nastaciasmith's Journal, 03 February 2016

I just read your full write up and my heart is broken from what i read..I feel your pain and my eyes are still watered up....Cause i know there is hope for you...so many of us on the FS have fantastic results....we have been lost just like you and felt so hopeless...it took me 25 years to find what works....I tried every weight loss system out there...really i did. i would lose a few pounds then lose my focus and gain it all back with some extra...i have been there and done that....many on here have been just like me....Nastacias there is no magic pill but if you copy success from any of these great people on the site and do as they are doing....there weight will start coming off...and each week or even each day you will see results...It will make you so excited and how the hell can you lose your focus...the anticipation of the scale for the next day is over powering. and your chicken wings can be on the menu every day if you want. I want to be your buddy so i can follow along with you for awhile. i hope others will read you story...its touching. 

Nastacia, you are so beautiful and accomplished. Your weight does not define you. I'm sorry that this has been such a struggle for you. If it has been a struggle since childhood, then maybe it would be appropriate to get some expert consultation. There is something else going on there than just your determination. You were just a kid when this started. Maybe an expert could help you figure out what types of assistance might actually help you with the change you want so much to make. Maybe there is some medical/therapeutic/nutritional aspect to this that an expert could help you detect and address. You cannot allow this to make you feel like a failure. You are NOT! You sound like a wonderful person, and I'm pleased to meet you here. The people here want to support you! Good luck with your low carb diet! 

Wow! Has to be tough doing low carb as a vegan. I don't eat meat but I definitely have my share of eggs, dairy and shellfish. All you can do is your best : ) we are here for you <3 

best wishes 

Best wishes to you. I started out at 275 lbs last year and LCHF has been a life saver for me. Track your food, ask all the questions you want, use all the support on here, vent on here, never give up! 

hey!!! I added you as a buddy. don't bother thinking of the past attempts. just think of this one! I've been doing LCHF. and there's lots of really nice people here who can give you tips and support. I come on here numerous times a day so I can keep reminding myself what my goals are. it's all possible. just gotta stop thinking about it and do it. only buy food you can have. keep limited cash so you cant go out spur of the moment and get food. get a food scale. you CAN totally do this. also... I make about 2 or 3 meals ahead of time so when I'm super hungry I can grab something decent instead of things I shouldn't have. but like Florida said, we're all here for you.  

Good luck on your weight loss journey! :)