I really think it is a mental thing. I really believe you just have to reach a "snapping" point, I guess. Mine was December/January. In December, I had a health scare that sent me to the E.R. My best friend died last September from heart disease out of the blue.
My sister almost died last summer from starving herself.
All of these things culminated at the end of last year and after a couple of months of real self reflection, something "clicked" and I schtuff got serious!
I was so tired of being tired, being sick, and just looking horrible.
Why am I telling you all of this? Maybe because I don't "want" you to have to face any of the rough things I did. Maybe I want my experiences to help you reach your turning point, help you reach that emotional "get 'er done" attitude you need.
Make small changes first, if you have to. Drop the "d-word", (diet) and start thinking "Eat to live, and not live to eat."
You CAN do this. You WILL do this. It will be on your own time. No one can do it for you. I can tell you that you posting here is the first step to success. These amazing people have been my rock, my sounding board, and have cheered my successes and pushed me through rough patches. This is the best community to have on your side.
I have come along way in just a few short months. You can, too!! Read my blog, see what changes I made. Implement some of them to get started.
Weight loss is an emotional journey. It's hard to get started. Sometimes, hard to keep going. You will smile, you will cry. The one thing you can't do is give up.
So you know what? Grab your refillable water bottle (get one if you don't have one) and get started. Lace up your shoes and go for a walk. I know people say you can't out exercise bad eating, BUT exercise keeps me from wanting to over eat.
Set goals for yourself. Make them small, attainable goals.
As far as your addiction to sweets? I was there. My addiction was Mountain Dew...I actually kicked that addiction and have never looked back!!
Kickin' My Addiction is where I share my Mountain Dew experience.
You will feel so much better when you kick the sugar habit. Really...you will.