I need to lose weight! 50lbs! Seriously this time!

Hey you sound like me!! I need to lose 50 lbs too my highest weight was 227 and I also carry it pretty well but man I feel like a slug sometimes, a fat slug. Welcome this is an awesome way to keep motivated and to really keep an eye on what you're putting into your body. I've also yoyoed several times more than I care to admit, I got down to 202 and I was so ready to be under 200 for the first time in years but for whatever reason I quit, well no more!!! Feel free to add me so we can support each other!!

hey ladies! sounds like you have an ongoing pounds-up pounds-down rollercoaster;

i have been sick with ED for almost 15 years, beated this sickness. all i can suggest, it has been a consistent combination of 80% nutrition (yeah, i won't call it diet, simply) and 20% gym. i started of far below bottom.

a few TIPPS:
1.) COMMIT and be ACCOUNTABLE to YOURSELF. WRITE DOWN a long-term-goal, then split it into smaller goals. PIN this board somewhere you see it daily (best is on your fridge) your brain works without you ever noticing it.
2.) HOOK UP with a buddy who is heading the same goal, take your appointments at the gym or outdoors as serious as you'd be dating your bae for the first time
3.) Hydration: most important: DRINK EVERY morning two large cups of warm! water, squeeze in the juice of a lemon, add a good pinch of cinnamon powder. it's magic! (if you get bored of warm water you can use decaf green tea)
CUT out all soda, drink plain water, no gas!
5.) NUTRITION: make sure you have a caloric deficit of 500calories, if you desire a steady and healthy weight and fatloss
get yourself a kitchen scale, it makes a huge difference, of how much you REALLY eat.
CUT out 30% of the current carbs you eat now. don't cut out everything at once, because carbs are the primary source of fuel easy to dissect.
your ratio should be 50%proteins, 30%carbs, 20%fats
CARBS: should be mainly coming from green veggies, sweet potatoes, fruits like oranges, kiwi, apples, pineapple,
PROTEINS: eggs, egg whites, lean chicken meat, ground beef, fish, salmon, red beans chick peas, tofu, low fat curd cheese, low fat cottage cheese, high quality protein powder (i use dymatize hydrolized 100% whey protein isolate) all flavors
FATS: unsalted almonds & pistachios, unsalted pumpkin & chia seeds, flaxseeds, avocados, flaxseed oil, olive oil, salmon, eggs,
HERBS: parsley, chive, onions, garlic...
MINERALS: i use a blend of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, trace and ultra trace elements, decaf green tea and aloe, which helps me balance my nutrition best, it's called VEMMA; daily one shot -- go to losica.vemma.eu to check it out. the best brand so far in maintaining your energy, vigorousness, balance,

6.) WORKOUT: PICK UP THE WEIGHTS, and BUILD MUSCLES ladies!!! Cardio does nothing than eat up the rest of your muscles! but muscles are NECESSARY for weight loss even fat loss!
THE more muscles you build (especially legs and core training) the more your BMR increases and your metabolism speeds up which means, you burn more calories even during your sleep.

I can tell from my own experience I am heavier than ever before (i'm 5'2" and 130pounds but i fit into almost the tiniest sizes (except of my butt cheeks)

go for it ladies, hope this has helped you

Looking for some support along this journey. It is nice to hear of your foals, successes and even your trials! I hope I can support all of you when you need it to.

You can totally do this! I'm a super super busy mom of 4 and am down 40 lbs so far. Hard work will pay off! Add me as a friend if you want. I'd be happy to encourage you and help you any way I can!