Comments on: 5 Things I Have Learned Since Gaining The Weight Back http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/ My Weight Loss Blog Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:15:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: MB http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5864 MB Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:29:19 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5864 I just found your blog again (via Tony the AntiJared) and have been catching up on some old posts. WOW! I feel exactly the same way. It is such a brutal battle but I have to believe we'll eventually figure it all out. I just found your blog again (via Tony the AntiJared) and have been catching up on some old posts.

WOW! I feel exactly the same way. It is such a brutal battle but I have to believe we'll eventually figure it all out.

]]> By: Weigh In - April 21st :Rejected Reality http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5828 Weigh In - April 21st :Rejected Reality Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:37:07 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5828 [...] had some tough words for himself this past [...] [...] had some tough words for himself this past [...]

]]> By: Laretha http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5797 Laretha Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:32:19 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5797 I just linked to your blog from workoutmommy. Your last point about knowing what to do but not doing it - not lacking knowledge, rather will power - is totally me. I have tried fad diets or something that worked for others when all along I know what I need to do. Thank you for your transparency. It is truly a journey and not always an easy one! I will be posting about your competition and will comment back once I have. <strong>Thanks Laretha, great to hear from a new voice.</strong> I just linked to your blog from workoutmommy.

Your last point about knowing what to do but not doing it – not lacking knowledge, rather will power – is totally me. I have tried fad diets or something that worked for others when all along I know what I need to do.

Thank you for your transparency. It is truly a journey and not always an easy one!

I will be posting about your competition and will comment back once I have.

Thanks Laretha, great to hear from a new voice.

]]> By: FitnessGoddess http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5720 FitnessGoddess Sun, 24 May 2009 12:55:10 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5720 Hello Everyone! I would like to introduce myself I am a fitness lifestyle and nutrition expert. I'm here to help women who are having weight problems. you can check my blog http://www.erinhuggins.com/blog/ for more tips about losing weight and also i have a delicious recipe called Low Fat, Low Dairy Chocolate ice cream. its very mouth watering and super delecious you can check my youtube for that recipe just type in Low Fat, Low Dairy Chocolate Ice Cream you can also check my workout routine there and some pilates.http://www.youtube.com/erinhuggins Thank You Erin Hello Everyone!

I would like to introduce myself I am a fitness lifestyle and nutrition expert. I'm here to help women who are having weight problems. you can check my blog http://www.erinhuggins.com/blog/ for more tips about losing weight and also i have a delicious recipe called Low Fat, Low Dairy Chocolate ice cream. its very mouth watering and super delecious you can check my youtube for that recipe just type in Low Fat, Low Dairy Chocolate Ice Cream you can also check my workout routine there and some pilates.http://www.youtube.com/erinhuggins

Thank You

Erin

]]> By: Petra Weiss http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5678 Petra Weiss Tue, 12 May 2009 11:29:10 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5678 Todd, I also have a weight loss blog and originally intended just to give information and tips, but after coming across a few personal weight loss sites like John's I am in the stage of considering making mine a bit more personal, too. You just seem to connect more with your readers...:) Todd, I also have a weight loss blog and originally intended just to give information and tips, but after coming across a few personal weight loss sites like John's I am in the stage of considering making mine a bit more personal, too. You just seem to connect more with your readers…:)

]]> By: Todd Johnson http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5665 Todd Johnson Sun, 10 May 2009 05:12:38 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5665 Hello, I just recently came across your blog and really liked it. With personal weight loss blogs its interesting to see the progression of one's weight loss/ gain over time. I also have a blog, but I tend to focus on general weight loss tips, and keep myself out of the picture! Anyways, ur brave for telling the world your failures and successes good luck with the weight loss Hello, I just recently came across your blog and really liked it. With personal weight loss blogs its interesting to see the progression of one's weight loss/ gain over time. I also have a blog, but I tend to focus on general weight loss tips, and keep myself out of the picture! Anyways, ur brave for telling the world your failures and successes

good luck with the weight loss

]]> By: Hopeful http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5657 Hopeful Sat, 09 May 2009 01:34:16 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5657 Wow. #2 is a big one for me. And your thought of making compliments a goal...what a revolutionary idea! I need to stop being afraid of the attention. I can't get into it here, but I think I had an epithany. Thank you! Wow. #2 is a big one for me. And your thought of making compliments a goal…what a revolutionary idea! I need to stop being afraid of the attention. I can't get into it here, but I think I had an epithany. Thank you!

