[futureformerfisher]

I've been very lucky to never have a problem with weight before now. I have a loooong back story... but for now, let's just say that after having a very difficult pregnancy, during which I lost weight, I ended up gaining too much in the last three months. Since then, I've been stuck - I've never had a healthy relationship with food and it's been keeping me from losing the weight for a few years.

My biggest problem is that I don't eat during the day, and my first meal is usually dinner. I regularly go 1-1 1/2 days without eating because I don't feel like it, but the flip side is I also regularly eat too much between dinner and bedtime. As a result, I will (indadvertedly) lose 8-10 pounds in two weeks, then gain 8-10 the next two weeks. I know it's not healthy, but I've always been this way, even as a kid. Unfortunately, now it's a lifestyle and I'm stuck.

The crux is I have a liver problem leftover from pregnancy. Right now, I can pass for 10-15 pounds over "normal" for my height, and because of that, I've been deluding myself by thinking I'm not really overweight. Two weeks ago, after finding out my liver is starting to get worse, my doctor told me bluntly that not only am I overweight, I'm OBESE and that I need to lose 50 pounds immediately or I will get worse. It was heartbreaking. I don't think I look that overweight, and even now, I get compliments on my figure. I certainly didn't think I was obese! That was a real eye-opener for me.

So basically, I need to finally lose this extra weight. I've already dropped 7 pounds since that appointment, but I need to learn how to eat properly. I have access to a nutritionist, but I know WHAT to eat... It's the actual eating that I can't manage correctly. It's even harder with my husband deployed. He's a medic and a worry-wort, and gets concerned over bruises, so I haven't told him what's going on - he would PANIC. But without him to lean on for support and guidance, I feel a little lost. So, here I am

The first 50 pounds are most important, but I would like to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight since I'm already here. That would mean I actually have 68-73 pounds to lose. I think with the right support, I can definitely do that!

[Kscott]

Originally Posted by futureformerfisher

I've been very lucky to never have a problem with weight before now. I have a loooong back story... but for now, let's just say that after having a very difficult pregnancy, during which I lost weight, I ended up gaining too much in the last three months. Since then, I've been stuck - I've never had a healthy relationship with food and it's been keeping me from losing the weight for a few years.

My biggest problem is that I don't eat during the day, and my first meal is usually dinner. I regularly go 1-1 1/2 days without eating because I don't feel like it, but the flip side is I also regularly eat too much between dinner and bedtime. As a result, I will (indadvertedly) lose 8-10 pounds in two weeks, then gain 8-10 the next two weeks. I know it's not healthy, but I've always been this way, even as a kid. Unfortunately, now it's a lifestyle and I'm stuck.

The crux is I have a liver problem leftover from pregnancy. Right now, I can pass for 10-15 pounds over "normal" for my height, and because of that, I've been deluding myself by thinking I'm not really overweight. Two weeks ago, after finding out my liver is starting to get worse, my doctor told me bluntly that not only am I overweight, I'm OBESE and that I need to lose 50 pounds immediately or I will get worse. It was heartbreaking. I don't think I look that overweight, and even now, I get compliments on my figure. I certainly didn't think I was obese! That was a real eye-opener for me.

So basically, I need to finally lose this extra weight. I've already dropped 7 pounds since that appointment, but I need to learn how to eat properly. I have access to a nutritionist, but I know WHAT to eat... It's the actual eating that I can't manage correctly. It's even harder with my husband deployed. He's a medic and a worry-wort, and gets concerned over bruises, so I haven't told him what's going on - he would PANIC. But without him to lean on for support and guidance, I feel a little lost. So, here I am

The first 50 pounds are most important, but I would like to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight since I'm already here. That would mean I actually have 68-73 pounds to lose. I think with the right support, I can definitely do that!

Welcome to this board, and it sounds like your doctor got your attention. My doctor woke me up too about 2-1/2 years ago over 25 extra pounds and I am thankful she did it, otherwise I would have just gained more. I too avoided the scale at all costs, even when getting weighed in a doctors office, I would tell the nurse not to tell me how much I weighed. I was in complete denial. I too looked good, my height at 5' 7" means I could pack in the additional 25 pounds and still look o.k.

But it wasn't O.K. It's been a long journey, I have taken off 18 pounds, and have been stuck on the last 6 pounds for what seems like months now. But I am well within my normal bmi range now and I feel great.

There's lots of nutrition information on this board that will teach you good eating habits, and help you to live a healthier life style. You sound like you're young and you've got your whole life in front of you. You can do this, just make a plan and stick with it.