I am fearful

bfitznygard

I am starting again this morning. I have tried so many times in the past and failed. I am worried this time will be the same How do I find my niche?

kommodevaran

Trying what? To lose weight, you just have to eat less (and move more), but that is something you do, not try. What have you been doing? Are you going to do the same this time?

LivingtheLeanDream

as the saying goes, if at first you don't succeed, try try and try again

more info would be good.

ps worrying gets us nowhere so take control and own it

(yeah I'm one of those glass is always half full people!)

All the best.

shadow2soul

So you didn’t give a whole lot of information so I will just give generic advice:

:flowerforyou: Find an exercise routine you enjoy. If you enjoy it you will be more likely to make it a habit that you continue even once you have reached your goal. If you don’t like it, you won’t want to do it, will probably quit after awhile and won’t give it your all.

:flowerforyou: Set realistic and healthy goals.
No more than 1% bodyweight loss per week for fat loss.
For sustainability:
0.5 lb per week loss if less than 25lbs to lose
1lb per week loss if 25-50lbs to lose
1.5lb per week if 50-75lbs to lose
2lbs per week if 75+ lbs to lose

National Institute of Health says it’s realistic to lose 10% bodyweight over 6 months and then recommends taking a short maintenance break before continuing.

:flowerforyou: Log everything. Even if it will put you in a calorie surplus. That is data you can use to find eating patterns.

:flowerforyou: I highly recommend a food scale. Not only is it the most accurate way to determine how much you are eating, it requires less clean up than measuring cups.

kimny72

Most people who have to keep starting over pick plans that are unnecessarily difficult. Don't automatically choose the most aggressive goal, find ways to fit the foods you like into your calorie goal, and get more active doing things you enjoy. And then be patient and understand everyone has days they go off plan. The people who succeed just don't throw in the towel because of a bad stretch. Good luck!

CSARdiver

Identify what led to the previous failures. Were the changes moderate and realistic?

Success is achieved through small changes which have a dramatic impact over time.

There's your niche.

showjack70

Set realistic goals.

I don't know exactly what "starting again this morning" means for you. I would recommend that you don't make that something drastic. Start by making small changes that you can sustain over time. Start racking up wins and think long term.

I have been there and can relate. Lose significant weight.. Regain it all... I have kept weight off for 6 years this time.

If I can ever help, feel free to ask me anything. Good luck!

Justin741

Routine, Don't give up, and read The Compound Effect. I'm in the same boat, and don't want this to be another serial start. #Imwritingmycomebackstory.

P.S. Anyone can feel free to ADD me.

Fuzzipeg

May be you only need to work out appropriate portions, discover what is right for you. Please don't make it too complicated for yourself. (I speak as someone who has developed dietary issues as I've aged and know having to avoid some foods can cause deficiencies.) You could weigh your current meals it can help to know how much you are actually eating before you get started. (For me digital scales are best, way more accurate than spoons and cups, they don't need to be expensive)

This site giving the proportions of protein/carbs/fats/sugar as is advised, within a calorie total, will show any areas where you are in excess or deficit helping to give you a good overview of your diet which could indicate where you could have difficulties too address. It is never too late to take care of yourself. All the very best as you find what is right for you.