I get it, it is about mental health and physical health as well as looks.
Weight is one of the toughest issues to face, if the excess is arising as a result of exercise then there is resistance somewhere.
I suggest exploring physiology first. If you need volume and satiety then there are solutions. My first eye popping insight came from the BBC Horizon programmes (free on line) in 3 parts What is the right diet for you. You have nothing to lose and it's about eating regimes not diets.
Have you thought of hypno band? My latest try out! I will let you know.
Have you been tested for the hormone deficiency.
Can I recommend a book?
It's out of print and called in the Meantime by Iyanla Vanzant. The core of the book is that Rs that end are just those in the meantime and part of the pathway to becoming whole. Each R teaches us a new lesson (or the old one recycled!) until we are whole. I found the book very inspiring and comforting. It was on a friends shelf and was lent to me, I bought it on Amazon for myself.
V
Lady V,
I have an appointment with a Naturapath this week, to take a complete overhaul of my health, particularly my gut health. We will see where we go.
As for Iyanla Vansant. I read in The Meantime when I was in my early 20's, after I saw her on Oprah. Iyanla was the first person I heard say "when you know better, you do better". It resonated with me as a young woman of 23-24 years. I had been out of major episode of depression about six months and was on the verge of discovering my career in social work. At the time I was reading anything I could get my hands on that would move me closer to happiness.
If I said I didnt get past the chapter on second floor in the book would that make you smile. I still had so much to learn and growing to do V. I always vowed I would come back to the book some day. Seeing the title in your post made me smile. Maybe this is a sign that I am really ready to clean house and get to the attic.
Thanks V.
Lots of a rainbow tummy love. I know you are so very tired. Rest when you can.
