Obesity Support Group

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Needing to lose!

KateK85
KateK85

I weighed myself about a week ago and the scale read 252. This isn't the heaviest I've been, but the last time I was this weight it took me about 11 years to lose 70 pounds! And most of the time it was from me starving myself and being depressed about it all. I am still extremely depressed and I don't feel like doing anything most of the time. I need some support and can't really find it at home. I need new things to try that aren't going to cost and arm and a leg too. I don't expect to lose the weight in a matter of a few months, but I don't want it to take another 11 years. I am 33 and have 2 beautiful girls and I want for be around for them and any future babies I may have.

FlRetired
FlRetired
Hi Kate: Good for you in wanting to get healthy. I like to think of it as a lifestyle change. I do no starvation. 3 meals and 2 snacks, something every 3 hours. Find what works for you and try to stick to it. Just take it one day at a time. Watch the portion sizes and try for slow weight loss. Take baby steps.
KateK85
KateK85
I've tried all that and I keep falling into old ways. I need to try harder, I know, but I've got a lot going on that doesn't help.
FlRetired
FlRetired
Kate, just take it one day at a time and don't beat yourself up when you fall off track, but just get back to it. Just make small changes, something you can live with and not feel deprived. If we feel deprived, that is when I will binge and that is not good. You will get there.
KateK85
KateK85
Thanks. I need new things to try besides starvation. I've tried eating 6 small meals a day and really watching my portion sizes and calories and it didn't help. It seemed like I was just gaining more because I was eating more. I didn't make bad choices either. I've tried just about every "diet" out there, and none seem to work....
FlRetired
FlRetired
Kate, think of it as a lifestyle change, not a diet. If 6 small meals didn't work, than try 5 or 4 until something kicks in. Also, we need patience. Try for 1 to 2 lbs a week, not more than that. Go heavy on protein, veg and easy on sweets and fruits and carbs. Don't exclude them, as we don't want to binge. I cannot live without bread, potatoes, or ice cream, or pasta, so that I have in small portions. You will find something that works for you, but do not starve yourself. Your health comes first. The weight will follow.