter. My first time doing IP was in 2012 and they were so busy it was hard to keep up with all of the posts in a day. I think someone else commented that social media is used more and that's likely why there's less posting here. That may be the case.
Welcome back everyone.....so the scale finally moved and dropped a whole pound in 24 hours. OK, now I'm back on track. Clothes aren't so tight anymore. Hang in everyone....the holiday, to beat all wonderful holiday foods is coming up. Stay strong
D@47 - You inspire me!!! I am needing to reboot before I un do all the good I did for a year on IP.
Congrats on the 20 lb milestone!! You deserve a party!!!!
Thank you- just start! Right now!!! I feel so much better- gonna keep trucking- the hard part is to just start! It sure is nice now that people are noticing- today several people were like " whoa, you have lost a bunch of weight, looking good" that feels soooo motivating!!! Do it! Do it! Do it!!
Determined Congratulations on the 20lb mark! M35A2 Welcome back!
I agree the boards overall are a lot quieter. My first time doing IP was in 2012 and they were so busy it was hard to keep up with all of the posts in a day. I think someone else commented that social media is used more and that's likely why there's less posting here. That may be the case.
I remember you!!!! I just wish there were a few more posts of people sharing ideas, victories, etc. and yep, you are probably right about social media.
Rebooting today, have to work Christmas and we already had Christmas. Feel bad about myself as gained my weight I last, up 50 pounds. Just have to do it, had lots of stress with job, I am done with that as I have to take care of myself. That may mean changing jobs but will wait and see if stress stay down. Hope everyone has a great Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rebooting today, have to work Christmas and we already had Christmas. Feel bad about myself as gained my weight I last, up 50 pounds. Just have to do it, had lots of stress with job, I am done with that as I have to take care of myself. That may mean changing jobs but will wait and see if stress stay down. Hope everyone has a great Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome back- and I blamed stress the last two years on my weight gain, inactivity and not giving a $hit but what we really need for ourselves when stressed is to do what we can to stay healthy. Stress is always there- life is hard, all the time. You can do this!!
I understand...& you are welcome to come post in the 2015 thread - it's a little more active...
