Topic : 100 pounds to loose and just getting started - AGAIN!

I have yo-yo dieted since I was a teen.  I turned 58 last week.  I have been diagnosed with a bulging disc, carpal tunnel and arithis in my back.  This weight has to go......and I am at my wit's end.  I am going to start a healty diet.....I know the rules.......just don't have the willpower.  I am going to post here for support.....where others know my pain.  I am going on vacation in August with my hubby, kids and grandkids.  They are so excited.  They want Nana to go the beach, pool, and waterpark with them.......I want to be able to wear a swim suit.   My goal for August is 35 pounds. 

  

I will write often.  thanks for listening. 

The magic word you used is getting started.  The key to losing weight is even when you seem to to off and go a little crazy eating the magic word is getting started again.  Good Luck.

I' M A 29 YEAR OLD AND WEIGHT ABOUT 250 LBS, I WAS 270 AND HAVE MANAGED TO LOSE SOME WEIGHT BUT HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO. I AM 5'7" SO I SHOULD WEIGH ABOUT 170. I UNDERSTAND ALL ABOUT HOW HARD IT IS, BUT WE HAVE TO KEEP TRYING. I WORK IN THE MEDICAL FIELD AND AND SEE THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF OBSEITY. I AM HOPING THAT HAVING OTHERS TO TALK TO WILL HELP KEEP ME MODIVATED.

I am a 24 year old woman. I know where you are coming from when you said that  you havent worn shorts in years or a bathing suit. I want you to know you are not a freak and you are not alone in this. I would like for you to look for the book Fearless Women. There are many women in the book from all walks of life who have walked down the road you are traveling. One of those women I know. She is an awesome woman as are you! She has been through the husband, cancer and much more.  I dont know all the answers or words to share with you to make everything better, But I do know that I will start this journey here with you! You are brave to come here tell your story

Hi all- here I go again. I am hoping this is the last time I start. I watched the  Dr. Phil this morning (from  Friday) and everytime he said, something to the effect of how about doing it one time  the right way and have it be the last time, I said to myself wouldn't that be great . I am here looking for some support. I have failed in the past and one of my many problems is I try and fix everything by myself. I have never been any good at asking for help. My  friends are supportive and they all would tell you that they need to lose some weight too and they know how I feel  but none of them have a clue about how hopeless I feel most of the time.  I hide it very well. I have read "The Ultimate Weight Soultion" and will be re-reading it again trying to work the 7 keys and work on facing my demons instead of hiding from them. I know this will be hard because food has been my constant companion for the lat 15 years. But I turned 49 recently and I swore that I would not turn 50 and still be fat. So,  when Dr Phil asked the guy that wanted to lose weight for his anniversary to give him 90 days, I thought I could do that. So, I commit to getting on my treadmill(10 minutes min) every day, to make better food choices every day and to check in with the Dr Phil message boards  looking for words of wisdom, encouragement , tips for success and to share my feelings. I have a long road ahead of me but I want to concentrate only on  the next 90 days. Good luck to me and to everyone who reads this  

  

CG    

Hi Patti!   

  I'm Pam, 5'7" and 232 - 52 yrs. young, and I used to be a woman Marine. Can you believe it? I'm so hopeless about food. As an only child, I learned to find comfort with other things instead of other people. It's so difficult to unlearn this. And when you're fat you're ostercised, too. I need some help learning to care for people again. I'd do just about anything NOT to think about food every other minute of the day and night. I have Dr. Phil's Ultimate Weight Loss book, but I'm going to get the food guide and Robert Reames book on speeding up the metabolism, and give it a try! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you too!!! Check in with you soon!  

   

Pam in Houston, TX   

I just ordered the book and will try to read it.  I have been on every diet there is and have lost and gained it all back.  

I am 57 this year and weigh the most I have ever weighed (220) and need to do this for my health sake.  

My sister is younger and taller and has lost 65 lbs in the last 8 months on weight watchers, so I need to do the same.  Not for her but for me.  

I am also going to concentrate on the next 90 days.  I go to the gym 4-5 days a week so I will keep this up and leave off the ice cream and snacks at least.  

   

Thanks for listening, good luck.  

Charlene  

Thank you, merdenems for taking the time to read my little story. I don't know about being brave. This was my last place to turn. I never heard of that book, but I will look for it. Thank you again.

I just wanted to say hello everyone and also watched Dr Phil's show on the summer weight loss challenge.  I also am starting the program I have done well yesterday.  I have difficulty dealing with my emotions also I eat when I am happy, sad, depressed, and any other emotion.  I am keeping a journal to write down how I feel if I have the urge to eat.  It makes me more aware of my feelings and I realize I dont need to medicate myself with food.  I also have been reading the book Ultimate Weight loss.  I have started the 14 day rapid weight loss from the food guide.  I want to lose 30 lbs in the 90 days and continue after the 90 days to reach my goal of 145 lbs I have 135 lbs to lose.  I want to do it for myself to improve my health and be able to wear stylish clothes I am so tired of wearing the baggy shirts to cover up what I have.  I want to do this and no matter what if I don't do it now next year will be here and I will still weigh 280 or more.  A year is not very long especially when you are 50 they seem to go by much faster.  I am taking one day at a time by this time next year I want to be thinner and healthier for me I want to see my grandchildren grow up and be able to play with them and not sit and watch them play.  Good luck to everyone and keep up the good work YOU are all worth it and are deserving of being happy and healthy.   

Sharon