]]> By: Petra Weiss http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5651 Petra Weiss Thu, 07 May 2009 14:35:33 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5651 It's funny, you know, I am reading your post, especially the part about you knowing everything to lose weight, and I have to think this is sooooo true! Aren't we kidding ourselves still looking for the "answer" to weight loss - I mean, I am sure that nearly everybody who has been trying to lose weight for a while knows EXACTLY what to do, so that's not the problem! We KNOW what to do to lose weight. The problem is that we don't seem to be able to stick to a change most of the time. That's my biggest problem, too.... I know the ins and outs of nearly every diet, and I know what to eat, when to eat, how to eat... but can't stick to it. That SUCKS. I feel with you. :( It's funny, you know, I am reading your post, especially the part about you knowing everything to lose weight, and I have to think this is sooooo true! Aren't we kidding ourselves still looking for the "answer" to weight loss – I mean, I am sure that nearly everybody who has been trying to lose weight for a while knows EXACTLY what to do, so that's not the problem! We KNOW what to do to lose weight. The problem is that we don't seem to be able to stick to a change most of the time. That's my biggest problem, too…. I know the ins and outs of nearly every diet, and I know what to eat, when to eat, how to eat… but can't stick to it. That SUCKS. I feel with you. :(

]]> By: JJ http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5650 JJ Thu, 07 May 2009 13:05:58 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5650 Gaining back weight does suck. I have been there as well. Just like you, it was also due to new job, new environment and stress - Overtime till 12 am, chasing clients etc. But look at this way, it teaches us new things. We are learning from our mistakes for the better. I don't think you will have problem to get back on track. It will take some time and effort but it shouldn't be a huge problem for you. Because you are John! You've done it once, you can do it again. Better and stronger even. Gaining back weight does suck. I have been there as well. Just like you, it was also due to new job, new environment and stress – Overtime till 12 am, chasing clients etc.

But look at this way, it teaches us new things. We are learning from our mistakes for the better.

I don't think you will have problem to get back on track. It will take some time and effort but it shouldn't be a huge problem for you. Because you are John! You've done it once, you can do it again. Better and stronger even.

]]> By: May Inspirations! Day 6 - Johnisfit.com | Miss Know It All! Losing Weight For Free! http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5648 May Inspirations! Day 6 - Johnisfit.com | Miss Know It All! Losing Weight For Free! Wed, 06 May 2009 11:23:11 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5648 [...] also recommend his most recent article about 5 things he learned since gaining his weight back. Always listen to the honest people. Its those sites that will change your life. var [...] [...] also recommend his most recent article about 5 things he learned since gaining his weight back. Always listen to the honest people. Its those sites that will change your life. var [...]

]]> By: Mandamoo http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5635 Mandamoo Sat, 02 May 2009 23:02:03 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5635 Don't feel down- I think most of us have been there. I lost about 40 lbs a few years ago...and I've gained a lot of it back too. Not all of it, but enough to make my best clothes not fit and to make me self-conscious. You have a lot of people rooting for you, it sounds like. You CAN do this! Heck, I think I can too. I hope! Don't feel down- I think most of us have been there. I lost about 40 lbs a few years ago…and I've gained a lot of it back too. Not all of it, but enough to make my best clothes not fit and to make me self-conscious. You have a lot of people rooting for you, it sounds like. You CAN do this! Heck, I think I can too. I hope!

]]> By: Alex http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5633 Alex Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:21:41 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5633 You and I are in the same boat, John. I think you just said basically everything I've said to myself 100 times. I've lost 80 pounds and put back on 140. I'm down 9 of that now, but, like you, my start was online. I think both of our first steps is these blogs. Letting others hold us accountable. I joined a website where there is a lotta community support which helped me lose the weight before. I thought I could do it on my own and then when I gained back the weight the shame made me not go back. If I had gone there sooner I would have stopped myself. Just don't lose your support system. I wish you success! You and I are in the same boat, John. I think you just said basically everything I've said to myself 100 times.

I've lost 80 pounds and put back on 140. I'm down 9 of that now, but, like you, my start was online.

I think both of our first steps is these blogs. Letting others hold us accountable. I joined a website where there is a lotta community support which helped me lose the weight before. I thought I could do it on my own and then when I gained back the weight the shame made me not go back. If I had gone there sooner I would have stopped myself. Just don't lose your support system.

I wish you success!

