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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New poster - with 75lbs of weight to lose. Honestly, looking the statistics/research that indicates 95% of people gain the weight back has me so disheartened that I can’t motivate myself to start but know I need to do something.  Obviously, many of the posters here have maintained their weight loss so it can be done. Would you recommend going through a medically supervised weight loss program (good for fast initial weight loss) or is it unrealistic to maintain it and I’d be better off going the slow and steady route many of the previous posters suggest?[/quote]

I had been heavy my entire life, tried all kinds of diets, and made a decision a number of years ago that resulted in me losing 60 lbs, and maintaining all of it. Everyone has an anecdoted, but for me, this is what worked.

- start slowly with regular exercise. 20 minutes, 3x a week. But it had to be more intense than just walking. And I use the more intense exercise as cathartic therapy to release frustration, as opposed to making it about weight. Get your heart pumping makes your brain feel better when you don't make it about weight -- who knew?

- minimize eating out. only one meal out a week, max.

- have dessert every single day. Not a tray of cookies, but 2-3. Not 8 cupcakes, but one. So I could indulge, but not restrict with "no bad foods."

Slowly the weight began to come off, and as I got stronger, I started increasing the exercise. I completely disagree with the people that say weight is "90% diet" - exercising regularly has absolutely raised my metabolism. But you have to keep with it. Not just for the weight, but it's really great for your mental health. I have zero restrictions, eat everything in moderation, plenty of carbs (good and sometimes junky ones too). Lost the weight, and also feel much clearer and confident mentally. I really, really swear by exercise. I was NEVER the person who would workout or enjoy it... but if you stick with it... it becomes instinct.

Slow, no big changes, and exercise. I swear by it. [/quote]

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