why does losing weight have to be so hard???

MB_Positif

It's only hard if you make it hard. Take it one day at a time, one major change at a time. What worked for me was to spend the first month or so getting a handle on eating better, then I added exercise.

PurpleKisses85

I'm only on week one and feel like I should give up already!

Gaining weight is easy for me half the time I don't even know I'm gaining but losing is hard!! I'm always hungry. Grouchy cus I always want something carbolicious. I just need some tips or something cus by this time next week I may just order me a whole pizza and eat all of it at the rate I'm going!

Secret for ya: it's not hard. If you commit to it and really want it, you will design a new lifestyle for yourself. It's actually easier and feels better to live healthily.

Steer clear of weird fads and temporary crash diets. Make good choices day after day, and next thing you know, you'll be winning.

Thanks for the secret tip! I am learning lots of new things on here and I am feeling much better about me being able to do this since I have seen all of these great responses. Thanks everyone!

Firefox7275

Eat your nine servings of low sugar fruits and non starchy vegetables in the full rainbow of colours every single day - that is a TON of food and will help fill you up. Combine that with lean protein at every meal and snack, small portions of healthy fats, plus something for extra fibre and minerals. Water (in the produce), fibre, protein and to a lesser extent fat all confer satiety (make you feel fuller for longer). You might listen to the 'Smarter Science of Slim' podcasts on eating more and exercising less whilst losing weight and staying healthy.

kelsully

I would say make smaller changes....if you make the first week so hard you are likely to quit. make small adjustments then when they become habit move onto the next one