Talk to me about losing weight. Kick some sense into me please.

[IndecentFeminist]

I'm fat. I own it, and don't hate myself over it, but I am. A fairly hefty 18 so still 'straight" sizes but way out of healthy range.

There's no excuse, I eat really badly and always have done. Really disordered eating, I don't eat vegetables, rarely eat fruit, eat snacks all day. I lack motivation to change because I enjoy food and have never liked exercise bar things like sailing and team type sports. I don't have masses of energy due to b12 issues, thyroid etc but am aware that diet plays a part.

I look in the mirror and don't hate myself, but am well aware that many of the things I do to try to improve how I look, rethinks of hairstyles etc would have far less impact than just losing some excess weight.

I'm quite pretty, objectively speaking, and don't necessarily look my weight as I'm tall and carry myself well, and most of my weight is around my middle. I'm 'well turned out' as my granny would have said. I was attractive when I was younger, I just never realised it, so didn't do anything to preserve it.

I think I need to change though, I can't keep getting bigger and I want to be healthier and more vital.

Kick me up the arse please?

If not now, when? The pandemic is still ongoing and right now your health should be your priority. Focus on nutrition and exercise, the weight loss will come after. Think about what you're putting in your body and ask if that's the best thing you could be doing for your immediate and long term health

I'm telling myself I need to be in the best state physically I can be at the moment. Like meowwoofwoof says.

I don't like guilting myself into it but it stops me reaching for the chocolate so much so there we are.

I could have written this post myself. I need to give myself a good kick up the bum. I'm pretty sure a lack of organisation (planning meals, food shopping , disorganised cupboards - the kitchen is clean and tidy on the outside but the cupboards are a mess) and lack of motivation are my main problems. I'm a 16 but think I'm creeping up to an 18 and I need to nip it in the bud.

You only get one body. You've got to nurture it, nourish it. I think the whole mindset towards food has to shift. It's there for nourishment and energy first. I'm not saying don't enjoy your food, you absolutely should, but everything in moderation. Try some different forms of exercise, you might find something you love. Even if it's walking, it's great for your mental health too!

It's sooooo fucking hard, right? I've been aware I've been very overweight for 5 years since having kids (it was the twins that kickstarted it ) and I've just got lazier and fatter since.
I'm not unhappy being bigger, but I recognise it's not best for me and also I'm not fit enough to run around after my kids and do all they want to do (bike rides, run around the beach)..etc

I've finally got a surgery date for endometriosis and desperate need and want the operation but they won't confirm it until I have lost at least a stone. It's been the kick up the backside I've needed and I've lost 7lbs since Christmas.

You can do it, you just need the right motivator!