Inspiration needed

[FindingTheImpossible]

I am 48 years old. I remember thinking I didn't want to be fat and unhealthy for my 40th.
Over 8 years have passed since then and all I've done is get bigger and more unhealthy.

I am 5' tall and weigh 13 stones.
My waist is 42 inches 42!!!!!! I've never been that big, even when I was pregnant. I can't believe I've allowed myself to get into such a state.

At 39 I was 11 stones and had an 36 inch waist, which was still unhealthy but at least I could walk without getting breathless.

I need to hear from people who've achieved what I am hoping to do. Please share your stories.

And please no judgemental posts. Only inspirational ones.

I’ve not managed to lose the weight I gained, I went from 9 stone to 13 stone and tried everything, loneliness, depression, excuses meant I never stuck at it.
I’m now heavily pregnant but I plan on actually being healthier after having baby.
So I’m not going to be weighing or measuring and instead will focus on how I feel and how my clothes fit.
Unfortunately I think it comes down to self motivation and determination which I’m not good at!

Similar age and put on lots during the lockdown periods and now need to get rid of it before I go back to the office and holidays.

I have cut out alcohol except when eating out, stopped snacking except on fruit and have three sensible meals a day with my dinner having over 50% veg. Portion sizes have also been bought back to sensible sizes.

I will not follow a diet plan as I don't find it helpful for me as I need to be able to work around life so am just trying to go back to how I ate when I was the weight I am aiming to be again.

I have upped my exercise though. Just got a rebounder so at least 40 mins of aerobic exercise a day which is a must as I have a desk job. Also doing core work and some weight exercises around 5 times a week but these are only 10 min sessions but I think are making a difference.

Have lost about 2kg since my head is back from comfort eating. Need to lose another 7kg but I think getting back to good habits will do that.

I honestly think weight loss is a mental exercise and is personal to everyone so I ignore the 'follow this diet' or 'cut out this food' as it has to be something that is a habit you do all the time and fits around you life.

I lost my way when we locked down almost 2 years ago and just ate and drank as life seemed pointless sat at home staring at the same walls and I forgot my good habits.

You can do it but you need to get your head into the right frame.