You make small changes that you can live with. Weight loss is a lifetime commitment.
So start with one thing. A good place to start is if you drink sugary drinks - change to lemon water or soda water. Focus on ADDING good nutritious food that has fewer calories. Try new vegetables. When I make higher calorie food for my family I eat a small portion snd add a lot of veges.

Hi Ruth: I don't think of it as a diet, but as a way of life. I remind myself that I eat to live, not live to eat. I keep trying different things until I find the lifestyle that fits me. I am doing 3 meals with no snacks for the day. At first since I was use to grazing all day it was difficult. But, after 2 weeks I find it easier. I eat all foods, good and bad, but watch my portion sizes. Since I am older (70) I find I need exercise or my arthritis and stiffness and aches and pains will kick in. I like to feel good so the exercise is a needed benefit. Ruth, keep trying different things to find out what is your best fit for your lifestyle.

I've found that the motivation comes after the action, not before. Check out this video on the power of habits. Changing by just 1% everyday can yield a tremendous sum of results. Try just eating 1% healthier everyday, excercise just 1% longer everyday, drink 1% more water everyday. After a month, that is 30% improvement! Don't forget to reward yourself. And show some self-compassion.

https://youtu.be/U_nzqnXWvSo

During lock down, I'd tough time to keep my body fit and healthy. Before pandemic it was quite easy to keep up with routine. Social interaction and face to face meetup was helpful in motivation for fitness. But during pandemic I was alone in my house and exerted my whole effort in keeping the previous fitness which I had before pandemic. Fat burning exercises at home like these https://www.aqfsports.com/blogs/news/12-fat-burning-exercises-loose-weight-at-home helped me a lot in staying fit by losing extra fats.

I feel like having exercise should be fun. There is an activity that everyone loves you just have to find yours. Running, dancing, yoga, martial arts, gardening, biking, hiking, roller blading, roller skating, cycling class, lifting weights, wrestling, kickboxing, cross fit....omg the list is long swimming, water aerobics, surfing, horse back riding, walking, jumping rope, pilate's, trail running, mountain climbing, rock climbing, soccer, volley ball, soft ball, hockey....

But once you find an activity you love and are passionate about it's not dreadful it's fun, you love doing it, and it helps keep you in shape. You don't always have to go to the gym to exercise there are many forms!

The most important thing is my health. In connection with the quarantine, I train at home, and I also watch my diet. Less sugar and simple carbohydrates, more activity. You will succeed!

So i’ve been on a diet or whatever you wanna call it for 3 weeks now. I don’t like to call it a diet because that’s a challenging word. I look at it as a lifestyle change. I still eat what i want, however i watch my portions. I’ve also quit drinking sodas & sweet tea which was the hardest thing for me! I hope this helps :)

I’ve battled weight most of my life . I don’t desire anymore to be slim but more just healthy eating and a weight loss that’s reasonable
I did manage to lose 16 pounds but that has been in 10 months by just changing some eating habits
Thing is? I’m still not avoiding foods that are too high in calories and saturated fats
My husband eats anything he wants and cares not at his age he is gaining weight
And it’s hard at times to avoid all the crud he eats cuz it’s here at the house
Motivation is difficult and my kids are long gone and I have no grandkids to keep me running
I turn 68 this May and I’m having harder time losing weight than ever
My saving grace is my swimming pool and with solar on I’ll be swimming by May
I just have to stop the processed foods !!And the stoopid middle of night eating
Glad to say I only do that now maybe twice in a week
Food eating for many ( myself included ) is often triggered by emotional issues
Makes it hard daily to choose clean eating . For many reasons ... emotional eating is never is satisfied by a carrot stick !!!!
My will power comes and goes
Hoping to find and give support in this group

The word "diet" sounds negative. I am of the "lifestyle" philosophy. It's a matter of continuing to apply the things we learn, adjusting the foods and exercise.

Smart goals and motivation are important for me. I'm motivated by not wanting to live a life being crippled. I can see clearly how difficult moving can be without even a day of exercise. Exercise is crucial.

Food for me is a matter of wanting to give my body the fuel it needs, rather than the junk that causes the brain to crave even more junk. Life is too precious to let the so-called food industry ruin my health. Their interest is in keeping the public buying their products, not in our health.

I'm always interested in how we can best work together to motivate one another to keep up with our health.