"I'm not from around these parts..."

GPSHEALTHCOACHING

I'm new to MFP but certainly NOT new to dieting! I'm a self diagnosed BED yo-yo dieter who has struggled with her weight for 18 years now! I'm about 50 lbs overweight.

I have tried every diet out there. I have started countless food journals. But I keep getting bigger and bigger.

But I have a new plan and hope to start fresh tomorrow. My plan is to just try to eat around 200-250 calories per meal and eat 5-6 meals per day. I plan to NOT workout for the next 21 days as I get really hungry when I workout. Week 4 I'll gradually add workouts. (running and lifting). I know I'll have bad meals but instead of waiting for the next morning or even next week I plan to try to get back to my 200-250 calorie meal THE VERY NEXT MEAL! I will not keep a food journal /write it down but just estimate in my head or read the label.

This is my last stitch effort at controlling my BED. Next step will be professional help..........

brobin41101

Welcome, and good luck on your journey. You are not alone out there don't give up. You will find MFT to be a wonderful tool .

GPSHEALTHCOACHING

So far it's going GREAT!! I have really felt in control of my eating. If I truly feel hungry I just eat a 200 calorie mini meal. So far haven't had to eat more than 6 meals. Losing weight too!!

When the weight loss slows down then I'll add workout back in. 2 -3 mile runs and weight lifting or elliptical.

I'm an all or nothing person so food journals are a trigger for me to overeat. If I can't calculate the calories exactly then I throw in the towel with a what's the point attitude. Or if I eat a not so great food or go over my calorie plan for the day, well that sets me off.... Now I am listening to my body and eating when I am hungry and filling up on veges, lean proteins, VERY little processed. Has to be that way to keep it at 200-250 calories right!

I plan to start a list of my mini meals and hang in my kitchen for a quick reference. Keeping the kitchen and fridge stocked of healthy options is CRITICAL!!! With 4 kids that's tough cause they love all the snacky food! I am going to clean my pantry today and I bought a bunch of the little ziploc containers so I could pre package up the bags of snack into individual servings. Better for them, better for me should I choose to have one and come lunch packing time, it will help a bunch!

Sorry so long winded but just had to share my success! My plan IS ACTUALLY WORKING!!!!! :bigsmile:

candicole007

You seem really motivated! Way to go girlie :O)