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 · 61-69, 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. 😊