Lost in fat

[Istherehopeforme]

Name changed for this. I feel desperate, I am lost in how fat I am and how much I can’t stop eating. Iv lost myself as I no longer want to see people , go places etc of how big I have gotten. Everyday I say I will try better tomorrow and tomorrow comes and I eat junk and crap . Feel so bad about myself , wearing big baggy clothes etc. I have lost weight in the past and logically know all the things to do/ not do. Just can’t get motivated. Even to go out a walk. My body is feeling twice my age.. anyone with my support or advice? I feel hopeless at the minute.

I know that feeling. I could have written this a few months ago. I got myself a pedometer and kept track of my steps. Started with my target at 6000 then increased it weekly. I walked between 18 and 20 000 steps a day before Covid hit me. I also got a second hand exercise bike so I can watch tv and work out at the same time. Just start small.

I felt exactly the same about 4 weeks ago, one day I just thought enough and found a super easy walking workout on YouTube. I've done it everyday since and my eating habits have changed too, I'm being more mindful. I've just started adding in more easy workouts from YouTube. The best one I have found is by Johanna soh 10k indoor step challenge. Definitely get a step watch, I find it really motivating!

yep that was me 3 weeks ago

i bit the bullet and got a prescription (paid for ) for saxenda

i'm 11 pounds down after 18 days on it and just not hungry at all. inject myself daily and more than anything its changed my mindset and motivated me. everyday i'm in a decent calorie deficit, hence the weight disappearing

Thanks for the replies, @SometimesSunshineSometimesrain I just ordered a step counter watch so will definitely try to get back into walk as used to do 10000k a minimum now more like 1000 a day.@Kirstyr455 that’s great you are doing workouts- I’m out off trying as know I’ll be so unfit but then I should start small... I have an fitness app on my phone so plenty of videos there already but il look up those u mentioned.
@SaxendaSummer that’s fab you’re doing great - I have researched saxenda and I did consider this but I don’t eat because I’m hungry , in fact I never feel hungry now so wondered would it help with craving?! \ boredom/ emotional eating? Do u feel nauseous by thought of eating?

I’m the same istherehopeforme I really want to exercise again as it helped me not to eat so much. I know 10,000 Steps is not set in stone but when I was doing it, it really helped me to think twice about eating but I just couldn’t keep it up as it took me an nearly 1.5 hours and my legs couldn’t walk any quicker and so it felt self indulgent to spend so much time walking for making myself get so fat.

Don't forget to have a good sleep routine. I find this the best for losing weight.

@TalkToTheHand123 if only my toddler and two other children allowed this, last night was like a merry go round through the night!

I hear you and feel your pain. Yesterday I used app called fat secret to track my food and that helped a bit!
I need to lose 6 stone and in the past have done Cambridge. Ww, SW, and xenixal from GP. Nothing has helped enough. I have googled gastric band abroad.
I did join gym 12 weeks ago and have enjoyed going and using the treadmill.

What's your plan for today?

@SaxendaSummer

yep that was me 3 weeks ago

i bit the bullet and got a prescription (paid for ) for saxenda

i'm 11 pounds down after 18 days on it and just not hungry at all. inject myself daily and more than anything its changed my mindset and motivated me. everyday i'm in a decent calorie deficit, hence the weight disappearing

That's amaxing, please can you tell me the price and where you bought this from.

£58 a pen from Asda pharmacy. The pharmacist does an online consultation before giving the prescription . You can get through boots also

Pen lasts couple of weeks on lower dose, prob a week or so on highest dose but I'm losing enough small dose for now

Side effects can be nausea/headache/constipation but mine are minimal, biggest issue is remembering to eat at all as there's no hunger to remind me.

Injection is by a teeny needle you don't feel

Please do research this though as there's all the usual warnings that go with any drug

There's a newer one on the market soon called wegovy which I believe is even more effective if that's possible!

Thanks everyone, interesting about saxanda- , glad it’s working though expensive isn’t it!
My new step counter watch arrives this ma so that’s great, aim is to meal plan meals for next few days and have plenty of options in at home!

Glad the injection. Is working for you, I am like op in that shamefully I don't actually know what hunger feels like now as I eat far to much.
Always good to meal plan and try and stick to it. I tend to batch cook a vege chilli at the weekend to have through the week in various ways which helps. In the past I have snacked so much and not had a proper meal so having a proper meal I know helps me in the evenings.