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[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. Stopped any form of serious exercise and started eating badly. 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]

Ok, are you me? I am 5'7", always enviably thin, even after three children. Major life stressors, age, all of the above definitely happened, but idk, between about 44 and 48 I somehow gained weight. At my top weight I was 165.

I tried giving up alcohol, tried cutting out my stupid chinese noodles I am addicted to (I swear they contain crack), etc. Nothing. And my husband can lose weight by seemingly thinking about it. I was so discouraged!

BUT I'm finally onto something. I have lost 16 lbs since the end of February. Bought a peloton and use it 5 times a week, and I'm doing IF and sometimes OMAD. I don't eat until the kids are home from school. Sometimes I can make it til dinner. I drink coffee or broth during the day, ride the peloton in the afternoon (staves off hunger even longer). I cannot even believe something is working. Today I did not eat until 5 pm, and I am barely hungry.  I don't care or want to hear if people think it's unhealthy. My blood pressure is great and I am down two clothing sizes. If I can do it, you can do it.[/quote]

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