I don’t know how to lose this weight.

[Tutlefru]

I am getting bigger and bigger. My thighs are so sore at points where they’ve rubbed together. I can barely walk. I am struggling doing basic things like cleaning without getting out of breath, putting my boots on...

This is spiralling and I don’t know how to stop. I feel addicted to food. I’m only 28 and I struggle putting my own shoes on for fucks sake.

Why can’t I break the habit? Fuck if my health isn’t enough of an incentive then WTF is?!

I used to be slim and healthy and had so much confidence now I don’t go out when invited in case anyone just thinks I’m an elephant in a dress.

I hear you ... I'm similar although older. I keep beating myself up as I know what I need to do: cut out the junk, low fat sensible meals, increase veg/fruit and get a bit of exercise. I just can't stop eating though and hate myself for it - it's affecting my health now too. :(

No helpful advice, sorry.

But you're not alone. I'm 25 and can't even walk round the block without feeling out of puff

Its definitely food. I intend to have a "good" or "healthy" day and there's always this tiny voice just reasoning with me all day. Go on, have this or that and you'll be fine and get back on it tomorrow blah blah blah

I'm a walking cliche!

Do you think you eat for emotional reasons? And, if so, might it be worth going to talk to someone about it?

In the meantime, what do you tend to eat in a day?

Don’t worry, your not on your own! Over 50% of the population are overweight and I think that’s down to unhealthy food being cheaper, people’s lifestyles being busier nowadays so not as much time for exercise, and generally food is everywhere!! I have just tried to find healthier alternatives to everything. So randomly for me, having a bottle of Pepsi max for example gets rid of any sugar / chocolate cravings for me! And I now have protein ice cream in the freezer if I need it (lots better for you), and I make healthy pizzas now rather than ordering a dominos or buying one from a supermarket. I’m also surrounded by a load of people who help motivate me and share food ideas so I don’t get bored. Iv followed the Herbalife diet since August and I’m doing well on it, but not every diet works for everyone. Just set yourself goals and a target. My goal was to lose my baby weight and be a healthy BMI for my friends wedding next June, and I’m hopeful I can get there!

I hear you. I've been there. Tried dieting many times, lost some and then put it all on again.

After I had my daughter, I lost 18lbs on slimming world. A few months later I was pregnant again, and since baby was born I've lost a further 62lbs.

Come join us on the 100lbs+ thread. Some of us have done it, some of us mid way like me, and some just beginning. I'm now calorie counting, and honestly, it's like something has just clicked and suddenly it's pretty straight forward to lose weight.

I'll not get my 20s back, but I've two young kids and am determined their lives will be filled with a fit and healthy mum.