Dieting results in long term changes to hormones and muscle fibers.

[Dorian Gray]

238. Losing weight

has to be a priority.

I lost 100 lbs and have kept it off. It took three years to lose, and I've kept it off for two years since I reached my goal. (Not including the pregnancy in the middle of it all.) So, it's doable.

But, it was one of my top priorities. I food logged. I exercised five times a week. I made daily changes where I walked places instead of drove. I sometimes put planning meals ahead of other household tasks.

And with a baby in the house, it's more difficult to prioritize, but maintaining weight is easier than losing, and I still find time to exercise and eat decently. Luckily I work part time, not full time, so it does give me some time to play with. And my husband is extremely supportive.

I've read your posts in this thread, and I feel as though you feel defeated in the whole thing. It's doable if it's a priority. If it isn't, there is nothing wrong with embracing yourself as you are. Other things in life that are more important to you... embrace those things and don't worry about the weight loss. We all choose what in life means the most to us. It is not a matter of right or wrong.