Blessed19....Glad to hear about your fitness efforts of attending the gym daily...Bravo on that and I am proud of you!! Keep it up and Never give up...YOU are worth it!! Much luck with your continue efforts!! :)

Liliann

I've been there. I knew I was slowly, or even quickly, killing myself not making a lifestyle change, BUT it is a lot easier said than done. Let's not kick someone when they're down.

If I can do it, anyone can. I was that person that tried this and that and then ended up falling off the wagon and gaining what I'd lost + more. That was me. I've posted pictures here, that was ME!
One day it just clicked. You may have to try many things to find what clicks and what works for you and your body. Everyones bodies need a different fuel, mine works well with high protein and fat, and low carb. It works. I eat until I am full. I can snack. And I lose weight. I am the healthiest I have ever been in my life.

YOU CAN DO THIS! It is hard. One of the hardest things you may ever do.

Blessed- Im so PROUD of you for going to the gym!!

Admiral- I dont know if you are just having a bad day or what, but what you said in reply to blessed was uncalled for. You need to understand most of us are just starting out.... this is Month one, Week one and even Day one for us dieting. I know you have been doing this for years and lost a ton of weight... good for you... but try to remember how you were when you FIRST started!
Blessed is reaching out and its our job to offer support! Because we do understand where she is coming from!

Opp's
I went by what you wrote in your post. Maybe 2 other people, who sat at my desk w me, misread your post. We must have mis understood post.
My intent was not nor is it to insult/harm.
In my reply did u noticed that I included myself, n offered info of what worked/works for me. I also offered infor regarding medical supplys that may be benifitual.
I included info in hopes that it may be of some benifit to you.
No I do not feel sorry/pity for myself nor others who meds caused weight gain n over exerciseing elbow w unhealthy food/meals. I even take into account health illness that can not be treated, n un address issues ( emotional ) that may have effect on Our weigh.
Regarding myself, my haveing been over weight is what I did to myself. it wasn't just the food but types of food/prep of foods,stress,prior medication, n at 1 point I had thrown in towel of my life. No one was cause me to eat nor letting myself go. Yes, I'me physically lazy.
I did happy dance when I became able to see my feet again.
It is hard work to lose weigh but I'me proof that it can be done. Along the way we change our dyly life style for a life time of healthy liveing.
I have meet people n know a few including myself who have lost over 200 lbs. It is work but the best investment that we will ever make is in our health.
Those who have/will/might join this group has already taken step in right direction.
Again I apologize for offending...
I wish you only the best.

has anyone noticed that when we tell someone that we're trying to lose weight, they buy us n bring us foods/ice cream/plates of cooked foods, n order pizza's. n when we go out, they insist that we eat grease, lol
Ever want a free pizza/un healthy foods, all we need to do is just tell a freind... that we're going on r on a diet, that seems to be my case.

Hello. Thinking negatively is slowing down the weight loss progress. don't get into weight watchers or those other corporate dieting plans. they're hearts are in the right place but their minds are on their bank accounts. all they're doing is feeding your addiction. you end up being owned by them and if you ever decide to get off of it the chances of rebounding are good because you haven't addressed the real root of the problem...YOU. there are millions of beautiful people just like you who jump into a diet by skipping step 1. it becomes long and annoying which hurts your progress more. there's nothing wrong with you. you're just having trouble with your strategy. the key is to become aware of WHAT you are. Who you are or what job you have or other people are irrelevant. In 2011 i lost 70 lbs in less than 5 months with no exercise. a life changing experience taught me the secret of weight loss and how to look at life for what it really is. i can now remote control my weight anyway i want. i just lost 15 lbs in a week and a half. The key is to become aware of WHAT you are. Who you are and what others say and do is completely irrelevant. your body doesn't understand that. You are divine! you are naturally designed that way. you're much more powerful than you think. you're much more powerful than you're taught in school, on tv and in magazines. Keep your head up. BE your own president. your body is listening to every word, thought and feeling you give it. Your body is your ferrari. i'm always here if you need to chat. Have a glorious, logical day!

Hugs. There's a great brochure put out by the Obesity Action Coalition that talks about all the current weight loss methods and gives pros and cons of each it's awesome:

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2013/01/understanding-your-weight-loss-options.html

6 1/2 years ago I was at your same weight, lost of health issues too severe sleep apnea, GERD, high bp. I ended up having gastric bypass surgery. It was the best choice for me and worked out quite well, zero complications, all my obesity related illnesses resolved.

Surgery isn't the right choice for everyone the brochure will at least give you all the unbiased info about all methods so you can find something that works for you. Sending you prayers and good vibes.

~Michelle "Shelly"

I think everyone's intentions are good. Losing weight is rather frustrating for all of us. It's definitely stessing at times. I do stress therapy along with mine because I have those days when I'm feeling drepressed and anxious. I had to make a complete lifestyle change in order for this to work for me. And like blessed19, I've lost weight and gained, lost and gained. I'm simply praying that this time I've been more educated as to how to lose weight and keep it off. I now shop in catagories, and I've taken it back to the basics. I've figured out I'm not greedy as I thought in the past. I now understand that my overeating was basically due to my taste buds. The more unnatural and natural flavorings added to foods, the better it tasted, therefore causing me to consume more servings. Now I'm keeping it simple. Fruits instead of fruit pies for example. Since I've starting eating this way, I no longer want the extra servings. It's taking some getting used to, but it's working and I'm loving it. I've actually started talking to my children about changing their diets. This is going to be a tough journey for us all, but it is doable, and we can make it. I look forward to all of our wonderful results. And even if we gain weight one week, let's not get discouraged. Let's get back in the ball game and try it again.