Did you ever struggle with weight problems?

Portugal
March 10, 2021 1:08pm CST
Since I was a child that I always struggled with my weight. When I was 16 years old I lost a lot of weight but then I gained weight again. And now with 30 years old I still struggle with my weight I tried diets for awhile like eating more soup and more salad and that worked. I lost some weight but once I start to eating normal food even if i don't eat a lot I gain weight again I wish I could just eat normally and don't win weight so fast. It is very hard to worry so much with what we are eating. I didn't try any losing weight pills until today because I'm afraid that they can make bad things to my organism but sometimes I feel really helpless. Right now I lost around 5 quilos because I'm watching again what I am eating but it's been hard for me. Did you ever feel the same way?
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20 Apr 21
After the 40s, generally weight increases. the food has to be reduced in diet.
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• Portugal
20 Apr 21
Yes but I still am 30 years old and I try to be careful with what I eat not to gain too much weight.
• Portugal
22 Apr 21
@sathviksouvik we better have a reduced diet so we can take better care of our health
22 Apr 21
@sweetloveforeve thanks sweet love I also have reduced diet.
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
10 Mar 21
I believe it’s a tough fight for you, but have you tried to seek the help of a nutritionist?
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• Portugal
11 Mar 21
I didn't try to seek help of a nutritionist yet because years ago my doctor advised me what I should eat in order to lose weight. Like avoid pork meat and eat more chicken and turkey meat, don't drink soda for example. The problem is that sometimes I eat pork meat or drink a soda even if is only 1 time per week I know that my organism will absorbe everything. Sadly I have a tendency to gain weight very fast. Since a month and a half I'm trying to avoid some things so I can be able to keep losing weight. In a month I was able to lose 4 quilos and I will try to keep losing more weight. Thank you for worry and for your advise
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• Portugal
16 Mar 21
@Nevena83 Yes everyday I jump rope I read that if everyday you jump rope for 10 minutes it helps you losing weight and it is actually helping me. Right now I'm doing 300 jumps everyday
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@Nevena83 (65282)
• Serbia
12 Mar 21
@sweetloveforeve Do you train?
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@pumpkinjam (8528)
• United Kingdom
10 Mar 21
Yes, I struggled with my weight for years and couldn't understand why. Then I found what worked for me (Slimming World) and realised that I didn't eat enough and that I was having a lot of 'bad' food thinking it was good. It was all the hidden sugars in things. I lost a total of over 6 stone. I have wavered a little just lately but still kept around 6 stone off for the past 6 years or so. Nothing else worked but making more meals from scratch, and paying attention to ingredients has been helpful. It can be quite surprising how much fat and sugar is in something you'd think was healthy. One problem is a lot of 'diet' products are low fat but replaced the fat with sugar. Some are simply smaller versions of a product so not as satisfying or filling. I eat properly - lean meats, lots of vegetables and fruit, potatoes, rice, and occasional treats. It took me over 30 years to find something that works but I now I'm an absolute advocate and will always say if a person can't lose weight with Slimming World then they're doing it wrong!
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• United Kingdom
12 Mar 21
@sweetloveforeve I'd honestly given up and thought I was just naturally fat! Discovered Slimming World entirely by accident and not expecting anything so was very pleasantly surprised at how easy it was and that it worked. It's not a diet but a lifestyle change. I hope you find what works for you. If you do choose Slimming World, I don't mind if you want to message me on here with any questions you have.
• Portugal
16 Mar 21
@pumpkinjam thank you so much for your kind words
• Portugal
11 Mar 21
I'm happy to know that you could lose weight and that now you are keeping it. It would be really amazing if I could stop to worry so much with what I am eating. I will check out Slimming World. Thank you for telling me about it
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@payout (3794)
• United States
11 Mar 21
I too when I was a teenager lost a decent amount of weight. I did it because I was 15 years and I was wearing my Father's clothes and the direction I was heading was dangerous. So I made my mind up that I have to change for me, for my future. I did just that and lost about 100+ pounds. (I'm 29 years old now) I kept it by educating myself and setting new goals. Trying new things healthy choices. As you can see it's easier to see results when you focus on the goal. My suggestion is to focus on your goal once you hit that goal. Make sure you still have control. I believe one of the big things is portion control and time you're eating. Try intermediate fasting. (If possible) For example, I eat anywhere between 12:00pm(noon)-8:00pm Don't be afraid to treat yourself once a week. Have something you really like, but don't overeat of course. I can go on and on about this, but I hope some of this helps.
