I need help losing weight. It's serious. I'm 100 pounds over weight. ?!


Question: I need help losing weight. It's serious. I'm 100 pounds over weight. .?
I have done EVERY THING. I've joined gyms, I've tried all the fad-diets, I've worked out a lot, I've tried being a vegetarian, I've tried EVERY THING. I just don't have the will power. I don't have the self esteem...I don't have a lot of money.
My friends always tell me that I have such a "pretty face" and they think I'm awesome. They love me. They just know, that I have been single and depressed forever and it's probably all because of my weight. Then, when I start feeling good, and dieting and exercizing, some thing in my life happens, and I quit. I go running back to my comfort food and binging.
I can't afford to do anything like gastric bypass. And I really just don't want to do it. I've seen people that've had it and its screwed some of them up. That would be the 100% last resort for me.
Are there any hope for me to lose weight.? Should I just give up and jump off a cliff or what.?
I'm just really depressed about because yesterday was my 28th birthday and I went to all these costume parties and I was the fattest, grossest girl at them all. I'm disgusting. But I have no family. I've disowned them. My dad is dead and my mother is a pot head and steals money from my 14 year old brother so yeah...That's only a taste of the issues with them.
Anyways. Someone help me please! I need to lose weight. Health Question & Answer


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Okay, if you seriously tried everything, and you've reminded faithful to whatever regiment you've tried, and you're still not losing weight, it is very possible that you have an underlying disorder such as PCOS, or a thyroid condition.

That being said, losing weight is a long process, and I think people get discouraged when they don't see results right away. What has worked for me is cutting down on carbs (I used to live off of them), eating a lot of whole grains, LOTS of fruits and vegetables, and I drink a lot of water. I don't drink soda, at all. On top of that, I walk at least two miles a day 4-6 times a week. Depending on how I feel, I will walk up to five miles. Some days, I do light weight training, and break out my Wii Fit (which I don't recommend for serious weight loss. It's fun, but it doesn't really get your heart going.) I also let myself have a cheat day once every two weeks, where I will eat basically anything I want. What's the fun in life if you can't indulge every once and a while.?

Since January, I've lost 70 lbs, and at the risk of sounding like a commercial, I feel really great. Before that, it took me a long time to get in the right mindset to lose weight. I'd do it for a month, and fall off. I think losing weight is about a certain state of mind, as well. If you're not ready to lose weight, and make the sacrifices that come with it, you're obviously not going to succeed. The health benefits of losing weight are amazing, as well. My blood pressure went from being 140/90 to 117/76. My periods also regulated, which, my doctor said was from the weight loss.

Being 100 lbs overweight is serious. It can stop ovulation, it puts strain on your joints, not to mention the increased risks of diabetes and heart disease. The first few weeks of any weight loss routine are hard, but it gets easier, and it does need to be a lifestyle change. Fad diets do not work, long term. You'll lose the weight, and put it back on and feel worse than before.

You need to work on your self esteem as well. Just because you are overweight, does not mean you are ugly. Do not rely on your single status as any indication that you are not beautiful.

I also know what you mean about binge eating. Before I lost weight, anytime I felt emotional I went to food. I still do that, but I'm sensible about my emotional eating. Mostly carrots, and vegetables. also, always eat breakfast. It helps your metabolism.

A big mistake I made in the beginning was weighing myself everyday. I wanted to see results so badly, and when I didn't see the scale move everyday I got so discouraged that I wanted to quit. I weight myself every Sunday when I wake up, and I usually see results, which makes everything worth it.

You can also still eat fast food. Depending on the place, I will order a salad. McDonald's has some really good salads, for instance. I don't have a lot of money, either, but I've managed.

It can't just be about losing weight, it really does have to be a lifestyle change. The first few weeks are hard, but the results are so very worth it. Health Question & Answer

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I would suggest a cleansing diet. I lost 12 pounds in 9 days and then 28 pounds in less than a month. I also lost a lot of inches too! I learned that cleansing will help the body get rid of toxins. Toxins come from a lot of things like fast food, pollution, food additives and preservatives and lots of other things. The toxins get stored in the fat in our body. To get rid of the fat, we have to get rid of the toxins by cleansing the body. This made sense to me and I decided to try a cleanse program and it worked. The weight came off fast and this kept me motivated to keep going, not like other diets where the weight loss it too slow. I did Jenny Craig, Weight Watcher and Medifast. If you want to learn more call the toll free number 1-877-587-4647 or check out the website. This was the first time I ever did a cleanse, it was easy and I feel better. Good luck whatever you decide to do! http://thebestcleansingdiet.com

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Well, I think you just made the perfect case for why diets don't work! You get excited about something new, start it, start feeling deprived, cheat, feel guilty, and round and round we go. Lord knows, I've been there too! Why don't you try something different.? I call this my "non-diet." Just make a few simple changes that won't let you feel deprived and ready to cheat. Over time, these changes will add up to big pounds on the scale. I'm talking about things like:
1) Weigh yourself once a week, at approx. the same time, wearing approx. the same thing.
2) Try to make the healthiest choices possible when choosing food. For example, choose brown rice over white rice. Choose whole-grained bread over white bread, etc.
3) Eat half of your normal portion at each meal.
4) Never skip breakfast as it wakes up your metabolism and gets it working for the day.
5) Only allow yourself one sweet on Saturday and one on Sunday (unless it's a special occasion like a birthday). Chew sugarless gum when you want because sometimes you just need a flavor in your mouth.
6) Drink mostly water and plenty of it. Save sweet drinks for special occasions. Limit soda-even diet. Skim milk is excellent!
7) Try to hit all the major food groups when choosing your food: lean protein, veggies, fruits, whole-grains, low-fat dairy.
8) Be more active. Ride your bike, take a walk, put on some good tunes and dance, jump rope, etc. Try to do something that leaves you huffing and puffing for 30 minutes each day.
Now you might complain that the weight won't come off fast enough on a "non-diet" but you've already explained why your weight isn't coming off as it is. It will come off this way. Yes, it will take a little longer because you're not starving yourself, but as long as it works, isn't that all that matters.? The time is going to pass regardless, the only question is what will YOU look like after the time has passed. So, I encourage you to try something different and see if you get different results. Good luck!!Health Question & Answer

Me too! I have finally found one thing that has helped and it really doesn't hurt. I stopped eating after 6 pm. That means nothing after 6 just water. Or if it is going to be an early night for me and I am going to bed early I will stop eating at least 4 hours before bed. also I refuse to eat breakfast until I have been up half an hour. I have discovered that if I stop and think about eating something healthy for breakfast it sticks with me longer. It has been a slow process but I have lost about 2 pounds a week for the last 4 weeks. It is not much but seeing the weight loss on the scale makes me more determined to eat healthy.Health Question & Answer



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