Take Me Out and Shoot Me! Did I Lose It Too Fast?

[gonnabskinny]

Embarrassed to be here at this point, but here it goes!

After being so successful, I have let things get out of hand. I kept up my exercise routine, but stopped watching what I was doing. I am starting over again! Not as far away, but still considerable considering where I was. I got on the scale yesterday at 80 pounds over my goal weight. I feel like such a failure and have avoided being on the boards because I'm embarrassed by it. I hope my lack of continued success also doesn't derail anyone else, because this really does work. However, and this is a BIG however, it is FOR LIFE!

So, how do I learn? I thought I had. Did I lose it too fast and think, oh this is a piece of cake (no pun intended)? Did it come too easy? I didn't particularly think it was easy at the time. Did I just fall into the yo-yo trap of "I lost it before, I can lose it again"?

The bad thing, is that I knew better. Regardless, I am back on my journey, but once I arrive I want to unpack and stay settled. I guess, I never really moved into my new home. I still thought I was just visiting!

So, here I am back on induction. Keeping my net carbs at under 20. Eating my veggies, drinking my water, taking my vitamins, and getting my exercise.

OK, I'm through with the pity party! I am ready to go again.

[hopejoy]

Hey, welcome back!!! don't be embarrassed. We all understand and know where you're coming from... the important thing is to get back on track. You can do it. You did do it before and you can do it again. Glad to see you!
liz

[sham]

Hi Don I have left you a message on your journal post which I think is great your doing.Welcome back once again now lets make this the final time where you get your weight sorted once and for all.Good luck wishing you well.

[mission to lose]

Hey Don,

You will be fine. You know the drill. Jump back on board. WE are here for you!!!

[barrnone]

Hi Don, welcome. You've done it before, so you know the ropes. Quit beating your self up, just move forward. I look forward to your posts.

[Mickkey]

Welcome back Don. You'll do great.

[Georgiana]

Glad to see you back, Don!

[chinadoll]

Hey Don. I am both glad and sorry to see you back. Glad you are here, sorry things got out of hand. But I also know you will put things right and be back at goal before too long.

[sallyseachange]

Nice to see you back Don and kudos to you for not regaining the whole lot before taking action. You can do it! And this time, we'll give you a double ration of superglue!!

Would you like me to move this thread to the induction forum or did you have a preference for putting it in the Maintenance forum.... Of course this is your "home forum", after such spectacular success, and we know you've only strayed for a little while.

[gonnabskinny]

Thanks Sally! Let's leave it here. This is where home needs to be. Also, where others may have had similar experiences and can help me work through it.