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Hello all,

I haven't been on BP often in the past few months but I decided to check in tonight & I saw this thread-fate.

I've regained 13# (I think). I have to get on the scale tomorrow to confirm but I'm joining too! I need the group support.

I used to to work out 4 days a week but now I work out only two days. bread and Cookies have crept back in. Portions have also increased. At my lowest I wore a size 10 and now I'm a 14 (I hate writing that number down but It's my reality).

My ultimate goal is to be a size 10 again. My short term goal is a size 12. Menopause, genes and age will make it difficult for me to maintain anything smaller and I've decided I don't want to-I like how I looked when I was a size 10.

Good luck to us all!

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Hello all,
I haven't been on BP often in the past few months but I decided to check in tonight & I saw this thread-fate.
I've regained 13# (I think). I have to get on the scale tomorrow to confirm but I'm joining too! I need the group support.
I used to to work out 4 days a week but now I work out only two days. bread and Cookies have crept back in. Portions have also increased. At my lowest I wore a size 10 and now I'm a 14 (I hate writing that number down but It's my reality).
My ultimate goal is to be a size 10 again. My short term goal is a size 12. Menopause, genes and age will make it difficult for me to maintain anything smaller and I've decided I don't want to-I like how I looked when I was a size 10.
Good luck to us all!

We got this Kathy! I try to walk/jog 5 days a week. I am more in the habit forming phase right now as I have to talk myself into doing it everyday. I think with the support we will be able to do this!


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

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I'm with you all! Dealing with regain due to some highs and lows which resulted in a return to poor eating habits- snacking/grazing/ bigger portions/ less quality choices/being passive and not paying any attention to what I eat/ drink. Plus increased wine drinking and less exercise. After a few false starts I began in earnest last week, and have been doing well: no wine & making good food choices... did a hike up to potato chip rock here in SD on Saturday and a shorter easier one today.... I was skimming a size 10/12 at my lowest and I'd like to get back to a comfy size 12 which I feel like I could reasonably maintain... anyway I look forward to supporting everyone and benefiting from the same :)


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I'm with you all! Dealing with regain due to some highs and lows which resulted in a return to poor eating habits- snacking/grazing/ bigger portions/ less quality choices/being passive and not paying any attention to what I eat/ drink. Plus increased wine drinking and less exercise. After a few false starts I began in earnest last week, and have been doing well: no wine & making good food choices... did a hike up to potato chip rock here in SD on Saturday and a shorter easier one today.... I was skimming a size 10/12 at my lowest and I'd like to get back to a comfy size 12 which I feel like I could reasonably maintain... anyway I look forward to supporting everyone and benefiting from the same [emoji4]




Let's do it slim! Accountability helps a lot, that's why I created this thread. We got this


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

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14 hours ago, Liz210 said:

Hello All,

Glad I found this thread. I have also gain a little weight back and scared that I'm going to regain all my weight back. I have gain 10 pounds because of careless eating; I am a known stress eater. I know if I do not take control now, my regain will only get worse. I recently gave up chewing gum and notice that I have been substituting my gum chewing for carbs. I will try my hardest to start on Tuesday; it's going to be hard because we are having chips and all kinds of dips at work. I recently bought a treadmill and did great for about 2 weeks :(. I think having a support group that knows what I am going through would benefit me in my new start.

Thanks in advance!

Buy Quest chips and keep them in your desk at work. You can eat those when everyone else is eating regular chips. They are 130 calories, 20g of Protein, and 2 net carbs.

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Walmart only stocks 2 flavors usually, at least around here. I know Texas Walmarts are well Texas sized so they might carry more. GNC has more flavors. Salt and Vinegar tastes the best because the flavoring isn't synthetic. You can order them on Amazon with Amazon prime.

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I'm in. I gained almost 30lbs myself and have been beating myself up. It took me a while to realize that doing that won't change anything. Instead I need to accept it and move forward and fix it. I know what I need to do so it's time I stop with the excuses and just do it!


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I'm in. I gained almost 30lbs myself and have been beating myself up. It took me a while to realize that doing that won't change anything. Instead I need to accept it and move forward and fix it. I know what I need to do so it's time I stop with the excuses and just do it!




Yes! Let's do it, we are in this together


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

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Good morning friends!

Just checking in, how is everyone doing? I just got back from my walk/jog and happy I went. It's a mental struggle to get to it but I've decided it's just something I am going to get up and do no matter how I feel. I want to get to the point that I like exercise (which has never happened in my life). Little changes will add up, of that I am sure. I am trying not to be obsessed with the scale and have decided that I will not step on it until Monday when I weigh in. I am trying to change my mindset and create lasting lifestyle changes verses just trying to get skinny. I have gone back to the basics of:

1) Protein first
2) Water water water
3) no drinking 30 mins before and after meals
4) exercise
5) no snacking

I am committed and know we can all do this. We will have ups and downs but please don't disappear if you feel defeated, let's make the decision to support one another and see each other through losing this regain. Praying and rooting for each and every one of you[emoji173]️


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

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Maricela, good plan. Thank you too for your positivity. You are right and we can do this. It is hard to stand up and say we have fallen off the wagon and sometimes even harder to get back on plan. We need to take small steps and if today is better than yesterday (no matter how small) then we are winning. Yesterday was a winning day because I drank more Water than the day before. Today no Cookies have passed my lips - winning!


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Maricela, good plan. Thank you too for your positivity. You are right and we can do this. It is hard to stand up and say we have fallen off the wagon and sometimes even harder to get back on plan. We need to take small steps and if today is better than yesterday (no matter how small) then we are winning. Yesterday was a winning day because I drank more Water than the day before. Today no Cookies have passed my lips - winning!




That's awesome Cathy!!! Proud of you for getting that water in and leaving the cookies alone! You go girl! You got this, one thing at a time.


May God bless you and keep you[emoji173]️

-Mariela

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9 hours ago, UK Cathy said:

Maricela, good plan. Thank you too for your positivity. You are right and we can do this. It is hard to stand up and say we have fallen off the wagon and sometimes even harder to get back on plan. We need to take small steps and if today is better than yesterday (no matter how small) then we are winning. Yesterday was a winning day because I drank more Water than the day before. Today no Cookies have passed my lips - winning!

Awesome Job!

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I have a questions, what size is your Bougie? I'm wondering if that's the reason that we experiencing weight gain. I know that I requested my doctor to use a smaller size for me. I believe my size is a 30.

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Well guys I'm definately going to participate and I will support you guys but I'm currently on staycation and not making the best choices. We have out of town guest and there is a lot of activities and eating out involved.

I have started my mornings off right with either a small omlette w/veggies or a Protein Shake for Breakfast. But, lunch and dinners have been tough and with no real exercise.

i am so scared to get on the scale, I feel the "struggle" to button my pants and I'm not as comfortable in them -ugh! But, my guest leaves on Sunday morning and I plan on working out immediately and getting 100% back on plan. Meanwhile, I'm trying to "mindfully" eat.

To those of you struggling....you are not alone. One meal, one day at a time.

To those who had a good day, great job!

Oh, by the way, I don't know my bougie size, I'm sure it's played a role in not reaching my goal weight but my doctor mentioned something about the possible complications w/going too small, so I don't believe I have a small one. He told me not to worry about the size and just follow the plan. In truth, it's my failure in following the plan that's got me in this position.

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