I am trying to lose weight, and finding it harder than I thought

Australia
April 7, 2007 9:59am CST
Is anyone else struggling to lose weight. I have found that it requires a big mind shift in the way you live your life. I seem to have drifted into these bad eating habits and not excersising enough. Now I have to retrain myself to eat healthy and excersise every day. I never thought I would struggle with this, but I do.
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@wachit14 (3595)
• United States
7 Apr 07
I know how you feel. I joined Weight Watchers in July of this year after gaining over twenty pounds. It was so difficult, but I pushed myself every day to stick to the plan and exercise. Thankfully, I had the support of the Weight Watchers community and if I didn't I don't know that I could have stayed motivated. Eventually I lost twenty two pounds, but it took me around nine months. Now, I am struggling to keep it off and that's another challenge altogether.
• Australia
8 Apr 07
Wow, twenty pounds. Thats a really great achievement, congratulations. I can understand what you mean about the struggle to stay at that desired weight. Its a difficult thing to persist with a life change. Keep at it, you should be really proud of yourself. Enjoy your easter break.
@Rabi0322 (188)
• Pakistan
10 Apr 07
yes i m also trying to lose weight but my routine is so bad that i cant help it i dont eat too much i take normal meal but the problem is that i dont have time for exercise i have lost about 12 lbs since last year with too hard working and i want to start that again i give u an idea for best result try what i did and got this much eat normal three times a day take a normal bkfast have a good meal in afternoon but eat less at night and try to eat early daily walk for about half an hour and if you have cycle go out cycling for half an hour too drink juices and milk try to avoid fats and sugar this will help you very much
• Australia
11 Apr 07
Funny that you should mention about the walking and cycling. I have recently started walking every day and something I have noticed is, I feel less hungry after excersise. Where as if I don't excersise at all I would feel more hungry. Weird hey?Thank you for you suggestions.
• United States
7 Apr 07
Losing weight is a constant struggle. I am always trying and yet, I slip and don't get back to it as soon as I could. Don't get to discouraged, just keep at it. I know for me it helps when my husband is on board because he kicks my butt when I stray. Best Wishes with your efforts.
• Australia
8 Apr 07
Thats nice, that your husband is so understanding. Its good to have an understanding and supportive partner. It makes all the difference when your feeling down to have someone to lean on. Enjoy your easter break.
@dr6898 (25)
• Malaysia
7 Apr 07
sometime it's not only what we eat or what we exercise. the psychology part has to be taken care too. Our mindset too. only people who is overweight and/or obese understand what it feel like. What with the low-esteem? so, we have to be strong mentally, eat the right food and little bit of exercise.
• Australia
8 Apr 07
I have found this to be so true. I have noticed this a lot lately, my mindset has not been very positive in the past few years which is why I have put the weight on I think. I practice yoga and try to start the day with a positive attitude. It really helps if you start the day with the right attitude. Enjoy your easter break.