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Hi Pussywillow,

But the difference with managing other people and their problems is that you do it from a 'detached' perspective. But when it's our own issues, they come with all sorts of 'emotions' attached, and emotions are very hard to ignore.

"I've joined a gym and weightloss clinic in the past, can't stick to it."

When a person recognises they have a problem and want to do something about it but all their best efforts seem to go wrong, there's usually a hidden 'benefit' at work. The behaviour itself may not be helpful but nonetheless it's fulfilling some need, or sometimes it allows a person to avoid something. It's often a way of 'coping' with something. That's why it's hard to stop - because they need their coping strategy.

So with that in mind, I wonder what you might discover if you take a moment to think about what this behaviour is really about...

"Interestingly I've a degree, hdip, doing a masters and am in a high paying job, I perform well in what I do... "

Hmm... guessing a bit but some successful, highly motivated people put themselves under a lot of stress but feel it's a sign of weakness to talk about it to others or allow themselves to take time out to unwind. A clue, maybe...

Good luck
Nigel

Very interesting name this "Pussywillow".

Anyway, you may want to eat the most important kind of foods first.
These are: Foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, also water and fiber.

Concentrate on getting those in first, then you'll naturally lose weight and become healthier.

Have a nice day,
Richard Lindo