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• Portugal
11 Mar 21
I am really glad that you could lose weight and kept the same weight until now You are right we have to educate ourselves and put in our head that we need to avoid some things. I usually eat breakfast around 9 something am but i just drink coffee and two or three cookies and eat lunch around 12-12:30 and in the afternoon around 16:00 i eat something small and I was skipping dinner for an entire month. Now I'm eating dinner around 19:00 but I'm just eating soup and a fruit. I'm controlling what I'm eating more now that I'm stuck at home because of the covid 19. When we are home and almost don't move we tend to eat even more so I'm trying not to do that and everyday I do exercise In a month I was able to lose 4 quilos and I will keep going until I lose more 8 quilos. For now if I come back to work in April for example with what I already lost I can feel more healthy and more comfortable about myself. Thank you for sharing your situation with me and for your advises
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
25 Apr 21
Always, for like you, I like food. Exercise helps keep weight down too, I found. Since pandemic, I gained 25 pounds. Before pandemic 6x a week I walk 4 blocks a day to & from the library. Library closed, more time to eat, no exercise, boom gained weight. I'm loosing it now.
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• Portugal
12 May 21
Yes with the pandemic almost everyone gained weight. I tried to not gain so much weight so I tried to exercise at less jumps and with time I always tried to do more and more and now I'm already doing 500 jumps and hopefully it will help me at least not to gain weight. Now in my country the cases of the virus and deathes are coming down and everything is opening now. Only clubs and bars are still closed and shows are happening with less people but I think that very soon things will go back to normal
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
15 May 21
@sweetloveforeve That's good. At last coming to a better normal time!
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
10 Mar 21
i've been struggling with my weight back in high school, but i lost weight (in unhealthy way) and now i can't eat too much even though i would love to. that's why i'm not struggling with it anymore. have you tried UN diet? i've heard it has good effects.
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• Portugal
11 Mar 21
I am sorry for your situation I really hope that you are able to eat anything you like very soon I didn't try UN diet but I will check it out. Thank you for telling me about it
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
12 Mar 21
@sweetloveforeve oh, nothing to be sorry about. i kinda like it this way, at least i like how i look now haha i hope it helps you
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• Portugal
16 Mar 21
@aureategloom Thank you so much for your kind words
@maezee (41997)
• United States
10 Mar 21
I am 30 and struggle with weight as well. It comes off and then comes right back on.
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• Portugal
11 Mar 21
I tottaly relate to your situation. Always have to worry with what I am eating. I really hope that you don't have to struggle with your weight anymore and be able to lose the weight you need and keep it the way that makes you happy
@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
10 Mar 21
I do struggle in the winter months and do put some on But it's ok I slim down again in the summer How good is that
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• Portugal
11 Mar 21
It is great that you are able to lose the weight you gain in the winter in the summer I wish I could lose weight easily aswell. Have a nice day Jim
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@youfiq (2572)
• United States
11 Mar 21
I was dizzy because I thought about my weight because I was one of those who quickly gained weight even though I ate a little, even my stomach was immediately bloated and gasped a lot, but the more I come here I start not bothering as long as my body is okay maybe I'll try to start learning accept it. yesterday alone within 3 days my weight immediately gained 3 kg, I was surprised. now trying to diet again
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• Portugal
11 Mar 21
I totally understand you. For example for me If I go to McDonald's today I know that tomorrow I will have 1 more quilo. Actually I tried that years ago just to check and I saw on the scale 1 more quilo. It is so sad because I rarely eat a burguer in McDonald's but almost everytime when I eat I worry that next day I will have one more quilo. And I eat McDonald's maybe 4 times per year. And even if sometimes I feel the need to eat something that I don't eat for a long time if is something fat I avoid to eat it. I gain weight very easily and sadly I always have to worry with what I'm eating. I really hope you can lose those 3 quilos and feel comfortable with your weight again