Please help me, im on the edge of giving up, its a long question but i really need your help, please.? -

I have been trying to diet for over a year now and its getting to the point where its leading me to depression, and i have done everything like starving myself, detox crash dieting ...everything accept a healthy weight loss diet because i wanted to lose loads of weight straight away(bad idea, yes i know) and in the long run i ended up putting on a stone and a half extra weight than what i started off with a year agoBut now i have finally got my head round the fact that the only way i am going to lose weight is by healthy eating, a balanced diet, exercise patience... even though i have been attempting to lose weight for over a year i have done a lot of research on dieting and actually know a lot about it and how to do it...sort of, even though i never listened to the advice myself until now...I have finally come up with the perfect balanced diet that SUITS ME!!!!...and all the food in it is something i enjoy and is healthy which i think is key to a good diet and i have stuck to it for about 10 days now (which is amazing for me!!!) and i have lost 5lbs (which is even more amazing for me!!!!)This is what my diet plan is:Breakfast (alternate every 3 days)- Cherrios with skimmed milk- Good for you jam and extra light butter on 2 wholemeal toast- Raspberry oatmeal made with skimmed milk- All with a glass of orange juice and food supplements and vitaminsThrough the day snacks ( Every 3 hours roughly)- Apple- Banana- Shape yoghurt- Pack of Walkers baked sour cream and onion (low cal and low fat)Meals (changes daily)Mon + Thurs - Piece of coley fish, boiled rice and peasTues + Fri - Tin of lentil soup and 5 crackerbreadWed - Beans on extra light butter wholemeal toastSat - 2 fishcakes, good for you chips, peas and a small amount of ketchupSun - Good for you frozen ready meal cooked dinnerIn the evening- Options hot chocolate (the low cal one) a good for you bakewell sliceAnd I drink plenty of water through the dayAnd have the occasional cup of tea with skimmed milk and sweetenersAnd to beat cravings I have some sugar free gum when neededAll the good for you things i have mentioned are low in calories and fatAll this usually averages from 1100 calories - 1300 calories daily(which is a hell of a lot more than what i use to try and diet on, and i never feel hungry and i have energy which is a first)Exercise -I either do a Kathy smith ultimate workout video (lots of good toning and stretching techniques plus cardio)Or I do about an hour on the cross trainer(love both and im seeing small results already)I do exercise at least 5-7 days a weekDo you think this is a good diet and exercise plan for me to stick to lose the weight i have been trying to lose for over a year, and get myself healthy, happy and fit?????I am 17 - female - 5 foot 2 and at the moment I weigh 125lbs/8stone13 and my goal is 108lbs/7stone10And don��t tell me i don��t need to loose weight, i know im in the healthy range for my height, age ect but im not comfortable with myself okay so please do not bring that up or criticize me for wanting to lose weight, just because the internet says im in a healthy weight range does not mean i feel happy with it and feel and look good, i just want to lose that extra fat that keeps me down, tone up and give myself that confidence boost i really need! okay. Plus i know the diet is not 100% absolutely perfect, but to me its good enough and seems to be working and keeping me happy.After i lose the weight (fingers crossed) i want to start eating more healthy food, learn to cook and make healthy meals and snacks, and look after myself in general as well as try different types of exerciseWhat i need your help in is... i just want to know what your opinion on he whole thing is... do you have and tips or ideas for me to make this diet a bit better, or if there are things that are really wrong with it (bare in mind i have created this to suit me and my likes)Is there any advice on me to boost my confidence and feel positive and stick to this diet for even longer and make sure i don��t give up?Any advice, tips, opinions etc would be gratefully receivedThanks for taking the time to read and help :)x

The key to a good weight loss program is Diet and Exercise, Even though your diet may have a few issues ,The important thing is your making a sound effort to make healthy choice s and as long as your satisfied with the food s your eating and still managing to lose weight , your doing fine.Try not to lose more than 1 to 2 pound s a week , This rate is healthy.People who try to lose more almost Always regain the weight rapidly. They also risk health problems such as gallstones and chemical imbalances. Think of your decision to lose weight as a turning point in your life. The healthy changes you make are not temporary measures--- They are a whole new way of life for you. You are creating a whole new you.

Hello Shelly,Well here is something you might like to try for a change in your diet. Go and get yourself a little rice cooker. You can find them every place that has cooking stuff.( pots,pans,toasters,etc..). The benefits of steamed foods are endless!!! I see you eat fish. Yet not much in the veggies department. Well not to sound like an old far_, you need them to give yourself a little change up on your weight loss Quest.You can also start to cook different things that you may like and THEY WILL BE VERY GOOD as well. Hope you meet your goals in life. Remember to have fun with it or it will come back to get you when your not looking. Remember IT IS UP TO YOU!!!! BE HAPPY.

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You need to calculate your basal metabolic rate in order to determine how many calories your body needs in a day. You then need to calculate the Harris Benedict equation to find out how many calories you are burning so that you can eat the right amt. of food. A good site for this is:http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/From what it sounds like, you won t be eating enough calories to actually lose weight, your body will go into starvation mode which is not beneficial. You need to make sure that you are getting enough protein, as the best way to lose weight is to replace fat with muscle. I would recommend adding a protein shake in throughout the day or after your workout. Also, follow the food guide pyramid, eat veggies and fruits and simply, don t be afraid to eat!!! I would also try taking a fiber supplement before big meals or if you know you are going out to dinner, this helps keep you fuller longer and will prevent you from over-eating.You must do weight training! I know your only 17 and that may be out of your comfort zone, but even doing some light weights at your house will be beneficial (You can get 3-5 pound weights at target for around 10 bucks). If you go to many women s magazines websites, they have examples of weight training workouts that you can do in your home. Try focusing on arms/back/chest 2 days a week and legs/butt 2 days a week. Do not waste an hour on the crosstrainer/elliptical...I used to do this and after a while it stopped working! I have since been doing intervals on treadmills and cross trainers and the results are great. Spend 20-40 minutes switching between walking and running/going fast. I typically do 1 minute walk, 1 minute run or 1 min walk, 2 min run. This burns fat more effectively and even though it may seem like your wasting your time walking, it really does work!!! You want to challenge your body and trick your muscles. Switch up your workouts so they don t become boring or ineffective. I would also try running stairs, even if it just for 10 mins a few times a week. Its a great cardio workout that targets your legs.Also, don t be afraid to take a day off every once in a while. Without my occasional slice of chocolate cake, I would be a mess! Allowing yourself to cheat every once in a while allows you to stay on your diet longer and keeps you from going crazy!!if you need motivation, take a picture of yourself in a swimsuit when you start the diet and keep looking at it week to week to see the results. and don t expect the results to be huge immediately, it takes time!

Good for you. i see you have a long thought out plan. Don t make yourself sick or get depressed though. it s not worth it. Be happy with who you are and meet your goal. Your not really overweight now either. I m trying to lose 8 lbs by the end of the month. Just a goal I set. But it s real hard now with how bad the stock market is and nervous eating. Keep up on the exercise and keep the junk food away.