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iluvmy2kids2
iluvmy2kids2 Posts: 47
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Ok, so today is my 28th bday and I'm eating! We're going to Red Lobster, my treat and one that happens every other year. So, my start day is officially tomorrow... I have been walking every night and trying to watch my eating but with no luck. So what am I doing wrong? I can't go to the gym and workout for 4 hrs a day, I don't have the money or the time. And I am not going to not eat. Someone let me in on their secret. I'm failling miserably:cry: Plus my divorce was final on Tuesday and I am on the prowl:wink:

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  • iluvmy2kids2
    iluvmy2kids2 Posts: 47
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    Ok, so today is my 28th bday and I'm eating! We're going to Red Lobster, my treat and one that happens every other year. So, my start day is officially tomorrow... I have been walking every night and trying to watch my eating but with no luck. So what am I doing wrong? I can't go to the gym and workout for 4 hrs a day, I don't have the money or the time. And I am not going to not eat. Someone let me in on their secret. I'm failling miserably:cry: Plus my divorce was final on Tuesday and I am on the prowl:wink:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
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    I have battle being overweight for 16+ years (since I had kids). I started focusing on what I've eaten (since Sep 1) and I've lost 10 #. I'm not hungry and if I absolutely have to eat something I try to be sure and leave some on the plate after so I've at least cut the portion down. I am using reduced fat stuff - like cheese, sour cream. Using sprays instead of vege oil, eating a lot more fruit and veggies (I am a meat and potatoes person) Choosing a light salad dressing, baked chips or pretzels for salty crunch, I am finding low or no fat foods that are just as good and I don't feel like I'm deprived. I hope I can keep it up but so far so good. I even found a fat free brownie recipe ( a copy cat of No Pudge) that is great - my whole family likes them. I think I am actually craving veggies at this point - how weird is that!!
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
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    First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!!!! Enjoy Red Lobster tonight!

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    Have you been logging all your foods? Are you sticking to your calorie restrictions? Are you able to do any exercising, including putting your kids in strollers/wagons/bikes and going for walks? Maybe grab the kids and have a fun dance party for 30 minutes indoors, until you break a sweat. Grab the vaccuum and go to town. House cleaning is a great way to burn calories (although one I avoid, hahaha:laugh: )

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