]]> By: Elle http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5613 Elle Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:22:23 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5613 Hi, John. I'm new to your blog, being new to this deciding to lose weight thing, but you're already such an inspiration. You can do this!! Hi, John. I'm new to your blog, being new to this deciding to lose weight thing, but you're already such an inspiration. You can do this!!

]]> By: Fatdude164 http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5612 Fatdude164 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:46:34 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5612 As long as you're still breathing, you still can make that change today! You've succeeded before i am very sure you still can. It's a matter of how badly you want that back! Come on John, you can do it....AGAIN! As long as you're still breathing, you still can make that change today! You've succeeded before i am very sure you still can. It's a matter of how badly you want that back!

Come on John, you can do it….AGAIN!

]]> By: Carmen Queazy http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5605 Carmen Queazy Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:17:26 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5605 Hi there! It all sounds too familiar! I too have had 3 incredibly successful diets only to slowly put the weight back on. However, I am determined this will be my last and only time! You have to try right? Surely we learn something each time? If nothing else surely we'll get tired of this yo-yo-ing! Let's put it this way, you have nothing to lose by trying again that's for sure! Best of luck!!! p.s. I am documenting this last attempt in my blog mostly to give me additional motivation to stick to it! Hi there! It all sounds too familiar! I too have had 3 incredibly successful diets only to slowly put the weight back on. However, I am determined this will be my last and only time! You have to try right? Surely we learn something each time? If nothing else surely we'll get tired of this yo-yo-ing!

Let's put it this way, you have nothing to lose by trying again that's for sure!

Best of luck!!!

p.s. I am documenting this last attempt in my blog mostly to give me additional motivation to stick to it!

]]> By: GeorgieGirl http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5604 GeorgieGirl Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:48:06 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5604 Hey there! Don't give up. I know you can do this and get it figured out so it's a life long weight loss. I have been following your blog since the beginning, and I know you have all the will power and the knowledge to make it work for you. I thought I had it all figured out. Boy was I wrong. I had to start all over too. Of course it wasn't convenient to start losing weight on Easter Sunday, but that's the day I had my "Oh-no! What have I done" moment. The following week wasn't really convenient either. Timing is everything... and the timing sucks for me. The timing sucks big time. But I have to make it work this time. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you. Hey there! Don't give up. I know you can do this and get it figured out so it's a life long weight loss. I have been following your blog since the beginning, and I know you have all the will power and the knowledge to make it work for you.

I thought I had it all figured out. Boy was I wrong. I had to start all over too. Of course it wasn't convenient to start losing weight on Easter Sunday, but that's the day I had my "Oh-no! What have I done" moment. The following week wasn't really convenient either. Timing is everything… and the timing sucks for me. The timing sucks big time. But I have to make it work this time.

I'm looking forward to hearing more from you.

]]> By: Another Loser http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5599 Another Loser Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:33:22 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5599 I blog about my weight loss. Maybe I can inspire you. You never know. I'm down 31 pounds since Jan 2. I need someone who can inspire me too. This isn't a diet. You know that. Count your calories today. And tomorrow. And the next day. And it will begin again. I blog about my weight loss. Maybe I can inspire you. You never know. I'm down 31 pounds since Jan 2. I need someone who can inspire me too.

This isn't a diet. You know that. Count your calories today. And tomorrow. And the next day. And it will begin again.

]]> By: Tami http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5598 Tami Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:56:53 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5598 I'm a new reader here and wanted to let you know that I admire your honesty and as long as you dont give up and keep trying you are never a failure. I'm a new reader here and wanted to let you know that I admire your honesty and as long as you dont give up and keep trying you are never a failure.

]]> By: FatBloggers.net » Blog Archive » Weigh In - April 21st http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5597 FatBloggers.net » Blog Archive » Weigh In - April 21st Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:05:24 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5597 [...] had some tough words for himself this past [...] [...] had some tough words for himself this past [...]

]]> By: Charlie G. http://www.johnisfit.com/2009/04/18/5-things-i-have-learned-since-gaining-the-weight-back/#comment-5592 Charlie G. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:36:13 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=1448#comment-5592 Thanks for post, starting a diet and initial weight loss I can do. Keeping on track and making sustainable life changes, is what I struggle with. I can relate to your observations. Good luck in this next stage. Thanks for post, starting a diet and initial weight loss I can do.

Keeping on track and making sustainable life changes, is what I struggle with.

I can relate to your observations. Good luck in this next stage.

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