I'm Tired of Being Fat and Failing at Every Diet!

Step #1 is coming on and voicing it, I think. We all have those kind of Blah days, I know I do. Up and down like a rollercoaster lol

Your not alone, I also have had a rollercoaster trying to get into shape. Its been so tough, but we can do it!! Be fit & don't quit!!!! Find inspiration and motivation, cooking healthier, sports, anything active. Iv been desperatly trying to find a reason and a motivation and Im now forcing myself which is why im trying to get connected with as many people as I can. To support each other, give tips, be accountable. You can do it!

Hi. Welcome. Have you written up a log of your intake each day:? Little changes can make such a big difference sometimes depending on your current food types and log. Like ninerbuff above says: your behaviour is possibly something to look into.
One thing I found helps is to stop eating while you're still hungry as it will take the brain a while longer to register that you are full. That way you never overeat. Little things like swapping tugar in tea/coffee with sweeteners and breakfast cereals which are full of sugar with things like oatmeal which will keep you fuller for longer and are nutritionally much better for you.

I too believe as ninerbuff, you have to wrap your head around a lifestyle change. Does that mean never having another cookie? God, I hope not! I also had an eating weekend, but told myself I'd be right back at it on Monday. I'm 55 and the weight is very stubborn to come off and it is difficult to not get discouraged. I am also doing a low carb lifestyle as my body seems to only want to turn carbs into fat. Not going as far as Keto, that would send me over the edge. Good luck and remember, you're not the only one out there that suffers from the roller coaster effect.

For me dieting just doesn't work, diets have too many restrictions. I have been on every diet known to man, lost weight just to gain it all back again because it is not realistic to live with restrictions your whole life. In November 2016 I decided I was simply just going to start eating healthier, within calories and get my body moving after being a couch potato for nearly 8 years. its been 127 days today, I am down 48lbs and I am exercising 6 days a week. I eat what I want when I want as long as I have room in my calories... I prep/plan my weeks, prelog my day and if we are going out on say a Saturday night I get up and burn some calories so I have an extra cushion for calories to enjoy adult beverages and maybe a not so healthy meal. This the longest I have ever gone on any "diet" and totally have changed my mindset with food. Being accountable is key, I realized I was the only one in control of my life, I dumped the excuses and just did it. I've learned so much from MFP on the foods to eat to keep me feeling fuller longer. So many nice people on here willing to help without judgement. Start of small, commit to logging your food every day, learn how to eat within your calories and your macros. After a while it will become second nature... Giving up is not an option as weight loss it not linear, you will hit a plateau, there will be weeks you gain, weeks you stay the same, you have to learn to push through disappointment. The scale is evil, take your measurements, take transformation pics and update them monthly or how ever often you want. You are in control, you can do this. Commit to it and don't look back... your future self will thank you for it