I wouldn't consider going to the doctor for weight loss advice as giving up, I'd say it was the smart thing to do. If he recommends a weight loss drug you don't necessarily have to take them, but they could be useful while you are learning to eat a proper diet and getting into an exercise program, so that when you stop using the drugs you don't gain all that weight back.

Your doctor might also refer you to a nutritionist who can help you learn more about healthy foods and a proper diet for weight control.

Learning a new lifestyle and making changes can be a stressful and scary thing, and not just when losing weight but facing any obstacle in our path. Don't feel like a failure because you can't do it on your own, and don't waste any more time fretting over asking for help! Best of luck to you.

A visit to your doctor should be the first step in any major changes you plan as far as nutrition and exercise, which are the way to lose weight in a healthy manner. Assuming the doctor gives you the go-ahead, you can consider joining the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training (TNT) and train for an endurance event, raising funds to help fund the fight against blood cancers. TNT will provide coaching, mentoring, a team environment, etc. for long runs (half marathon, marathon), bicycling (100 mile rides), triathlons, hiking, etc. Read http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2220001/getting_fit_while_raising_funds_to.html to see how I trained to ride 100 miles. As a result, with essentially no dieting per se, I lost 20 pounds in about 4 months, which is a very healthy rate.

I agree with other answers in saying that going to a medical professional is not giving up. However, you have more options in this than just a general doctor who will most likely provide drugs. Have you been to a dietitian or nutritionist? If not, I would highly recommend doing so. They will be able to analyze your eating habits, make suggestions about what could be causing your stalemate, and help you set up a plan that works for you. There may also be other underlying medical issues going on that are preventing weight loss. Ask your doctor to check for these, as well. Don't view it as giving up--view it as arming yourself with more tools and information to help you succeed!

I wish you luck in your journey!

I've had the opposite problem but like you not inclined to go to the doctor. They are going to say the same things I already know and that makes me feel bad.

So, you've having trouble loosing weight on your own. But if you can keep doing things on your own you feel more confident and in control. And really what you need is to loose weight, with or without someone helping but preferable without.

Not a problem! Its a one way trip to slimsville :) Sounds like you're reached an exercise plateau and need a boost one way or another to get the weight coming off again.

So if you have a routine walk you do every day - not running! too hard on the knees - then add another 15 mins to it. Nothing difficult, just another 15 mins every day. If you already have light meals then cut out the sugary drinks entirely, or one serve of something, nothing big, just a bit more than usual.

If you have trouble not snacking and eating the right thing then tell yourself if you don't buck up and improve you will HAVE to go to the doctor! Come on, don't let the bastard get you down! Keep your fridge in healthy mode, no going out to eat and being tempted, just focus on winning against the doctor! hehehe I know its a bit weird to think like that, they would help you know, but if it's them or you.....who's going to survive ....??

:)

you do understand how its going to happen, you just have to realize you can in fact do this alone if you want!
no alcohol, no treats, no chocolate, no big heavy meals of starch and cheap carbohydrates. Healthy snacks, enough protein to keep you full and enough carbs to keep you full, lots of water and low-cal drinks and exercise every day a little more each week a little harder each month.

In a few months you wont know yourself!

Precisely for the way in which your current weight is presently affecting your health, you should consult first with a doctor and perhaps get a referral to a nutritionist so that a safe and sustainable plan, not I did say diet, be drafted out for you.

Losing 60 pounds will be a long term affair. 12 to 18 months to make it safe and sustainable.

Visiting a doctor, in my mind, is a necessary first step to be safe and get guidance. It by no means is a sign of weakness. It is a sign that you are serious about the weight loss and that you want to make it permanent.

In the end, it will be you who will lose the weight, not the doctor, not the nutritionist; view them as your assistants, your guides through the weight loss process.

Good luck to you!

I think you should use every tool available to accomplish your task. Using the doctor is just one. Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, and Jenny Craig are all good options also. You should figure out what works for you. Going to the doctor is a good idea just to That said doctors in general are unwilling to give help to those that have not shown they are motivated to change. Understand 60 pounds overweight probably doesn't even put you in a category where doctors will even consider you for extreme things like surgery.

Good Luck!

Dear Keepontrying! It is a good thing that you have decided to fight back and have not given up yet. You were right. Surrendering to drugs is for those who have no hope left. Try workouts instead and restrict your diet. They will surely work.

One more thing! You cannot lose weight overnight (just remember how many years it took to build up) and if somebody is loosing it that fast, then he/she is in grave danger. It is a continuous and steady process which will take at least 6 months before showing some hints of weight loss.

So, don't loose hope. What you have decided is absolutely right. Just fight back and you will win.

Thanks and all the best,

Sir
I see that u are 60pounds overweight. How much is your height. If you are really tall say 6 ft 3-5 inches, u wouldnt be morbidly obese (which is quite dangerous), than if u were 5ft 5 inches. However you seem to have symptoms like difficulty in sleeping, so I presume you are dangerously overweight. Hence before any weight reduction programme u should see a doctor. Dont go on any fad diets because those can make you worse and can create severe health problems.
Regards
Gamchep

Don’t go it alone. As I approached middle age I gained quite a bit of weight and eventually had myself convinced that due to my age and a metabolism-lowering medication I need to take, that I simply was unable to lose weight. My self esteem had never been lower. Then in Feb of 2008, a good friend in another town emailed me that she had joined Weight Watchers with her niece and had lost 11 lbs so far. She’s the same age as me so I thought Wow! 11 lbs is a lot and if she can do it, so can I. I’ve never been much of a joiner but the following Tuesday I shyly went to my first meeting.

I can honestly tell you that I never went hungry and you don’t have to eat just rabbit food. 6 monrhs and 43 lbs later I reached my goal weight and I feel like a million bucks. Take baby steps-- 1-2 lbs per week is a healthy rate to lose. It may not sound like much but it adds up. Just wait till your jeans start getting baggy—what a great feeling! Set small goals and when you reach them, you’ll be excited to set your next goal. Yes, losing weight is FUN.

Sorry if I sound like a commercial for WW. But the problem I see with diet pills is that they may suppress your appetite but there’s much more to weight management than that. There are also other weight loss programs that seem to work fine (just ask Valerie Bertinelli or Marie Osmond) but with WW you don’t have to buy special food and you get the support system of many others in the same boat you’re in. All I can tell you is that it worked for me.

If you choose to join WW, check with your insurance company and see if they’ll pay part of your monthly fee; mine did (BCBS).

Good luck! You can do this! Let me know how it goes for you.