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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I have never been able to consistently stick to a diet or exercise regimen[/b] (exception being a couple years in my mid-20s where I got really into spin classes). I lost 30lbs last year due to a combination of medication I'm on for something else and intermittent fasting.

I had to start a new anti-depressant earlier this year and weight gain/hunger is a known, common side effect. I figured if it worked and I stopped being suicidal, gaining a few lbs wasn't a big deal. But now I've gained 15 in the past few months, even with IF. Being super sedentary WFH is a big part of it. So I need to figure out a new game plan, but I know nothing about diet or exercise, really. These are my problems/limitations:

-[b]I hate working out. I always have[/b]. I struggle to even force myself to get outside and be active with my kids (hello, depression). The Peloton is mildly appealing but there's no way I could justify buying the bike when I've never been able to commit to any regular exercise.

-[b]I have no self-discipline.[/b] Lifelong problem. I eat relatively healthy, home-cooked meals these days but have been indulging in nighttime (8-9pm) eating -- usually something like a bowl of cereal, a turkey sandwich, or Greek yogurt with granola and honey...but sometimes a mug cake or piece of banana bread. I've been justifying it by not eating until noon, but clearly, it's not working.

Anyone out there had similar issues but successfully managed to lose the weight? I would be happy even with just losing 5-10 lbs. I cannot continue to gain. I'm 37 and F. Please help![/quote]

Just being honest here - but you seem to have a very defeatist attitude. You can't be successful if you're already telling yourself that you can't do it. You CAN do it. Plus, exercise would probably help with the depression. There are so many different type of workouts, there is bound to be something you'd like. And you don't even need to go crazy, even just going on a long walk or doing power yoga before the kids get up is something. You can work your way up to more difficult stuff, its just about getting moving and the blood flowing.

Dietwise I am a big fan of IF. However you mentioned waiting until 12 to eat but snacking around 8-9. If that's the case then you need to shorten your window. I tend to eat a late dinner and go to bed late, so my window is 3-9. If you want to still have the late snack, you should probably push your eating window later. Have a healthy dinner and choose one after dinner snack - yogurt with fruit instead of granola, half a piece of cake, 2 small cookies, a small piece of dark chocolate, etc. [/quote]

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