Hoping I can finally commit to weight loss

It’s one of those things where I’ve been telling myself I need to do it, but it can wait another day.

Well, I this past week I was on vacation with a large group. I was sitting on the edge of a hot tub talking with some family and someone handed out shots and took our picture. They shared it on fb messenger in this group they setup for sharing vacation pics. I wasn’t just horrified with what I saw, I was absolutely disgusted by my body.

I’ve lost weight before and I know I can do it, but I have an almost addictive relationship with food. To top it off I turn to food when I’m stressed. Since having kids it’s been hard to maintain focus. And I’ve found it harder to find alternative ways to release stress.

For the moment I can’t get the absolute disgust out of my head. I’m hoping that keeps me going. The initial couple months are the hardest.

Sorry for the long post, I just needed a place to articulate my thoughts.

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Twinksy · 56-60, F

Hi

You are definitely not alone in this battle! I am not really overweight but have steadily put on around 2 to 3 kilos every year for the past 4 years or so and I don't like it! I keep meaning to start a diet but can't find the motivation right now.

How overweight are you? I can imagine it must be harder when you have gotten past a certain stage and it all seems impossible. But there are many success stories out there.

Have you tried keto style eating? I used to manage to lose some kilos on Dukan Diet before - it's quite easy to do and you lose cravings. But I love carbs so that's where it becomes a problem for me. I actually get sick of eating meat (even though I am not a vegetarian and love a good steak).

Anyway good luck, wish you success! Put that picture up on your fridge next to a younger, slimmer one of yourself and you will get more motivation I'm sure!

Namesaresohard · 36-40, M

@Twinksy Thank you for reminding me that I’m not the only one.

I’m currently 226 pounds, which is significant as I’m short at 5’5”. I was never heavy until adulthood. Even though I had a stocky build I had very low body fat until my early 20s. I became sedentary and ate more. Food became my primary source of entertainment. My life literally revolves around it and after several years I was up to 245!

I finally realized I wasn’t living my life and I had to learn to control my eating. The first month I literally cried every day or two, because I wanted to indulge so badly. But it became easier, I lost the excess weight, and even became an avid runner. I ran over 10 miles a day eventually!

When I met my now wife I slowly started letting myself go again. A couple times I found myself over 200 again, but then lost it.

In the past year it’s been getting out of hand again. Between work and family life I find myself stressed. Unfortunately I deal with it by stuffing myself with food. Running and exercising used to be a good stress relief, but I didn’t have time before.

I like the idea of putting the picture next to an older one! I’m going to have to try it. Thank you for your reply. 😊

Twinksy · 56-60, F

No worries 🙂 You sound like someone who respects yourself and just fell into some bad (easy) habits. I am convinced that you will get back to the weight you want to be. You are certainly not amongst the heaviest out there! Maybe try to save a cheat day for one day a week (say Saturdays) then you don't feel so bad, as you don't feel you are deprived forever more! Also it can give you something to look forward to. If you can find a copy of Bill Phillips book, he can give you a real boost on how to do it, including many pictures of other people's success stories.

It's never going to be easy but most important is to start... and not beat yourself up when you fail, just start again the next day 😉

All the best!

Namesaresohard · 36-40, M

@Twinksy Thank you for the encouragement! You’re awesome!

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