Hello, I have been on this site for several years and unfortunately I have not really accomplished a whole lot. Great intentions but always falling 2 steps back. Now granted I blame myself and no one else but at this point in my life (I'll be 50 next year) I truly believe I am feeling the effects of my extra weight. For me I would like to lose about 70 pounds which would put me little under 200 ( a weight I have not see since about 2000) plus I am tall so that helps but I just feel so dumpy. Hey, I would be happy to lose even 50 or 30.....

Here's my issue: I want to lose the weight but Im sick of hearing people on other weight loss sites say if you want to lose it then do and if not then you really dont want it bad enough. To me, that is so far from the truth. To me, this has got to be one of the hardest things I have tried to do and I feel like this because #1 I have been over weight pretty much forever and #2 food is everywhere and I am one to get caught up into the moment and lose my focus and eat because everyone else is eating. I also have no support except for my husband. Unfortunately he is one of those people who can stop eating this or that right on the spot to lose weight but me.....I find that very difficult. Im very picky, set in my ways as far as taste BUT I love junk food!!

So, as I write on here one more time, I am seeking help, support and advice. I do not work around food but I do take my lunch...no going out ever....and I work at a job where I walk a lot. Unfortunately with certain physical issues, I do not lift weights anymore. Then I go home, sit a lot and I eat till I go to bed. That is where most of my calories are and then some. I literally eat till im sick.

Honestly, I am sick of counting calories....it almost seems I eat more when I count calories so what are some things anyone has done to get the weight loss going? I just feel like the weight is stuck on me.

What do you do for support? Do you meet here online or just deal with it alone? Any help would be great!!

Hello, I seek support too online here. I find my writing in a journal at home, after work and sometimes before work , when I arrive there early , is helpful to begin my day. I write in my journal after I arrive home from work, and am sitting down watching some news and psyching myself up to get ready to prepare to go workout at my local gym. I walk 1st, then walk over to my gym, if i don't get hit by these careless cars round here on my way to the gym. I find going to the gym helps to physically help me do something more about losing weight and taking control than just counting calories or weighing food, or even watching everything I eat. Working out helps me feel refreshed after being inside all day at work, and a break mentally too. I would say try working out in addition to what ever else you are doing to lose weight. In a year you may lose about 30 Lbs if you work out consistently enough. Many gyms have personal trainer's too. They are very helpful in getting you started in the right direction of knowing what gym apparatus to focus on for toning and for weight loss. That way when u lose weight your body is toned as well.

I too have been on this site for many years. I was successful about 5 years ago and lost 60 lbs, felt great but slowly the weight came back on. Thankfuly only 30lbs have come back but I have spent a lot of time restarting, restarting my diet to lose and I could not stick to anything. I too felt frustrated and ashamed.
Agewise I am only a couple years younger than you and we have to face facts, at our age, it is harder to lose and the weight comes off slower. I refuse to weigh my food for the rest of my life and to give up all the things I do enjoy, like a rum and dt pop in the evening. Thus, I have to accept the fact that my weight is going to come off slowly.
I started weight watchers online this time around and am doing my best to track everything I eat and drink. I am just recovering from a back/hip issue so exercise is light for me. I exercise for my health, not so much to burn a ton of calories. I have a sedentary job and lifestyle but I want to be able to enjoy my retirement and move around when I am in my 70's without pain, the only way to accomplish this for me is to get some moderate exercise on a regular basis.
While I do have a goal number in mind, this time I am no setting time limits, like I need to lose 5lbs in a month. My only goal is to see a smaller number the next time I weigh.
I too can eat a ton of calories in the evening after having a good food day at work. I have taken up crocheting to keep my hands busy. I go to bed early to keep myself out of the kitchen. I try cleaning up the kitchen right after we eat so all the food is put away.
Set small, attainable goals for yourself, life only a healthy snack at night, like fruit or yogurt or a smoothie. As hard as it is some days, keep at it and believe in yourself!

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