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Oh goodness, thank you so much for your kind words and support, it means such a lot to me. I'm determined to keep going now, I'll change my route and consider headphones. Thank you.

Yes it's a group of teenagers who are always there, I'm in Wiltshire, England. It's generally a nice place to live but this is getting me down. I think I will try to change my route so I can avoid them, I would happily go further if I don't get shouted at.

Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate the support.

It's not a gym it's outside. I cycle to my run and the run twice round a park then cycle home.

I have Hypothyroidism too. It's controlled with medication but I still find weight loss a real struggle. I'm determined to make this time work, I've just got to be patient I suppose. I've been sticking to 1500 calories per day and increasing exercise, I try to only eat some of the exercise calories back. I've got no advice…

I've suffered with Postpartum Psychosis last year and gained 3.5 stone in 6 months on Olanzapine (an antipsychotic medication) I'm getting serious about my diet now as I'm desperate to be happier in my own body. I'm a UK size 18 which is depressing me more. I'm still on medication, I also have Hypothyroidism which hasn't…

In the same boat!

Starting on Monday :)

I went to the doctor yesterday and I am officially obese, I'm starting again from today, I'm determined. How do you feel?

I'm in the same boat too, it's a pain.

Thank you for the words of wisdom and support. I am on track again today and determined to get this started properly, I really appreciate the time you've all taken to post, it's been really helpful.

Some really, really useful advice and support here, thank you very much. I've managed to stay under calories today. I sometimes manage a few days of this then cave in to lots of chocolate or similar. This time I'm determined to keep it going by allowing small amounts of high calorie food instead of banning it although.…

Thank you for such a supportive reply. You're right, I need to make a choice. I'm ready to lose weight. I don't know how to dispel the negativity though.

Thank you.

Far too embarrassed to open my diary, I'm only honest with it because nobody can see! I know why I'm not losing but I can't seem to stay motivated long enough. I suppose I'm after some moral support more than anything.

Thank you, I'm not expecting to be at goal by then but it's nice to have a goal in mind to push towards. I appreciate your responses.

Thank you for all your comments and support. I am still struggling desperately. I have gained a stone and a half on the medication and I have lost my confidence to leave the house. I keep eating and eating and eating. I binge in the evenings particularly but I can't seem to stop. I feel I need help but I don't know where…

I need to keep taking the medication but I am concerned about diabetes and other problems associated with being overweight. Apparently there are no alternatives to the drugs I need. I'll be taking the medication for about 6 more months but I hope to minimise the damage. I'm trying to plan my meals so that I'm not wandering…

Good place to start, I hope you and your friend are able to make the changes you'd like.

Thank you for your insights. I am breastfeeding exclusively. It's tricky knowing what's best to begin.

Hi, My third baby is 4 months and it's time for me to start back on track. New friends always welcome especially if we can support each other through the demands of having a young family.

I'm really struggling with it but my medication levels are not stable and have never been so since diagnosis 5 years ago, however I've had three children in 5 years so this has played a big role.

If she asked for your help telling her when she's gaining then yes, I'd mention it. I wouldn't otherwise. I might say "I wondered if you'd like someone to walk/run/gym/swim with, I remembered you asking me to offer support last year" then await the response. It's a bit unfair of her to ask you to tell her if she will then…

OK, that's a fairly compelling consensus! Thank you.

Thank you, I love some of these suggestions. Looking forward to shopping now!

Thank you, some really good ideas here. I will give as many as possible a go. Today I manage to avoid the temptations of hight fat/sugar snacks but found I just haven't eaten enough instead. I'm going to make a real effort tomorrow to find enough time for meals.

Thanks for putting it into perspective for me. You're all right of course!

Wise words, thank you.

Thank you so much for all the reassuring replies. You've made me feel so much better about it. I'll keep doing what I am, trying to eat as healthily as possibly for good nutrition with the occasional indulgence too. I gained roughly 35lbs with each of my two previous pregnancies and that's about what I'm heading for now.

I believed exercise was more important than diet, now I see it's very much the other way around.