I hate goin to the doctor. It is their job to tell us when we need to lose a lot of weight, but you get so tired of hearing it all the time. I need to lose about 200 pounds. I have lost about 50 pounds. I use a book called 8 minutes in the morning the 3 hour diet by jorge cruise. I have had success with it. It is about the emotional side as well, and about changing your overall eating habits. I have struggled, but i keep picking myself back up. Give me a msg if you need anything.

I get so tired of how doctors tell us we need to lose weight but have no advice on doing it. My docs advice was to choose thin crust pizza over regular. WTF?

My emotions are a big part if why I eat too much. I lost weight many years ago exercising and drinking lots of ice water (to feel full and not eat as much plus the ice water makes you body use up a very small number of calories to heat the water to body temperature - every little bit helps), But of course exercise was easier since I was much smaller to begin with and didn't feel like such a freak at the gym.

I wish I could tell you the best diet. I am trying to figure that out myself. Eating more slowly helps me. Trying to pay attention to how full I am has been helping me. And I am trying to up my water intake, too.

I wish you the best.

Honestly after a life time of diets, NO DIET WORKS!

Breast Feeding, if you can do it, will certainly help you drop some recently gained weight.

A lifestyle change does help to loose weight. Try to eat 4 or 5 low carb meals a day with tons of fresh vegetables and fruit, drink eight glasses of water a day, do not eat sugar or flour if you can help it and, the most important thing is to EXERCISE. By exercise I mean no less than an hour of cardio a day EVERY DAY.

You need to make it a way of life, not a Diet which is temporary.

It's hard and, I am not so successful but, it is the only thing that has ever worked to keep the weight coming off and staying off.

I suggest that you look into getting weight loss surgery. I was super obese. In January of this year I weighed 315 pounds. I now weigh 145 pounds. I have lost 170 pounds in 10 months. I eat healthier now and exercise. I know that I could not lose weight on my own. I tried everything and this surgery was a true life saver. I am a new person and have a chance at life.

Cheri
GBS:January 29, 2008
Starting weight: 315
Current weight: 145
Total weight Loss: 170 pounds
Goal weight: 130
From a size 26 to a size 4!!!

High protein, low carbs and fats, no sugar. It's pretty basic, no magic, and YOU CAN DO IT. Surgery has some serious risks and the weight can return. Just take it one day at a time, once you get past the first week it will get easier. Good luck to you!

Lots of veggies and fruits. Try to stay away from sugar and white flour for sure. A ton of exercise and water. Weight loss surgery is not for everyone and I have heard some scary side effects. Good eating habits goes a long way.

I need to lost about 137 lbs. I don't like to go to the doctor and I have to go tomorrow. I see my psychiatrist for my medication too. The last time she said she wanted my blood pressure and weight both put down on paper. I asked her what that had to do with my medication? She said some medications make a person gain wieght but mine doesn't, she just wants me to "aware."
I told her I was aware every day when I weigh myself.
Some people are obessed about weight in the medical field.
I know I need to lose weight. I am a diabetic taking pills for that and have sleep apnea. My heart is good but they want me to have the heart stress test every year. I don't think I am going to have it this year.
Ann in Nashville

I forgot to say my oldest daughter who is 42 years old will have the lap band surgery soon. She lives 9 hours from me so I can't be there for her. Many in our family are overweight.
If I was going to have any weight loss surgery I think that would be it. I doubt if my insurance would pay for it. I would rather go to the Y and lose it slowly. I would be afraid I might have to have the loose skin removed that was left over from losing it so fast. I know a woman who had it and she didn't need the skin surgery afterwards. I hope my daughter doesn't.
Cheri you have done great!!!
Ann in Nashville.

"I get so tired of how doctors tell us we need to lose weight but have no advice on doing it. My docs advice was to choose thin crust pizza over regular. WTF? "

LOL I had to laugh at that one. As you can see, you can ask 20 different people how to lose weight and you will get 20 different answers. You already know the answer. Diets don't work. Low carb, low fat, low protein, low whatever, it's all nonsense. Exercise is my saving grace. The scale doesn't show a change but I'm fitting into sizes that I haven't fit into in years, I'm stronger, and my horrid back pain is usually a dull ache now. As for what to read about how to change, I suggest Dr. Phil's 7 keys. It sounds like a fad but all the information is solid nutritional information. It's not a promise to drop 20 pounds this month. It can be a tool to lose a few pounds a month and get back on track.

THANKS GUYS!!!!

Losing that much weight doesn't require a miracle diet, it requires a lifestyle change. This is the unfortunate truth.

Eventhough I personally don't do it, I know many many people who have successfully lost (a lot) of weight and kept it off with Weight Watchers. My cousin was taking steriods to help her get pregnant, which caused her to gain 70 lbs. She joined WW, and lost 60 in 6 months! She swears by it, and she looks at food in a totally different way now.

They have an online community too, if you don't have the time (or you just don't feel comfortable) to go to the actual meetings. I wish you the best of luck! Let us know how it's going!