I don't have any advice right now, but I wanted to let you know I am in the same boat. I was at 200 when I got pregnant with my first son (after always being 150, and at 50 pounds overweight I thought it was awful then!) Then after my first son, I went up to 255!! Then with my second son, I dropped down to 218 after I had him. Now I am up at 278!!! It is horrible, awful, and I KNOW how you are feeling.

I even DO have sleep apnea. I wear a CPAP at night and it helps me a lot. I do get a better night's rest. The doctor said my weight aggravated the problem, but that since sleep apnea runs in my family, I probably had it before my weight gain too.

I'm still battling my weight and have not found a good diet plan that I have been able to stick to. I also have not tried weight watchers yet, which I heard can be very successful. Or doctor-aided weight loss.... have you tried that? It's losing weight with the guidance and supervision of a doctor. Two of my husband's extended family members both lost about 100 pounds each doing that. I think that might be the best route for me to try too (or at this point, lap band surgery because my weight is just out of control at this point).

I'm here to vent to and commiserate if you ever need that. Sorry I couldn't be more help, but sometimes just knowing you are not alone is a bit comforting!!! Best of luck,
Laura

Believe me, I know how you feel. I am struggling to get myself back on a diet. I do well for a short period of time and then somewhere I fall off. I could not do Weight Watchers, I don't do well eating 1 WW muffin or measuring and portion control. I did have success on a high protein, no sweets or carbs diet. After 3 days the cravings were almost gone so you may want to go strict in the beginning. It does get easier. Have faith in yourself, you can do it. And know that we all support each other.

I'm finally agreeing with my doctor that I need to lose weight. Dang, I hate it when they are right. But I've been overweight all of my adult life... actually since I was nine. I'm now 58.

I've tried Weight Watchers, Nutrasystems, Atkins, diet pills, etc... and even if I do lose weight, it always comes back on.

I have the same question you do. I do have sleep apnea and very bad anxiety that I have to take medication for. So anyone's advice would be great. I want to be around for a long time and I'm only 35.

Losing weight is hard work if you don't have additional health problems. Add on health problems and it is even harder. I have clinical depression and it's a constant battle between my weight and my depression. I'm come to realize that setting a reasonable goal and making reasonable changes to my life will get me where I want to be. I used to think I have to be 120 pounds. I don't look at the BMI index anymore and you shouldn't either. I've made a realistic goal to lose 40 pounds, not 140 pounds. And I'm hoping to do it by my birthday, make it the best birthday present for myself ever.

Make a simple and achievable goal of say 10 pounds by changing your eating habits slowly and increasing your exercise. Start with walking. Take your baby with you through your neighborhood or the local park. It will take time but you can do it. The biggest key is to be realistic and don't give up.

I get very anxious when I first start diet, all I think about is food and eating. A nutritionist told me to keep raw vegetables in the fridge and eat them every time I get hungry for a snack. Doesn't matter if you're enjoying them, we often eat just to eat. After awhile you eat less, it was a big help to me. Also remember, if it's not in the house you can't eat it so watch what you buy. Kids & husbands don't need sugary treats either so no excuses for buying them.

I also know how you feel I have OVER 100 pounds to lose. Last year I lost 40 pounds but then hurt my back and gained it all back plus some. Which is hard because you tell yourself I will never be that big again... Anyways when I lost the 40 I was really exercising hard. I wasn't really trying to eat better but the more I worked out I noticed I wanted to eat less. You don't have to join the gym there are other things you can do!! Good luck and remember one day at a time:)

You can do it! Maybe it would help to not think of it as a diet, but as a way of making healthy lifestyle changes. Try to increase your exercise and eat more fruits and vegetables, less fats and starches. My doctor told me that your plate should be 1/2 veggies, 1/4 protein, 1/4 carbs. Good luck!