Starting over for the last time group...

I would like to get a group of people together who post often so that we can motivate each other throughout the day.  I can get on as much as possible because I have a phone that allows me to have access to the internet. 

I call this group "the start over for the last time" because once again I am starting over and I know there are others out there that would like to or have started over.  This group would be for venting and sharing ideas.  We must all stay positive and keep each other motivated.  I would like to lose the last 15 pounds but would be extremely happy with 10.   If this sounds like you while you are reading this feel happy to say hi and tell us a little bit about yourself. 

Kim

I;m in! Starting over for the last time would be WONDERFUL

Sounds good to me.  So far today I have been good.  I have been eating normally and no crazy cravings.  I am going to stay focused and not use any excuses.. How about you?

I guess no one is starting over. 

Sorry I've had an awful day, I'm actually binging as we speak..its disgusting and I'm ashamed!

Hey we all have bad days.  Don't beat yourself up.  I have learned if I don't think much about what I did then I don't feel as guilty.  Look at it as a learning experience and reflect on what went wrong exactly when you had the urge to binge.  I have noticed that when the kids stress me out or hubby doesn't help it frustrates me and I start thinking about food.  All these years and I never knew that I was an emotional eater.  I couldn't believe it until I was concious about what exactly I was doing.  I haven't binged in a while and I am happy for that but now I think well try to think about the emotional effect the binge has on me so I try to do something else. 

Today for example.  I was bored and kept walking in the kitchen and opening it fridge and cabinets for nothing just to look for something to eat when I wasn't really hungry.  So even though I didn't want to go outside I just got dressed and took the kids out so that I could get out of the environment that I was in and get over what ever my head was trying to make me do....hahahaa

Don't stress tomorrow is a new day and you will do just fine.  Think of it as a maintenance day or a way of boosting your metabolism.. 

Keep striving to be the best... We are not starting over anymore so continue from this point on... WE CAN DO IT!!!

Hello, ajtimes and all.  I discovered this site back in February 2004 and lost 85 pounds, then decided I didn't need it anymore.  Over the next three years I gained back 48 pounds.  I started over on May 23rd of this year and I've lost 28 of those re-gained pounds.  I'm bound and determined I will make my goal of getting rid of the remaining 20.  THEN, I plan to set a new goal of 50 pounds.  I know now I will probably be using CC as a crutch for the rest of my life, but that's fine with me.  It has been a Godsend for me.  So, if I qualify for this group, I'd love to join.

Hi, Robin.  I too have learned that if I dont count calories I tend to fall off the wagon.  Although I sometimes see it as a crutch and bothersome I know that in order for me to get to the point where I would like to be I must deal with it.  Sometimes I feel it can be tidest and time consuming but I now try and post a head of time.  Yesterday it worked wonders because I knew my calories for the day ahead of time and ate everything I wanted and still had enough calories left over for a snack...yea yea. 

I hate the fact that I keep starting over that is why I said this is gonna be my last time..  I just want to continue my healthy weight loss journey and get to a weight where I am happy. 

I would love to stay in contact as I am on and off all day long.  So if this is a place where you feel comfortable.  Welcome aboard....lol

By the way congrats on your loss.. FABULOUS!!!  I too once lost 65 pounds and kept it off for 6 year then had my last son and trying to get rid of 15 pounds now.  WE CAN DO THIS...

Well its a new day and a new start. I still feel really sick and full from my binge last night - but I still want to eat a piece of pie from our fridge! How messed up is that.

Hoo boy this is gonna be hard

You can do it.  Think positive.. Drink 4 cups of water and see what that does.  You might be running back and forth to the bathroom...hahaa but it will fill you up for a little while...

BRAKE AWAY FROM THE FRIDGE.....LOL

STAY POSITIVE!!! YOU CAN DO IT..

I always do drink a lot of water, never really does anything for me.

To top it all off my mom just went out and bought all my favorite foods since we have company coming. Greasy ham and cheese buns, two kinds of pie, ice cream, cookies, my favorite cereals. I'm a goner!

OMG!  That sounds so good.  I have been having thoughts of food I mean greasy food like that for the past 30 minutes.  I keep sipping my soda but its not working.  I decided to come on here and vent for a little bit.  Its almost dinner time but I ate lunch late so I will I think I might just have a snack..

Girl one day at a time.  We can do this together.  We will defeat these thoughts and cravings..

