I started at 400 lbs 9-29-10. Today i am 197. Nevertheless im up and down. How do i jump start losing again. I went on adipex and lost but it was toooooo strong for me. I have high bp. I am in a size 14. So desperate to get in a 8. Please advise. Also i have arthritis and in pain all the time so exercise is limited. This is truly depressing.

Edited January 20, 201412 yr by tasha929

Wow, first of all congratulations on your weight loss - that is amazing & inspirational. My opinion, for what it is worth, is look back at your food logs and journals if you have them or just take some time to reflect on what has made you so successful to this point because you are doing something right to have lost 200lbs!! Sometimes switching to a new perspective is all that is needed As for exercise I love swimming and Pilates for forms of exercise that don't hurt so much but have great impact.

Next to the surgery itself, food logs are (in my opinion) the single most powerful tool there is. I am not aware of any tool that will allow you to manage your weight with more precision, create more accountability (to yourself) and build your confidence more quickly than logging. With a little experimenting and fine-tuning, logs are quick, they're easy and they give you unmatched control. It's all about control, not denial.

Welcome to the forum and please come back often!