Why is losing weight so hard for me and how can I stay motivated?

[Glittershine1]

I'm 32 years old and 14 stones (UK size) and I desire to be 9 stones (UK size).

Why is losing weight so hard?

Every time I try to exercise and loose weight, I lack the motivation to keep it off and then I put the weight back on.

I'm not sure if it's due to stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or laziness?

I also tried to get up early in the morning to exercise for 2hrs first thing but I just end up waking up in the early afternoon instead (depending what time I fall asleep).

I just want to be small, slim, fit and beautiful again?

What should I do?

[Alex-Snow]

Good for you on trying. As you have found out there is no magic solution. I don't think you are lazy or lack self esteem. Loosing weight is more of a lifestyle change and unfortunately you need to stick with it forever.
Try walking more then taking the train/bus or car if you can. Just try to move as much as possible. You do not have to run hard just move. As far as diet I'm sure you know the drill. Less carbs, moderate protein lots of fiber etc. Just cutting out sugar and processed foods will help. Hang in there!

[Glittershine1]

Okay. Thank you so much.

[exitseven]

i am tryin to lose 20 pounds , I am halfway there. I just lowered my food intake. I try not to snack all the time. I work out 4 or 5 times a week.

Get yourself on a regular gym schedule and stick to it. Eat more protein.

[Glittershine1]

Okay.

[exitseven]

Let me know how you make out

[Glittershine1]

Okay will do

[Nikki1989]

Between 40 and 80% of weight is genetics, and it is almost impossible to do anything about that. All you can do is tackle the issues that are not affected by your genetic make-up, which are diet, food intake and exercise.

[jennifer_bloom]

When I was 21 I lost 30 pounds of body fat in 30 days being eating a keto diet and I did not exercise. I lost 30 pounds at least 9 times over a 10 year period. I did keto every year.

[Glittershine1]

Okay. Lucky you. I wish I had your metabolism.

[slatyb]

It just is hard, that's people. Are you exercising alone? That's very hard. Could you find an exercise partner. I find it much easier to do something when I know someone else is waiting for me.

Also two hours is quite a lot, no wonder it's hard. Try a half-hour. You will get results. Or maybe just try to walk like 3km per day. What are you eating? Have you computed how many calories you are consuming daily?

Can you get GLP-1? That has helped many people lose weight.

[Glittershine1]

I exercise at home.

[Abbycado]

Depends on your diet and activity levels.

[Glittershine1]

2hrs of high intensity fat burning exercise, 2 litres of water everyday, small healthy breakfast, healthy lunch and healthy dinner or lighter life diet- (7 days- fasting).

[Abbycado]

See, now I don’t think you’re being honest with me. You say you eat healthy but fast. Lighter diet ≠ fasting, which isn’t good for you anyhow.