im sick and tired of being sick and tired.

I'm sick and tired of cliches.

:noway: What was the point of posting this?

Just START and get this, you don't have to be perfect, start by making sustainable changes for example IF you drink sugary drinks switch most of them to water. Have smaller portions (most of the time) of the things you KNOW keep you large. E.g. buttery mashed potatoes or sweets or crisps or sandwiches with full fat anything.add more fresh veg.

Note to self....do the above!!! :flowerforyou:

Hello Sarah,

Every thing will change over time and the positive steps you are taking with this programme will I am sure induce positive change in how you feel about yourself and your weight issues. Positive changes will come but in my experience we have to keep putting in effort and checking our thoughts, feelings and actions as only we can do it in the end.

For me it is about motivation and will power to keep going and I don't find it at all easy . After another lapse I am trying to get back on track again. Cutting out most wheat products, reducing alcohol, fatty cheeses and cake are key. I think light exercise is very important. Walking steadily is proven to reduce calories and gives sense of well being, forget jogging I suggest.

Good luck
Dave

Welcome I was your weight about 2 years ago feel free to add me and PM me if you need support :flowerforyou:

You're not alone. Remember that. To start, this is an amazing website with all kinds of tools to help guide you in the right direction. Don't forget, there are lots of books and online forums for healthy lifestyles. Don't ever use the word "DIET"! Use "lifestyle change" instead. Overcome bad habits is 100% psychological. The cravings for bad foods are the same as a drug addict or alcoholic. I recommend "Sugar, Salt, Fat: How the Food Giants Got Us" (I don't remember who wrote it), for an excellent, in-depth exposé on how the food industry and government has convinced us all that packaged food is "safe" to eat.

I'm an emotional eater. I eat when I'm tired. I eat when I'm bored. And after two kids, I am still 25 pounds overweight. Excuses? You bet! I'm the queen of excuses and justification. Years of bad eating have given me a colonic disease where my colon is literally a ticking time bomb. However, it's taken me four years to come to terms with that and realize if I don't smarten up, I'm going to pay for it dearly.

So, identify what you're eating that's bad for you and take responsibility for why and when you eat it.

Exercise: If your feet are too painful because of your foot condition, you can still do some weight training. Start small: 2-lb weights or exercise bands. There are all kinds of muscle-building exercises that can be done without having to stand on your feet, or walking. Check out YouTube for videos. Building muscle is good: muscle burns calories. Building muscle will help your upward spiral to healthy living.

Stay positive. If you get down in the dumps, don't worry - we've all been there. Distract yourself. Put on some good music, pick up your favourite book. Talk to a friend.

One more thing: Don't compare yourself to anyone else. I used to do that all the time and all it did was foster feelings of "Why can't I be like so-and-so" and then I'd get discouraged and pick up a bag of chips, or make a batch of cookies and eat half of them. Look at the long-term and understand that you didn't get where you are today overnight. This has been a lifetime of bad habits. You're not going to achieve your goal weight overnight, or even in a month. But every pound you lose, every inch you shed, is a step in the right direction to a healthy life. Keep your goal in mind and stay positive.

hi sarah. im courtney, 33 yrs old, and today is my first weigh in since restarting MFP. my diary is open to friends and I'm trying to work out 5 days a week, or maybe every day. i have about 75 lbs or so to lose. you are more than welcome to add me, good luck!!!

Hey,

You've come to the right place. I think for starters you should stop eating any wheat or sugary products. Limit your carb and calorie intake. Drink 2-3 litres of water per day. No coke, pastries, bread, pasta, or rice. Eat vegetables, tuna, chicken breasts, eggs... if you're not good at exercising, start it slowly...walk 1-2 hours per day at a high pace. It's gonna be hard in the beginning but nothing is impossible.

I personally gained weight in college, was tired all the time. I couldn't even sleep properly, I was just restless. When I'd wake up in the morning I felt as if a train had hit me. However, after losing a good amount of weight, I feel so much more energetic, awake and focused. I had never thought that my weight was causing me to fall into that chronic fatigue feeling.

Carbs are my enemy, so why should I befriend them? However, before you start any dieting, I recommend you see a doctor in order to check your health. I was diagnosed with PCOS two years ago, and it has helped me recognize my symptoms.I've become more aware of what I should and should not be eating. I has given me the power and determination to fight against it.

I truly wish you all the best in you weight loss journey!

I'm sick and tired of cliches.

Wow... :noway:

try being a little supportive why don'tcha????

oh but wait... you needed a hug after the FB posters thread...

I had this for about 4 years I think I first got it when I was a healthy weight. I eventually went away dont really know how but it started to get worse the more weight I gained.

Plantar fascitis is not a permanent disorder. It can definitely be cured. Losing weight will help. Learning to stretch correctly will help. Learning how to work on trigger points will help, too. Do some reading about trigger points, learn some of the techniques for self-treating trigger points.

I have a sign in my kitchen that says, "remember how much your knees hurt." I look at it when I'm thinking about eating something and it helps me remember why I want to lose weight. Maybe a sign in your kitchen would help you, too.

Hang in there!

I'm sick and tired of cliches.

Firstly don't respond to this guy, just report him. Trolling, insulting, flaming, etc are all against the MFP Posting rules. Report him, and keep him from spreading his vile.

Secondly, I was born into an obese family, with half crippled feet that cause me constant pain, and I too used it as an excuse. I got to be 300 pounds before I finally stepped up and did anything.

I know your pain, I wish I had started much earlier than my 30s. But it isn't important. What is important is that you are here and that you want to change. That's the first step. Every journey starts with the first step. We just focus one at a time.

Feel free to add me as a friend, and if you like, a fellow MFP friend of mine and I are trying really hard to get a motivational group going, to help keep each other pushing past the hard bits, to keep each other accountable with out spreading negativity (Like that rude guy who needs reported) Please come join us, all are welcome over at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/21437-ashes-to-ashes

We like to do games and competitions to try to help motivate each other. We've got one coming up in July that is going to give out some custom drawn tickers for people who get moving with us.

We also just like to chat and hang out too.