*raises hand* I gained 40 pounds in one year and I didn't have nearly as good as an excuse as you.

And I do remember you! Another STL person. Glad to have you back!

Been there, done that, and got the T-shirt. I was embarrassed, too, but I got on here and read people's stories and got motivated to 'fess up and get started again. Welcome home!

yep! well its good to know im not the only one who has gained a lot in a year. i really appreciate all the encouragement from all of you.

sometimes its so tough because you feel like, "hey wait, didnt i already DO THIS?" and then you deal with so much regret. if id just stuck with it 3 months ago id be around X weight now. even after losing 13 im still not as low as i was in april when i tried a crash diet. i read my blog about how HUGE i was in april and think.. wow.. even after losing over 10lbs im still fatter than i was then.

but im ready this time!

I'm right there with ya. I lost 70 lbs. I was running, biking, and weightlifting 6 days out of 7. Then I tore a ligament in my foot training for a race. I've gained 40 lbs in 9 months. But hey, I don't have to lose the 30, which for me is a huge victory. Every other weight loss attempt has ended with me gaining it all back plus 10.

You can't fail if you don't give up. And you haven't given up because you're here. You deserve a lot of credit for that. Like they say, fall down eight times, get up nine. Hang in there!

aww don't be embarrassed. you're here now and that's what matters. welcome back. I use myfitnesspal for calorie counting and exercise accountability but I use this forum for support. that site has no real support or understanding. if you wanna add me i am on there daily and my username is the same chubbygirl253

Welcome back! I'm new here but am no stranger to how your feeling right now. Your heading in the right direction just by posting here.

Welcome back! It's great of you to recognize your own weaknesses and face them. Best of luck this time around; we'll all be right here with you!

thanks so much for all the encouragement. its so easy to get down sometimes.