Hey!

Was wondering if anyone else on here is trying to lose weight/ be healthier and wanted to chat progress and keep each other motivated haha

Or if people wanna talk about their weight and what they do to stay fit?

I've got quite a long way to go - I'm 5ft6 and 280lbs
I've lived with depression since I was a kid and very much use food as a coping mechanism - but I'm trying to stay positive and love myself - I just want to be healthy c:

I know weight loss can be a tough subject - just thinking about anything to do with my weight used to make me depression spiral, so if you just wanna rant/ express your feelings around it, that's fine too c:

Hi! I wish you the best of luck on your journey.

I've lost about 30 pounds now. My weight has been up and down my whole life. The only thing I've found that works well is to eat less and move more. I count calories. It's a pain but it works.

I'm not sure why I always put the weight back on. I think I just love food too much. I don't think I'm an emotional eater, but who knows?!

What have you been doing to lose?

Awe, thank you

I'm doing a kind-of intermittent fasting thing - I do a 20/4 or sometimes 16/8 (which means 20 hours fasting with a 4 hour eating window etc. ) - but I do have a bit of fruit in the evening sometimes if I'm feeling particularly hungry, or I didn't eat much in my food window (I try to have a substantial, 'dinner' at lunchtime ).

I've been try to just generally eat healthier too, but I'm not calory counting at the moment, and I've been doing yoga, squats and pushups P:

Only decided to actually work at being healthier again 3 weeks ago, so not much visable progress yet (and I only actually weighed myself this Monday xP )

Yeah, I definitely love food and dislike most forms of exercise - so not a great combination xP

I'm learning to actually like yoga and weight training though (I'd love to have a bit of muscle haha)

And congratulations on losing 30lbs! That's really good c:
Do you have any particular exercise routine?

You're very welcome.

Wow! I don't think I could go 20 hours without eating. XD I'm glad it's working for you though.

My parents and I have been at it about 3 1/2 months now I think. We've been eating a lot of salad. LOL I just quit smoking about 3 weeks ago too. My brother thought I was crazy for dieting and quitting smoking at the same time. Maybe I am, but it's working.

I hate exercise too but I love to walk.

Thank you! I'm not sure how much more I want to lose. I'm not miserable where I'm at but it would be nice to fit into some of my old clothes again. If I want to do that I'd have to lose another 30 pounds to get into a size 8. My mom says that's too thin for me though. I'm 5' 6" too.

I've been going for a walk with my dog in the mornings before it gets too hot. I also do lots of chores around the house and outside. I don't stop moving most of the day. Once in a blue moon, I do some calisthenics, crunches, and stair climbing. I use an empty gallon milk jug full of water to exercise my arms.

Do you know what your goal weight is?

I guess go by what feels healthy?
Were you a lot younger when you were a size 8? Because it could be that your frame is just naturally a bit bigger than that now - just make sure you're being healthy about it I guess and use your best judgement c:

Congratulations on quiting smoking too - you're bossin' it

I'm not sure honestly - I'd love to go back down to a size 16 - but health wise it would probably to keep trying to lose more after that?
I'm just taking it day by day atm xD

I think so. I guess I'll know when I get there. No, it wasn't that long ago. Thanks, that's good advice.

Thanks. I'm trying. LOL

I think that's a great goal to at least start with. You can do it! Healthwise it may be necessary to go lower. Maybe just see how your blood pressure, blood sugar, etc. is when you get there?

I don't have high blood pressure or diabetes right now but I don't know where my cholesterol is. Last time I had it checked my good cholesterol was low and the bad was high. I've lost weight and eat healthier since then though.

Me too. Day by day. There's no hurry really. I'm older now so I can see that.

Yeah, I'm just going to have to see how I am when I get there - I'm unsure because I just naturally have a larger frame, I have wide hips and *ahem* ample bosom.
My sister is super fit and healthy, she runs every day, bikes & climbs mountains for fun and eats healthily - and she's still a size 12-14
Our genetics are just big on a base level, so I don't think it would be possible/ healthy for me to get tiny haha

(oh, also, these are uk sizes - so might be slightly different to what you might expect? )

I also having the same depression coping eating to make me feel better. I been dealing with a lot of depression and anxiety recently it becoming annoying for me to deal with. I been eating to make me feel little better cause I feel happier when I'm eating sadly. I can't really talk about this subject cause it so sensitive and I try not to bring it up but also why I been hating myself to.

I was doing the no gluten and no sugar for awhile and it was working a lot. I was at 240 and drop down to 179, but then I had gallblader stones and needing a surgery so I started eating the bad food and gain the weight again. I'm only 5'0 so it is horrible cause I'm short and fat XD. Since a lot of stressful and horrible shit happening to me I been eating a lot and drinking more soda when I use to not drink any.

I'm getting to the point why should I even care anymore part of my depression >~<.

Btw Gluten/No sugar and working out was the time I was really happy it felt like it.

Reht-I'm right there with you on the bosom part. XD

Yeah, it sounds like your family just has a larger frame. Nothing wrong with that at all. Personally, I don't think my frame is large enough to make me look bad at a size 8. I think moms just worry. LOL We just need to be healthy, that's what counts.

They probably are different but I'm not sure. I know your shoe sizes are different than ours.








moonlight_sonata-I'm sorry to hear that you needed surgery. Are you healed up now?

Please don't give up. It helps me to chew gum when I need a treat or just need to do something with my mouth.