Here I go...AGAIN. <sigh>

I am starting again as well. Feel free to add me as support!

I'd recommend definitely adding as many like-minded people as you can, and then making your diary available to friends/others, to keep you accountable. I've found I'm much more motivated to eat well and work-out since seeing how well my friends are eating/how much they're exercising, and knowing that they'll see all the crap I may eat!

Ive yoyoed for 22 years because Ive DIETED this time its a life change,Im learning about how my body works,eating more exercising more and realising 3-4lbs a week isnt obtainable .

Forget what youve done what you didnt do and look at what you WILL do

Its a great place here with the right buddies lots of us are comfort eaters with busy lifes so you will find common ground with someone

Ive still a way to go 61lbs left to lose Ill add you and message me if you need any support you can do this you know you can xx

But you're here, so you sure aren't a quitter. We all fall off the wagon every now and then. Trick is, don't be so hard on yourself. Every day gives us a chance at a brand new beginning. Every great journey begins with just one step!

Since you're a medical professional, you well know the importance of good nutrition. I've tried every diet under the sun and it all came back. I've moved to a lifestyle change instead and focus on only putting healthy things in my body. I have the occasional treat every now and then, but for the most part, I load up on fish, chicken and veggies.

Things like sunflower seed butter and pumpkin seed butter instead of peanut butter; and organic whenever I can. You'ld be surprised how much food you can actually eat if you're eating the right thing. Also, drink more water. I used to pooh, pooh this, but have found out the great benefits that drinking more water actually has. It was a stretch to even drink 8 cups, now I'm up to at least 12, and some days even more.

Also, exercise. Move more. The more you move, the more energy you burn (calories) and the more you can eat, if you wish. Good luck to you and feel free to add me as a friend if you like. Have a great day!

If at first you don't succeed, try and try again! Good for you for getting back on the horse.

I would venture to guest that many of us on this site have tried before, many times.

I know for me, what makes the difference this time is that I look at food differently. I look for the best fuel that tastes good. It's not about eating what I love, it's about loving what I eat. After 6 weeks of eating healthy and beginning an exercise program, I've offed over 20 pounds.

And incentive is good too. My incentive is wanting to be around to see my kids finds their passion, become the adults I know they will be, and perhaps play with a grandchild or two!

Good luck - hang in there - the difference between those who succeed and those who don't is the successors in life don't give up!!!!!

One more thing - make yourself accountable to yourself by using the food diary -- I plan my meals a day ahead, print it out, and use it as my "menu" for the day. It's take "last minute" eating - which was a HUGE issue for me - out of the picture. I take a little time every evening to do my meal planning.

I suppose people think that because you're in the medical profession that you should know better, if only it was that easy!! I've got a catering background so I know exactly what I should & shouldn't be putting in to my mouth.
It's not always about the physical aspect of what you eat, I totally believe that it's a mental thing too.
If as a child, you were told to always finish what was on your plate, you're pre-conditioned to carry on doing that in your adult life, I simply don't have the warning or ignore my brain telling me - actually you're full now and you don't need any more food.
As an adult we all can make choices or can we? I feel that we can't blame anyone for our eating habits, sure, good & bad things happen to each & everyone of us but if we were to get a group of people together, everyone would react and cope with each situation differently.
I don't have any magic quick fixes or answers that will make all my problems go away but I think the only person to resolve my issues will be me.
I don't want to be the size that I am - it makes me really unhappy, totally appalled at what I look like & humiliated that I've continued to let myself carry on & on.
I want to be me - Nette Watt - but a healthier & slimmer version and there's only me that can get me there.
Good Luck in your journey - because that's what it is
Take care - Nette x