DS can be very frustrating. Some boards are more active than others.

Food offers comfort for most people. So, it makes sense when people are anxious or depressed they will eat more and more often to help find comfort.

Exercise helps burn calories but a lot of times, it does not create enough of a caloric deficit, so diet plus exercise is most effective. I cut out little things here and there, such as not using coffee creamer. A hundred calories here and there add up during the course of a week. Adding a little muscle can help increase your resting metabolism, too.

Just some thoughts.

I have tried exercise, but I have to admit it only made me feel awful. I'm always so tired for one thing. I mentioned that to my doctor too, but I don't think she especially cared. Plus. I have quite a bit of joint pain. I know it's something I need to do, but between the pain and not feeling well I haven't found much that doesn't feel like I'm doing penance to an angry god.

I lost a lot of simply by walking. It was hard at first but it started working. Of course when I stopped walking, ate more and with the medications I am on, I gained it right back.

Yes, I walk quite a bit. I've tried everything that makes sense. I've done diet, exercise, supplements, I only went to the doctor because I'd run out of things to try. I've tried over a dozen diets in the past several years. I've tried fasting, detoxes, juice cleanses, metabolism resets, I've been vegan, I've been paleo, I've eaten only during certain times of day, I've tried going to the gym, doing yoga, Pilates, and I get enough sleep usually. When I say I'm stuck I seriously mean it.

Food is definitely a comfort food and it helps to figure out what you are trying to comfort. My problem is I have no appetite at all until the evening and when I take my pain medication, it gives me a bad appetite and I can't control eating late and too much. I am allergic to sugar because it makes my depression worse but I always go for the sugary foods like Yogurt, Honey Nut Cheerios, and junk like that. I have tried to stop taking my pain medication to stop the cravings but then I can't take the pain. It's between a rock and a hard place. I think if you can figure out what the trigger is, you will be able to deal with the problem much better. I fight it every day. I went 2 years without sugar so i know I can do it. Hang in there. Hugs GB

I'm with ZAZAS and I do walk every where I can. Though I have a bad knee joint. I find that with my wondering type of a mind my thoughts can be in some way become more cohesive and clearer. I guess it is just an oddity of an odd mind on my part. I too would eat all day and all day long if I could....in fact I will illustrate an analogy...*I can hear the sighs as I type*

I just was chided this morning when I went to feed my horse. The lil-old-lady really got after me for not having enough hay in the manger. Yep Michael got his a** chewed. BUT, I did feed her twice yesterday and with what I thought was enough hay. BUT, no she had to eat it all and then it looks like I am neglecting her....

Now this I know is a bad analogy and I am using as much caution as I can but I only want too illustrate the point of "When there is nothing to do all animals eat constantly." IT is something to do...and....we as humans are for the most part the same.

So when walking we are not eating....yes I know what your thinking, that I use walking as a glorified passifier...and you ware most likely correct.......I suppose some of us never grow up.....*now where is that walking stick?*

Well, thanks guys. I mean, I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but I'm only so upset because I've tried every obvious solution. I was hoping someone would point out a really interesting book or website or something. And yes, I have typed "can't lose weight" into Google and I have to say the returns were downright condescending. I just don't know anymore....