Hello

Thyme4achange

Just joined the site at the recommendation of a friend. I need to lose approximately 35lbs and hope to do so.

I have always struggled with my weight and have managed to be "thin" three times in my adult life, each time only for 6 months before slowly packing the pounds back on.

This time when I lose it will be forever, so if it takes me a little longer, I am okay with that.

My two biggest problems: (i) I am lazy and just don't exercise, I am the master of excuses, and (ii) I have a food obsession - I just can't seem to control what goes into my mouth. I must own at least 10 different diet and health books, but never seem to commit for more than 2 weeks.

Now, it is a time for a change. Hoping to find the support I need here.

catmandoodle

Hi and welcome to this fabulous site. The food diary is the key. Be honest in your recordings. The more you use it the better tool it is. I did not exercise in the very beginning. I said I was taking it slow. However after eating properly for the first week, I seemed to have some energy. I worked on getting out of the armchair on my own power and not pushing on the arms. Little by little I am more interested in exercising. You can do it. Come her for support. Friend me if you would like to.