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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I spent most of my life as the enviable thin woman. I’m 5’7” and was around 130 throughout my 30s and early 40s. Then life happened— major stressful personal issue, plus huge promotion/more responsibilities at work. [b]Stopped any form of serious exercise and started eating badly[/b]. Now I’m 48. I knew I’d gained weight but was sort of avoiding the scale. Diets were always for “other people”— I was so naturally thin for my whole life that I just had this image of myself as thin. Despite my increasing pant size— went from size 4 a few years ago to 12 now.

Went to urgent care today for a sinus infection and they weighed me— 168! Plus my blood pressure is borderline.

I just can’t believe I’ve done this to myself. I know what I need to do to get healthy again. This is a vent more than anything but would also appreciate encouragement or tips from those who have BTDT. Thanks for listening.[/quote]

Okay so tomorrow start with baby steps.  nothing radical, but I would start with your diet.  start intermittent fasting, it is super easy and a very efficient way of controlling how much you eat.  during the times that you are eating, just start replacing some of the "bad foods" with a couple of better choices.  after you have a handle on your eating, start moving your body more.  Start with walking - which doesn't require any fancy equipment.  All you have to do is commit to doing it.

FWIW- I'm 5'9 and once topped the scale at 172, so I know how you're feeling.  I've been at my current (desirable) weight for many years because I made lifestyle changes, slowly.  
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Ugh. Registered dietitian here. Sorry, but there are so many negative buzz words in this post!  OP, you do not need "intermittent fasting," nor do you need to start characterizing "bad foods." Fad diets Will. Not. Work.  - at least for the long haul.

Start with exercise. It's spring! Take a walk every day. You know what you need to do on the eating; you've stated that in your posts. If feel that you need serious or medical guidance or accountability, please see an RDN.[/quote]

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