Almost 40, Time to make the change and hoping to be successful !!!

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Arif

9:57 am
7 May 16
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I was very fit until I turned 24. Before that my waist was 28/29”, BMI was in between 20-22. I was very active when I was in university.
But since I started working I started gaining weight. I have become completely sedentary, developed bad habits, lost motivation to stay fit.
Now I am 39 years old and 96 kilo in weight with BMI 33. My aim is to lose 20 kilo in next 12 months. (That means lose 3 ½ lb in every month). Hopefully I would be able to do that. I have strong family H/O of hypertension and Diabetes. Although my latest blood results indicated my lipid profile and Hb1AC was still good.
Never committed to any diet programme except I used WW 6 years ago and lost 14 kilo weight but then gained it within 6 months.
I think I have two main problems
First one is if I get bored, stress or anxious I eat. Not chocolate or cake or biscuit it would be chicken and chips or burgers.
Second problem is during my work hours I don’t eat regular lunch but I will eat all sorts of junk food in my car in between home visits. Then when I come home I will have a large meal at 6pm. Sometimes I will be too hungry too tired to cook, I will order a take out. I will then have another meal at 10/11 pm.
I found that when I am not working I will still eat probably more than I should but I will eat healthy meal with lots of greens as I will cook and prepare the meal by myself.
Well, here I go!!! Support me. Need to lose weight. I am now very unfit, can’t walk for more than 10 minutes, not happy with my health and fitness.

nike

10:40 am
7 May 16
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we share similar problems, cravings, eating when stressed and bored … i just started the low carb and IF just to get into ketosis. am on my 8th day and have lost over 11 pounds. ( 155lb to 144lg)
the good thing is no more cravings and can do without food for a complete days but I have huge urge for snacking especially plantain crisps and coconut peanuts.
Right now my mood is stable and calm and am happier as my clothes gradually fit but honestly will not advise anyone .
it is a deeply huge commitment and sacrifice. only you can decide but i can guarantee your body will burn fat and the feeling alone is extremely motivating and worthwhile.