My name is Richard, I'm 19 years old and I live in Dublin, Ireland. I weigh 23 stone and I am considered morbidly obese , I've been trying to lose weight and I went from 24 stone to 22 stone in a month. Christmas has knocked me off the wagon and now I feel like there is no point in trying. I know I can do it, I just need motivation. I need to make change, I need help, I most definitely have a problem with food. I seek help from a dietician every few months, but if I'm honest that's just words. I say I can do it and don't. I'm lost and need help and maybe other people trying to loss weight can help me get along.
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Sunflower2
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Oh good god, an Irish man. *swoons* Welcome to the forum 
Christmas screws everyone over hun, don't be discouraged and get back on the wagon. Start a food diary here (go to the diary section) and get working!
Christmas screws everyone over hun, don't be discouraged and get back on the wagon. Start a food diary here (go to the diary section) and get working!
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Welcome Rich!!
Firstly- You're awesome! You came on here, and are ready to make the change! Three "woots" for that first step
Secondly- I can't speak for everyone, but I know I've lied before when I talked about my diet.. "umm...yeah...that chicken was baked, certainly not fried *innocent look*" ...we're human. But as so many people on here have said, when we lie about that stuff, we're only hurting ourselves!
I know I lie because I'm embarrassed and worried people will judge me. This community is a great place because we're all working through to the same goal And we can help eachother!
You might find starting the diary, and listing your food you eat (when, how much, and what)...might help you become accountable for your choices! Also, you might want to ask, "well I love {insert recipe}, but I know it's not good for me. Anyone have suggestions?" ...this community is here to help you along the way! And there's so many people here with such fantastic knowledge, advice, and experience!!
You can do it Rich!!!! We're here to help you!!!!
Firstly- You're awesome! You came on here, and are ready to make the change! Three "woots" for that first step
Secondly- I can't speak for everyone, but I know I've lied before when I talked about my diet.. "umm...yeah...that chicken was baked, certainly not fried *innocent look*" ...we're human. But as so many people on here have said, when we lie about that stuff, we're only hurting ourselves!
I know I lie because I'm embarrassed and worried people will judge me. This community is a great place because we're all working through to the same goal
And we can help eachother!You might find starting the diary, and listing your food you eat (when, how much, and what)...might help you become accountable for your choices! Also, you might want to ask, "well I love {insert recipe}, but I know it's not good for me. Anyone have suggestions?" ...this community is here to help you along the way! And there's so many people here with such fantastic knowledge, advice, and experience!!
You can do it Rich!!!! We're here to help you!!!!
Thanks! I already have one on its kind of a blog I guess but If I'm honest I do it for others not myself, I might start a diet chart here too
Oh good god, an Irish man. *swoons* Welcome to the forum
haha and yeah for dieters christmas really does suck because most people just give in.
Welcome Rich!!
Firstly- You're awesome! You came on here, and are ready to make the change! Three "woots" for that first step
Secondly- I can't speak for everyone, but I know I've lied before when I talked about my diet.. "umm...yeah...that chicken was baked, certainly not fried *innocent look*" ...we're human. But as so many people on here have said, when we lie about that stuff, we're only hurting ourselves!
I know I lie because I'm embarrassed and worried people will judge me. This community is a great place because we're all working through to the same goal
You might find starting the diary, and listing your food you eat (when, how much, and what)...might help you become accountable for your choices! Also, you might want to ask, "well I love {insert recipe}, but I know it's not good for me. Anyone have suggestions?" ...this community is here to help you along the way! And there's so many people here with such fantastic knowledge, advice, and experience!!
You can do it Rich!!!! We're here to help you!!!!
You've hit the nail right on the head, I feel like I need to please others but my primarily goal should be for myself. Thanks again and I may start a diet chart here in the next day or so