Have you ever tried atkins? I was just talking about this earlier with MinHiding.

Try not to be discouraged.....I know that is not easy, but sometimes it takes a lot of trial and error to find the diet that suits us.....the one that is the "right fit"....and the one we are going to succeed with.
So stay strong.....You can and will do this.....you just need to find what is right for you.....to take one day at a time......this journey of ours is a progress...we won't get it right all the time.....but as long as we are heading in the right direction and starting to make better choices most of the time, we will get there....and don't forget you have all of us here cheering you on.

Lynda

Buck is right. Ive been counting calories and been on a "diet" now for just over 20 days. Im still learning every day and will keep learning as I go on. I dont get it right every day or every meal but I try harder the next time. You just have to find what works for you and stick to it. Hell yes its hard! But we did not put this weight on over night and it will not come off over night. So just keep trying and try not to get discouraged. You can do this. We can all do it together!

Weight loss is the most frustrating thing and if your like me you give yourself a headache just trying to figure out what diet you want to follow! Wanting to lose is the first step from there slow steps so you arent aggravated. I tend to want to change it all overnight so I never would stick to anything. Slow changes at first are best. Walking is the most basic exercise but if thats too much just focus on eating.
I always start with just taking a few bad habits then replace with good.

I had to keep trying to find what worked for me and my body. Once I did that I wasn't on a diet, this is my way of eating now. It's my way of life.
I do modified Atkins. I eat low carb. I cut out white flour, sugar, rice and potatoes. I limit brown rice. Atkins is NOT about eating just meat like a lot of people assume. I eat as many if not more vegies as I do meat. When I make a normal dinner, say chicken, a vegie and then a side dish, say rice or a pasta, I just eat more of the vegie and chicken and skip the starchy side.

I stick to this most of the time. I did eat pretty much whatever I wanted over the holidays and gained a little. I do let myself eat stuff on special occasions. On birthdays or whatever I'll have a piece of cake and ice cream if I want. I find if I completely deny myself treats then I end up binging.

Don't look for a diet. You need to find a way to eat for the rest of your life that works for you and your body.
I dieted my way to 240 lbs, then I changed my way of life and lost over 80 lbs. I'm still struggling every day to eat the right things and I have been stalled for about a year now, but I won't give up! I have set backs. I eat the wrong thing. I have to realize that and move forward.

have you been checked for hypothyroidism? I put on over 100 pounds before i switched dr.'s and got diagnosed.

Thanks for the support everyone. Atkins has helped me in the past BUT I have to stick with it. Its hard eating that way but I need to watch my carbs anyway. My thyroid has been checked thats not it. I just eat bad and eat too late before bed then i dont excercise bad combo! I can do this! I have to do this!

Yes you CAN do this!! And we will be right here with you on your journey. Come here often and post often. There is a lot of support here and it really helps!

To be honest my best weight loss progress has come from more changing my lifestyle than it has from specific diets. Here's a page that has a few good suggestions some of which have helped me.

http://voices.yahoo.com/10-lifestyle-changes-lose-weight-naturally-2609709.html?cat=51

I always somehow convinced myself that I was in the high 290's. When I got insurance and went to the Dr and got on the scale.....330. I cried for about an hour. How did I let this happen? The next week I did schedule a consult with a bariatric Dr. Im not by any means saying that it is the way for everyone, but in this last year I have lost 110lb. Best decision FOR ME. SOmetimes it takes a very bad reality check to really motivate someone to take the steps to better themselves.
I too had issues with sticking with a diet, or work-out routine. It would last for about 2 days then something would happen, or nothing would happen, boom, back in the McDonalds drive-thru.
I hope you find your way soon, and it is as successful as you deserve to be!! Never give up!

I weigh 325 right now and totally understand how you feel. I am feeling extremely depressed and hopeless. I too cannot walk without pain in my legs, back and pretty much everywhere. :(

Hey dear, I understand your ordeal. Looks like you have tried everything possible and it wouldn't work. Sleep apnea, diabetes etc are all obesity related problems and could become very dangerous if not controlled now. Lap band surgery is not such a bad idea after all. If you are still not comfortable with it, visit a clinic. They will counsel and tell you more about this procedure and check if you're eligible for the same and need this procedure.

Hey dear, I understand your ordeal. Looks like you have tried everything possible and it wouldn't work. Sleep apnea, diabetes etc are all obesity related problems and could become very dangerous if not controlled now. Lap band surgery is not such a bad idea after all. If you are still not comfortable with it, visit a clinic. They will counsel and tell you more about this procedure and check if you're eligible for the same and need this procedure. CODS is a well known clinic in India http://www.codsindia.com

:0 wow. u don't won't do anything diffrent because it's to hard to do so, n u don't want to work.but give lip serve that u do want to lose weigh,, n more lip serve that you want to lose weight for health reasons, oh ya to post pon early dealth, for your child sake too. Hummmm

For my lazy ass.
I use mini cycle n my form of exercise is also walking.
I go by cal's in cal's out ratio. Dyly,I drink a gal ice water n have original fiber one cereal chocolate protein drink...
Only thing that I deprive myself of if u wish to refer it to that. I do not eat grease white flour
I limit sugar salt carbs starchs.
Processed foods are not our freinds.

Med supply business have n can order: mini cycle,flexable back n knee n ankle braces n canes n walkers, n powder that lessens skin frickion
Aw, ya, I can just about hear another excuse

I'me sorry, I just don't feel sorry/pitty for you nor for myself.

@Admiral1cu
I didnt come on here to get criticized . If you think im making excuses then ignore my post.You dont have to comment hun. It okay by me! I come on here for support and this is my way of venting without being JUDGED! Losing weight is NOT easy whoever said it was is lying! FYI since writing this post I have been in the gym everyday and been watching my portions! I feel better because of all the SUPPORT I got from this post. People like you give me motivation to want to do it more! Good luck with your weight loss journey.

For everyone else with the positive comments thanks so much!