I've been trying for so long.

I've been trying for so long.

I am a young married woman and my husband loves me for who I am, but I do not. Like many women, my weight yo-yo's and I have tried everything. They say that watching what you eat and just going for a walk around the block will help, but it has not. I watch everything I eat, sometimes even counting my calorie intake, but its not working. I have tried every diet imaginable with no luck at all! I know I should not give but I cannot do this anymore. I do not feel comfortable in my own skin and stop myself from doing the things I love because I am so embaressed.

I do not have that much to loose, only 20 pounds. I do however need a little extra boost.

 Does anyone have any suggestions? 

Re: I've been trying for so long.

Hi Patricia,

You don't have much weight to lose, and it's always hardest trying to lose that. I always find that losing weight is simple science - if you burn off more calories than you consume, you will lose weight. I personally could do with losing about half a stone to be at my ideal weight, but I love my food too much so I came to the conclusion last year that I would just put up with the extra weight and be happy!

Have you looked in the Diets section of this website for inspiration? There are some really good recipes and exercise plans to look at, there may be something you missed.

Make 2009 your year to stop letting your weight prevent you from doing stuff you want to do. Why put it off because of a number?

Don't sweat the small stuff. It will make you stinky.