Is it feasible to drop 200 pounds and keep them off without weight loss surgery? I’m undergoing a weight loss surgery program and I’m afraid. I’ve been obese for virtually my whole life. In high school, I was around 230 pounds (I’m 5’8 F). I naturally dropped to 170 pounds, but then developed an eating issue and down to 130 pounds. 130 pounds may not sound like much, but for someone who is 5’8, it was quite small. However, after recuperating, I am now up to 350 pounds. I feel disgusted and less than human. I hired a personal trainer and lost 277 pounds before regaining everything when I couldn’t pay her anymore. She was 1000% convinced that I could do this without surgery.I reside with my sister and boyfriend. We’re all obese, and it’s difficult to attempt to be healthy when “let’s get brownies, let’s get pizza” is always in my ear. I am not blaming them; I control what I consume; I am simply weak. Any advice would be fantastic. I appreciate if you’ve come this far.
I’ll tell you a little bit about me; this may be a bit long. I’ve been a huge fella since I was a kid. Unfortunately for me, my parents didn’t know much about nutrition; it’s not entirely their fault that I ate way too much back then. Year after year, I became bigger and bigger, and by the age of 20, I was about 450 pounds. Perhaps closer to 500? I’m not sure I actually checked out of shame.
My reality check occurred when I couldn’t squeeze into size 50 trousers, which are really big. Thinking about it, my reality check should have happened sooner, but what counts is that it occurred. The doctors indicated I may get the operation, gastric bypass or something.
You’ve done an excellent job and should be really pleased of yourself. My ex-husband was as huge as you were, but he refused to seek help and developed health problems. His lack of self-care was a major factor in my choice to divorce; I didn’t want to be a widow at 50, and if he didn’t care about himself, he didn’t care about us. You have given excellent suggestions; thank you for your insight.
Yes, but it will be challenging. I haven’t lost 200 pounds, but I have lost 60 pounds in 8 months with no extra activity. I just ate less food. That was four years ago, and I’ve kept the weight off since then.
Losing weight is simple: maintain a calorie deficit.
However, this does not imply that it is easy, as it presents a significant mental strain.
Drug addicts can abstain completely, while food addicts cannot. Never mind that we are constantly assaulted with food advertisements.
According to the psychological profile of morbidly obese people, the most common issues are poor impulse control and disinhibition around eating.
I am not sure how to cure them, but perhaps there are some mental exercises you can take to improve yourself before yoyoing again for nothing.
Yes, I believe you can drop 200 pounds naturally. Do you have tiktok? Search for Smaller Sam PCOS. She shed 200 pounds by eating at a calorie deficit. She posts videos of her fast food tips (for those who enjoy eating fast food). I find tales like this inspiring.
Another thing to look into is whether your insurance plan covers a nutritionist who specialises in helping you lose weight with eating problems. It never hurts to have a professional give you advice.
Yes, absolutely! Look for Amber C Fitness on TikTok. She shed 160 pounds by food and exercise, with no surgery or weight loss drugs. She provides a tonne of wonderful tips, recipes, and more on her page!