I am new to this whole computer weight loss thing and am loving it already after just 2 days.  This sounds like the group for me.  I have started and restarted so many times in my life, I have lost count.  Each and every time I fail, I feel so bad about myslef, just totally depressed and worthless.  I'm just so glad I found this site, because, believe it or not I have never counted calories as a weight loss method.  I have done Atkins, South Beach, Weight Watchers (I guess the points are calorie counting after a fashion) Slim Fast, Jenny Craig, Diet Workshop....you name it, I have done it, it seems.  ANd I have given up on every one, been unable to maintain my loss long term.  I just want to be healthy and manage this part of my life! I have high blood pressure and my cardiologist told me I MUST lose weight.  My husband is heavier than I am and he eats alot and he has high blood pressure and high cholesterol, so we are quite a pair.  I hope this will be IT for me!! Thanks for the opportunity to vent!  I am so impressed with both of you for losing so much weight and hanging in there!    

Hi, Kathie

Welcome.  I also did WW worked well I lost 65 pounds on it about 7 years ago.  I have tried to go back and do it but 1. can't afford it, 2.  I can't seem to keep up with the points and I always feel hungry when I get to a certain point amount.  With CC I am able to plan ahead and see how much I will be eating for the day and make adjustments as I go.  I lost 5 pounds being on CC so I know that it works and the support is tremendous.  If I dont get on once in a while just to see how everyone is it bothers me and it also keeps me on track.  Good luck and congrats on starting over for the last  time...

I'm in I'm in!  :D  I've read all your stories and I came to this conclusion: WE CAN DO IT!   <3 

I lost about 20lbs last summer of the 35 total to lose, and gained it all back.  Now I'm back down 15 of the 20 I gained back, but struggle on weekends.  I don't want to spend any more time being overweight!

and livvv, don't beat yourself up over binging!  It'll do you no good but make you want to eat more (or at least it does for me!).  Can you eat a *little* bit of all your fave foods that your mom brought?  The way I see it is -- if this is going to be a lifestyle change, there's no way in HELL I'm going the rest of my life without pie at a dinner party.  So instead, I just have a smaller slice vs. the 2 pieces I'd have in the past!  ;)

hoorayyyyy group! we can dooo ittt!!

Hi, super and welcome.  Congrats on the losing.  I to have that philosophy.  I am not going to deprive myself of food that I love I just have to learn to eat it in moderation.  A little will do me good. 

I know we can do it as long as we stick with it and motivate each other..

KEEP GOING LADIES....

I am also in the same boat.  I started March of 08 and lost 35 pounds!!!  Then around Christmas I just sort of stopped doing anything and officially gained back 20 pounds.  I am esentially starting back at 0.  I seriously need some motivation to stay on track.  I can log in most days but don't usually get on the computer during the weekend. 

I stared over last week and did really good for 4 days.  Then my husband came home for the weekend and we ate and I drank a few too many beers.  So here is Monday and again I am starting over.  I lost 4 pounds last week!!!  Starting off pretty good so far.

I usually weight in on Mondays so here we go

Starting weight  192

We can do this!!!!!!

Current weight 188

4 pounds down!!!!

welcome wyogirl.  I know we can do this.  Congrats on your weight loss continue the good work..

Today has been a good day so far this planning ahead of time is doing great...

Today has been a good day for me, too, so far. Yes, we can all do this together.  This can indeed be our last time to restart a diet!    

I want to have light ice cream tonight.  Not bad its 100 calories for 1/2 cup.  So I figure if I have slightly over a 1/2 cup it still wont be to  bad.  Its almost 10pm and have about 400 calories left because I slept from 5-7 because of a headache so I will make up the extra calories like that.  When I think of ice cream I think of it as being a cheat day so I don't want to throw myself off guard.  I can't believe the irrational thoughts I now have when it comes to eating.  I don't rememeber when I was 65 pounds heavier ever thinking about the negative things before I ate maybe that is why I was so big.  Its a learning experience I know so one day at a time..

I think the key is learning we can eat good food, just in moderate portions. Lite ice cream is a healthy food if eaten in a small portion.  My problem has always been portion control, just throwing caution to the wind and eating as much as I want with no thought to how much I was putting away.  Being mindful about what goes into our mouths is the first step to gaining control.  I also wanted to share that I am down 7 pounds so far! Still a long way to go, but I am thrilled!