22 and feel like I'm 50

As you have seen diet pills are not the answer. It really is about lifestyle changes. You need to treat your body right and it will take good care of you. I had let myself go over the years with using excuses like being busy or not having time to fix "good" meals. You need to make time for you and your healthy lifestyle. I am 42 and feel like I am back in my 20's. I am so very pleased with my energy levels that honestly, I am probably in the best shape of my life. You need to make the decision to change for YOU. It helps that you are wanting to look good for that special someone, but honestly it really needs to be ALL ABOUT YOU! God bless you girlie and I hope you can turn things around. The good thing is that you have come to the right place to get all the support and information you can handle.

Hello, I wanted to write because I am double your age and started thinking, "what would I want my older self to tell my younger self?" because on thing I find my self saying is that I am 44 and feel like I am 64!

FIrst thing is to stop 'gaining' weight. To look at whatever weight I am at and not let it go one pound over. I was 'heavy' at 195 lbs. but it would've been easier on my body to stay there then be 44 years old and get to 250 lbs! If you're 250 now it will be better for you then being 300 later..

To accept I am a good person no matter what weight I am but I will always feel less of myself the longer I keep the pounds on. I have a very loving and supportive husband of 21 years but I still know in my heart I would feel so much better if I looked and felt healthier

Eat dessert (my favorite) only ONCE a week and keep small hard candies and dark chocolate handy for cravings.

To start exercising and NEVER stop (if you have no children now is the best time to make a daily routine for yourself) but be determined to find exercise you like and mix it up a little bit with a couple of days ones you don't so learn learn a balance and don't get bored with the same routines. I find that I love to exercise now, but my body is so sore with arthritis and other ailments, I really wish I would've pushed myself when I was younger.

Eat foods you love, just smaller portions.

I am sure there is so much more I would say but I felt so healthy back then I probably wouldn't have listened!

I am trying to listen to myself now and I can't give up this time. I just had a baby daughter (surprise) last year and my body is so out of shape. I don't want her to have a 'fat mom' who can only sit on the sidelines as she plays at the park or goes on fer first rollercoaster ride.

Never give up, you can do it. For yourself first and then for all those you love now and in the future.

Many blessings, Angela

As you have seen diet pills are not the answer. It really is about lifestyle changes. You need to treat your body right and it will take good care of you. I had let myself go over the years with using excuses like being busy or not having time to fix "good" meals. You need to make time for you and your healthy lifestyle. I am 42 and feel like I am back in my 20's. I am so very pleased with my energy levels that honestly, I am probably in the best shape of my life. You need to make the decision to change for YOU. It helps that you are wanting to look good for that special someone, but honestly it really needs to be ALL ABOUT YOU! God bless you girlie and I hope you can turn things around. The good thing is that you have come to the right place to get all the support and information you can handle.

Could not have said it better myself! Love it..

Trust me we are in the same boat, my boyfriend is a slim guy and beside him I feel like a whale, Feel free to add me. Maybe you could start working out on weekends and then after awhile try to fit it in a couple times a week. Hope u reach your weightloss goal.

I had the same lazy thinking as you but trust me, as soon as you find that motivation within yourself, you won't think of anything but losing weight!! I have been struggling all my life with my weight and 2 weeks ago, I finally used my MFP, talked with my friends, and finally gave myself a good talking to (because it's all about YOU - YOU have to WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT, noone else can make up your mind for you that it's time for a change). I decided then and there that enough was enough - it's another new year but same old resolutions and this time I am going to do something positive for myself. The first week I signed up with a life-coach/nutritionist and after talking with him, discussing all my fears, I weighed myself and the number on that scaled scared me so much that that strengthened my resolve. I started eating breakfast (something I never liked!) - low fat yoghurt with lots of seeds, and drank lots and lots of water. Working out was a huge challenge for me but I started small things - walking around the block, and using my exercycle and home workouts in the comfort of my own home with noone around to be conscious of. Start slow and set your mind on a goal weight. Once you do that, divide into how much pounds/kgs you want to lose each week. A smaller number is always easier to achieve so it doesn't become too impossible or intimidating. I'm into my 2nd week and I couldn't believe I had it in me this whole time!! I wake early and prepare my lunch along with my kids' school lunches, eat breakfast and off we go. I walk around my school campus, up and down stairs and come home to cook dinner and put on a dvd workout and that's my day. It really does get easier:)...but YOU have to WANT to change!! I hope this helps you...good luck and let me know how you go:)