Hi there. I completely understand. Completely

The only time I have ever 'successfully' lost weight was when I was diligent about making sure there was NOTHING in the house that was 'unsuitable' to eat and I cycled to & from work instead of driving

You know how so many experts go on about emotional eating? I don't feel anything when I'm eating. But if there is a packet of chocolate biscuits in the house then that's what goes in my mouth. All of them

It is OUR hand that picks up the food and puts it in OUR mouth. It is OUR decision to purchase foods that are high in fat or sugar or whatever .... WE NEED TO HELP OURSELVES and give ourselves time to let it all work

So my suggestions to you are .... 1) genuinely clear everything but I mean EVERYTHING out of your world that you don't want in your mouth 2) plan to lose weight over a long period of time like a WHOLE YEAR and then just be logical 2) Establish a simple routine around meals but don't obsess. Keep the meals simple, fresh and delicious and chew everything thoroughly

I bet with everything you have ever done around this topic you are basically an expert on what it takes. Not the silly fads. Not the quick fixes. If someone else came to you and asked for help you would know what to say .... so say it to yourself. Do it for yourself

Move more. Eat less. Eat real food. Eat sensible combinations of food. Chew everything thoroughly. Drink water. Keep a journal. Be kind to yourself and plan your achievement to be over a LOGICAL period of time (like a year)

LOVE YOURSELF. LOVE YOURSELF. CHERISH ALL YOUR GOOD QUALITIES. LOVE YOURSELF. BE KIND TO YOURSELF. BE PROUD OF YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. BE AWARE OF YOUR FALTERING AND PICK YOURSELF UP AND KEEP GOING. L O V E Y O U R S E L F