Newbie and need help...please?!

LolliLolliLollipop

Hello to all. I am new to this site and i'm starting my weight loss journey on May 7th...yes that is a week away so that I can get everything that I need(food, scale, tape measure, comfortable work out sneakers and many more things) I feel that if I am prepared then I will have NO EXCUSES to stop. I have a 9 year old high functioning autistic son and a 2 month old daughter so being on a schedule and being prepared is something that i'm used to for them but not for myself. My question is what suggestions do you guys have for me as far as starting my weight loss journey? Any swear by foods or smoothies? Advice about anything under the spectrum is much needed as well as support. New friends are always welcome!

Empress62

My advice, diary every day, and be patient. Of the many times I have tried to start a more healthy life style in eating and activity, and failed to keep it up, I have always stopped tracking before I stopped loosing. If keep tracking, even the times I fall off the wagon and never exercise for a week or more, I am more likely to go back to it. Not that I have a success story yet, but I'm feeling lucky this time!

lucky3324

I just started last week.. and was totally unprepared. lol Now I am struggling and its a week till payday.. so I have to make due with what I got. I however did speak to a nutritionist and I am on a calorie counting high protein plan. This weekend I am really struggling. Good Luck to you!

LolliLolliLollipop

Thanks for the suggestions thus far Ladies! Empress...patience is exactly one of the most important things that i'm going to need on this journey and lucky...I had the same problem last year while I was trying to lose weight...I was not prepared and I failed miserably. I wish the both of you blessings on your journey!

chubbybunnee

When I got started, it took some trial and error to find what worked for me, but the best thing was having strawberries and bananas at the house and I would blend them with protein powder and almond milk every morning as my breakfast. The shake was only 350 calories and it gave me energy and I could drink it clear into lunch time depending on how thick I made it. You can add stevia to sweeten it if the fruit isn't enough. I also ALWAYS had bottled water with me or a jug with water! Sometimes when you think you are hungry...you're not...you're thirsty! Also, sugar free gum or sugar free werthers if you like them to satisfy your sweet tooth when you are close to your calorie limit for the day. I also kept some organic almonds in my car at all times in the center console so if I found myself getting hungry mid day, I would grab 12 of those babies and snack on them on my way home. It bought me enough time to wait until I got home to eat instead of getting fast food. Fast food was my biggest temptation because it was quick, easy, and convenient. If you start keeping reserves in your car, it gets easier to avoid fast food.
I always had Nuts, Fruit, Deli Meat in my house at all times. Quick steam veggies were great for dinner. Try to remember this philosphy....Never hungry, Never full. You want to eat throughout the entire day. Psychologically, it will feel like you are eating tons, but really you are eating within your calorie allotment, just more often and therefore you should never hear your stomach growl and you should never feel sluggish from over indulging. It is hard to get to that point, but once it becomes habit, you wont even think twice.
My major changes were getting rid of dairy and switching to almond milk and almond cheese. I get the blue diamond vanilla flavored almond milk. It only has 40 calories and less fat then normal milk. I gave up white breads. I switched to wheat wraps. Some people say get away from gluten but that's really expensive so I would start small and just start with no white breads. Also, throw away the mac and cheese. Kids love it, but it is SUPER UNhealthy! It has very little nutritional value! Try planning the kids meals with yours by giving them deli meat with veggies and fruit on the side, or yogurt. Apples are ideal for a snack! Also, try to avoid fruit juice! Another big one kids love, but if you can't resist drinking it with them, then try giving them water or home juiced fruits if at all possible. These are just suggestions I have so it may not work for you if your kids are picky eaters and with autism certain foods are better than others.

Just remember small steps. If you try to change everything you know, it will get frustrating. Start with small changes. If you like pizza, instead of getting little cesars, buy the biggest loser family cookbook and make thier low fat pizza with the thin crust, homemade sauce, and use almond cheese on top along with turkey pepperoni or pineapple and mushrooms as toppings. It's still pizza, but if you are going to eat pizza anyways, might as well save the calories! It's still yummy!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask! I live with a personal trainer! lol

EverdayLife

for me i've been here two months but haven't been serious so today I decided i would make the effort to log everything I eat and to write a blog post holding myself accountable. Sound like you are getting thing ready and i'm sure you will with trial and error find your own routine and i will be here rooting for you.