Losing weight feels impossible

I get it! It's so hard recommitting to something that you feel you've only consistently failed at! Just shoot for little, small victories. Drink a lot of water; every glass is a victory. Tell yourself you just have to say no to things three times a day; I did this, and it helps me avoid a lot of icky food and not feel too deprived. After I hit three times, I don't have to tell myself no anymore! Usually I hit this when I'm home, and then I have a small treat. Just try not to late night binge (I have plenty of experience in this arena too).

As far as pizza goes...what is your favorite part of the pizza? For me, it's the sauce. I like to put marinara/pizza sauce with all sorts of kooky things, because it absolutely helps my pizza cravings. Just covering some veggies with pizza sauce and cheese does it for me. Or making a wrap! Or a crustless pizza bake! Go on Pinterest, it's fun to see the ways people are reinventing pizza to cut calories or amp up nutritional value.

And I get that it's super hard when you're surrounded by people who eat #&!@ and don't gain any weight...in my college setting, it's really hard to explain to my hot 20-year-old friends that I don't have that kind of metabolism so no, I can't just "get cray" and binge drink all night and maintain my physique. I make it through that with pure, indulgent narcissism...I just remind myself that I'm working harder than them, and I'm making myself better than them, and I am much more fit, energetic, and healthy than any of them. It's kind of harsh, but it works for me :P

This can be done! On January 2, 2016, I was 378 Lbs. I have lost over 177 Lbs and am now at 200.6 Lbs. Close to one of mini goals of being under 200. I will not say that this has not been hard work because it has been. I am very lucky that my family is supportive of my weight loss but that doesn't mean that they don't eat pizza in front of me or ice cream or a host of other things. I just keep reminding myself of what my goals are and how wonderful I am doing and what I am trying to accomplish. I could eat a piece of pizza if I wanted but I haven't had to yet. I could eat a bowl of ice cream but I haven't because I want to keep working hard. Instead of eating when I am stressed, now I exercise. It can be done but you have to want it for yourself. I know its hard when people are around who can eat anything. When I complete my weight loss journey, I will transfer to maintenance and I will be able to adjust what I eat with proper exercise.

I wish you all the best with your weight loss and hope that you find the success that you desire.