It's been months since I have been here. I had lost almost 50 pounds. Now I am right back up, almost to the highest I have ever been.
I know what to do to loose the weight. I know what works for my body. I've lost weight a few times before. The sad thing is, I just can't stop myself from resuming the old habits. I eat the junk I shouldn't.
So here I am again. I am starting my tomorrow as of yesterday, yet one more time. I spent 40 mins on the treadmill yesterday trying to reach the 3 mile mark. When I was young that would have taken me half the time. My goal is to find the happy middle.
I also find that the more I write the more I hold myself accountable. So, thanks for letting me post.
Hello and welcome! I did something similar. I had lost a bunch of weight (many times but even quite recently) and then I started to gain it all back. It was horrible. I didn't enjoy any of it but I couldn't stop. I'm trying to do it yet again and I'm also quite confident about how to do it....most of the time anyways. I guess I just wanted to let you know that you're not the only one. We can do this....but most importantly, I hope we can figure out a way to never have to be in this situation again. Try not stay positive and don't beat yourself up over what has already happened. Just keep your eyes on the prize.
Welcome back! I just joined myself for very similar reasons. I know what I need to do - it's just a matter of the whole implementation thing. I also find it easier to get past the tough times and the cravings by just venting - either on a journal or posting. It helps.
Hi, I'm a newbie but NOT to yo-yo dieting... I think I yo-yo because I can't really accept that there is no other way to be healthy; what I mean is, even while I'm exercising and eating balanced meals, making healthy choices, I'm dreaming of a paralle universe where I can live off cream cakes and do nothing more strenuous than reach for the remote control. I don't really in my heart say "goodbye" to the old I just say hello to the new...
I'm not trying to discourage you, I want you to know you're not alone. Thing is, if you're anything like me, I actually PREFER to eat well and exercise, I love the buzz you get, I love looking and feeling good, its just I also love to be lazy... in the end, you have to decide, really decide which you love more.
And then take nothing for granted, I'm 44 and can gain weight looking at chocolate - I know I cannot afford to let slip. I haven't learnt the lesson of balance and consistency but I'm hoping to.
Maybe try starting a 3FC blog if writing helps you? It's a great way to build accountability into your plan and air our some of the rants we all need now and again.
I think that some of the best things to do are to have a clear motivation that won't change, having a support system, and maybe keeping a journal of how you feel at particular weights. I lost weight and gained again as well & I just had to figure out where I went wrong. I didn't have solid motivation, I didn't deal with my feelings, and I kept my weight loss a "secret" and didn't want to have others hold me accountable.
It's all different for each person, but just take a good look at what happened to make you regain. I wish you the best!! Good luck- you can do it!! =)
The Yo Yo is up and I am back...
Dhani 
