how do I motivate myself and stop binge eating rubbish?

[diamondsandtiaras]

I've just worked out using a BMI calculator, that I need to lose 5 stone to get my weight into the normal range. 5 stone!!!!! I knew I was overweight (size 18/20) but didn't quite realise I had to lose that much to be normal......size 16 has always been normal for me for most of my adult life (the extra is down to DDs 1 and 2!)

I make no excuses for my weight.......it's because I eat way too much junk, drink more than my recommended units and don't do any exercise. I binge eat at every oportunity (i.e go to a shop and blow a tenner on junk food which I consume in one sitting)and have got no idea how to stop doing it....the thought of not being able to do it actually makes me anxious.......that's not normal, is it?

I know all the theory of how to lose weight.......consume fewer calories and exercise so that I burn more than I eat. Fine. Easy peasy. Or not.

I guess I'm looking for tips really.......I just don't want to stop eating lovely food (and am also worried that I literally can't) and become overly attached to my trainers. How do I find the strength to stop bingeing and motivate myself to lose my extra stones?

I'm another "got to lose 5 stone" person. Well, I was. Over the last 9 months I've been following the Idiot Proof Diet (low carb, and a relaxed attitude to high fat food (cheese! om nom nom))and have shifted 4.5 stone with no trouble at all. I've just hit a BMI of 24.8 and am still losing

If you have tried and failed on a low fat/high fibre diet why not try another approach?

I'm the OP.........name changed for the hell of it

Thanks for the tips and for stopping by....really helps to feel like I'm not the only one (have one of those really annoying DHs who can eat whatever the hell he likes without putting an ounce on......he really doesn't understand why I find it so difficult to lose weight).

I've ordered the Idiot Proof Diet (v reasonably priced on Amazon at the minute!) Kind of like the idea of a diet designed by a couple of down to earth ladies who have battled the bulge themselves. Quite like the idea of Paul Mckenna, although if the CD has the same effect as my hypnobirthing one did, I'll be fast asleep within 10 seconds of putting it on!

I've made a vow to myself that i will start dragging my (large) behind to the swimming pool twice a week........I'm going to find it hard cos won't be able to go til 8pm-ish once DH is in from work. By that time I'm usually ready for bed!

We're off on holiday on Friday (self catering villa) so I intend to eat lots of salad, grilled meats and to swim 20 lengths 3 times a day in our pool (20m). If I don't come back at least 4lbs lighter in two weeks I will cry!! Does anyone else find it harder now they are older or am I the only 40 year old!!

that sounds very dedicated janajos!!

I don't think losing weight has gotten any harder as I've got older (am 30).......I think my motivation has disappeared a little bit more with every year that passes though!

I dragged myself swimming last night and did 30 lengths........not sure how effective it was though as the pool was so busy I had to keep stopping to dodge people who just seem to stand in the middle and chat

Also started logging everything on Food Focus.