10st plus to lose

[PlanetClaire]

I joined SW again last year and I have lost 5st however I still have 10st left to lose and I'm struggling.

This time last year I was morbidly obese and I still am, my clothes are still the same, I still hate how I look and I still have the same weight related struggles.

I have severe guilt and anxiety when I don't stay on track. I feel like I have accomplished nothing.

The road is so long it feels unachievable.

I don't know why I have come here to write this, I don't think there's any advice really to be given. I just feel that people don't understand, they tell me what a great loss 5st is and but look at what you have achieved the scales don't lie. But they don't understand how I feel. Maybe I'm here to find other people in the same position as me?

[Grigid Moderator 4 stone]

Welcome to this wonderfully supportive forum PlanetClaire,

There are people here who definitely understand how long the journey looks, and how guilt and anxiety can hamper progress, and what success looks like. Society isn't generally kind to people who are overweight, and those of us who are overweight are part of that society, hence we feel that we've done something bad by getting like that. But of course we haven't!

There will be people here who understand how you feel, and won't patronise you. You'll also get different ideas about weight loss plans, and something that's a good fit for you is going to have more success than rigid programmes.

I've got my fingers crossed that you'll give us a go

I've included a link to all the groups within the forum. You will be welcomed into any or all of them:

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...

If you're not sure of anything on here, just ask away

[Frenchfields Restart Jan 2025]

Welcome to this very supportive forum. 5 stone off IS a great achievement. Give yourself credit for that success. That is 5 stones less for your joints to carry around, and surrounding your internal organs. Yes you have more work to do if you want to get to your desired goal. ( and the bad news is even when you get to your goal the hard work doesn’t stop -maintaining will bring its own challenges).Are you still getting good support from your SW group/ leader. Are you enjoying the food you eat. Perhaps you need a change of plan, or even a rest from dieting just for a while and just have a go at maintaining.

Are your clothes really just the same? Have you tried on anything new or are you still wearing what did before.

Do you exercise at all? Perhaps find an activity you enjoy and give it a go.

I really hope you find your mojo and feel able to continue your weightloss journey.

Do consider joining in on here regularly, lots of useful tips advice and general support.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

You have accomplished so much, and don't you ever tell yourself otherwise. But you know there's a long way to go, and there's no denying that. You'll lose step by step and sometimes it's hard to notice the difference.

Are there any differences you have noticed? Same clothes, but do they fit easier? Is there any improvement in your health or movement or energy levels?

Are you eating in a way you can sustain? Tell us some of the meals you enjoy. Join in with the chat here - the Daily Diary will see what other people are planning and Springers Specials this month is on favourite meals, the meals we love. Just follow the link Grigid has given you.