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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OMG I found this thread at the right time! I am way overweight....5’3” and about 220. Significant weight gain over the past year or so. I am hypothyroid, menopausal and on anti-depressants that cause weight gain. But the weight is really dragging me down mentally and physically. I’m not sure if I should try IF or Weight Watchers or just eat healthier and exercise? This is not an exaggeration- I don’t have any clothes that fit me anymore...I live in yoga pants and a hoodie. I’m so sad, embarrassed, ashamed, feel ugly and gross. So, I’m in and I’ll go by Madison.

I’d appreciate if those of you who are a little further along than me, give me input on which change I should make in eating or diet? My goal is to get down to at least 160. Ideally 145/150 and that’s still probably too much for my height. The one issue I always have with dieting is I want instant gratification or I give up.

Please help me get motivated and committed to becoming healthier and thinner. I am honestly afraid I’m going to have a heart attack. And I’m so embarrassed I refuse to do stuff with my friends ( pre-Covid). [/quote]

Hi, Madison.  Call me Kaya.   :D

I weighed 275 at my highest and had lost some weight before COVID.  But like you, if the scale isn't going in the right direction on a regular basis, I give up.  It's too demoralizing to work so hard and actually gain weight.

But COVID got my butt in gear.  I can't die from a friggin disease when I have kids I still need to raise.  I was complacent before, because I have no real comorbidities.   No diabetes, no high cholesterol, no high blood pressure.    I do have hypothyroidism.

So when COVID hit, I freaked out. and joined Noom.  While I still get demoralized with weight gain that occurs with NO cheating, I can look at the weight chart over time, and the overall trend is downward.    I gained three pounds out of nowhere a week or so again, but then lost almost five pounds the next week.  I've lost more than 30 pounds now.  Of all the things I've tried, noom works for me to help me NOT give up. Although I don't know how much of my motivation is also fear of COVID.   That is still there.   But I'm doing what I should and getting results.....even though they are a bit slower than I'd like. [/quote]

Hi Kaya!

Congratulations on the 30 pounds! Has that all been during Covid? Like you Covid has made me scared. Not only am I overweight but I also have high blood pressure. So, I have myself dead if I do get Covid.

Could you tell me a little more about Noom? Is it your own food, a lot of restrictions, counting points? Also, are you working out as well?

Thanks for reaching out, I appreciate it!

Madison[/quote]

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