Hello, Christi and welcome! We're glad to have you here with us. One great thing about Daily Strength is you get to see that you are not alone, not by any means. What I'm doing to lose weight is making a lifestyle change rather than trying a certain type of diet, because I've tried them all! I lost weight with most, but then put it right back on. I'm finally exercising regularly and feel better for it. Good luck in your journey!

I'm looking for the same answers as you. Sorry you're feeling so low.

Hi Christi
glad you chose to join us. You will find much help here. To answer your question, I had gastric bypass surgery in October. I have tried every diet known to modern man and as soon as I went off them, I would gain all the weight I lost plus some more. But this is only a tool to help me lose weight. I still have to do my part. That is to eat healthy and to exercise regularly. I also am seeing a nutritionist who is helping to make sure that I am eating the right things while I am in this stage of my recovery.

Christi, you're surely not alone in this struggle. We've all fought the weight, some of us all our lives. There's lots of positive people here who can listen to you and share what works for us. Myself, I started out simple.. just eating a little less. (The jr. whopper rather than the regular one) After a while, I started to make better choices and it got a bit easier. I've lost over 30 pounds so far. I can't 'diet' without feeling deprived, then angry, then I eat. So I consider it a 'choice' that I make at each meal. Also, keeping junk food out of the house helps a lot! Snacks are fruit or fresh veggies. Take it slow, the weight didn't come on overnight and it won't come off that way. Treat yourself like you treat your best friend.

Hi and welcome! I am still looking for the best way to lose weight I go up and down so much sometimes I just want to give up. Since I have found this group I have found the drive not to give up.