I need help! DESPERATELY!

Just a thought, but since you're in the UK, did you watch the three Horizon programmes about 'the right diet for you'? They may still be available on BBC iPlayer. Absolutely fascinating stuff, and they identified three groups of people, the reasons behind why they overeat, and a relevant diet to think about based on that. There was a questionnaire on BBC website that could help you identify which of the three groups you fitted most closely with, which would be a great start.
I watched the programmes, did the quiz, and have found it enormously helpful in understanding a bit more about myself.

TruthToFreedom wrote: »

Thank you everyone for your replies. I have read through all of them and found them very endearing and supportive.

Just a quick update into my life schedule for those whom were asking. I go to Uni approximately 4 days a week. I work in a pub approximately 20 hours a week during Term time and full time during holidays.

A lot of my nights are late because I am closing at the pub and end up coming home at 2:00 am. Not having eaten since 7:00 pm, I often resort to ordering takeout (usually pizza because that is generally what's left open) so if anyone could offer an alternative to this, it would be a great help to me and my wallet.

Many of you guys suggested different foods to start eating, which I appreciate and will try. Are there any exercises and/or workouts that I should be focusing on while I go to the gym or at home?

Maybe stock up on some hearty canned vegetable or bean soups and chilis and heat one (or even two!) up when you get home? It's probably cheaper, faster, and healthier than eating a pizza.

As pointed out above and yourself you have a track record of not succeeding with the diets. Spending time understanding and working out why this time will be a success has to be one of your priorities, otherwise you will just repeat the pattern. Using MFP is a start.

Dont worry about anonymity, MFP has millions of users, identity is most irrelevant and most are from the US anyway.

Blaming the NHS is weak. Have you been to your GP have you asked for assistance with your weight loss? have you looked at the NHS website there are complete plans and guidance on losing weight? All unis have a health centre where you could get assistance.

All unis will have subsidised gym facilities.

Your target is pretty unrealistic. Safe weight loss is normally 1-2lb a week and you are aiming for something more like 4. You may even hit that in the beginning but the first weight comes off easily and then it slows down the closer you get to target weight. You should be able to keep 2 up though.

Get some mfp friends with open diaries especially and then you cna see what they eat. Your daily maintenance calories is c3252 calories, for every 1lb a week you wnat to lose then thats -500, so 2252 for a loss of 2lb a week.

Logging and understanding what you eat and how many calories is essential. You need to learn how to spend those calories so you feel full and get adequate nutrition. You are going to have to start shopping sensibly and preparing your own food. Its also cheaper.