So much harder than it should be...

Posted on February 13, 2015

I'm probably the opposite of everyone...I've always been a thin person and a good healthy weight.

For the past few years, I've started eating foods I used to stay away from; and I love them. I have gained almost 100 pounds gradually over the past 6 years. I'll lose a few then I self sabotage myself and gain it back.

I make this so much harder than it should be.

I've read so many "weight loss" books and watched so many "weight loss shows/documentaries" that I am an expert. However, I never practice what I know.

I applaude everyone for just trying and doing such a good job. This time around, for once, I'd like to be the success story.

Good luck everyone :)

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NanaB

05/29/2015 2:17PM

I also know the ins and outs of weight loss and have struggled with practicing it constantly. You will be successful. Things aren't worth it if you don't work for it.

Krystal M.

05/28/2015 8:49AM

I have your symptom....i know water, nothing white and what exercises will get me there but never had a push! Hopefully this is my push..and my husband is picking me up a tredmill for our basement and there is nothing like running and music. Hope you find your piece of the low fat pie Tiffany.:)

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Annie

02/13/2015 3:48PM

For me, to keep the weight off (and re-lose what I had gained), I had to dig deep and get down to the reasons I was "rewarding" myself with food. It was painful and hard and long, but I feel better about myself now and I've kept this last round of weight-loss steady for a year now.

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Les

02/13/2015 9:23AM

I am not so sure you are different than the vast majority of us - I was 98 pounds when I graduated from high school and didn't weigh a whole lot more after 2 children - however, life catches up, as you have found out. We take for granted our health and our leanness and then, one day, we are no more! I hope you find what works for you. I absolutely know this community has been pivotal for/to me and I hope you will find the same. I am far from obese, but I have become overweight as a result of inability to move as I would otherwise due to injury, and finding it easier to eat while I am a sloth................overweight does become obese, however, if you don't check it and get a game plan!

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Sally B

02/13/2015 9:04AM

I feel your "pain". I have yoyo-ed for years. I keep losing the same pounds over and over. I have found I do better with weight management when I remember I am not on a diet but am choosing a lifestyle of healthy eating, healthy exercise, and wise choices. You can do this....now get moving. ????

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