Wow

Jessica130

I moved out with my girlfriend last November. Since then I have gained between 20 and 30 lbs and today I found out why.

First when we woke up this morning she ask me what do you want for breakfast? I told her I would make my own so I can keep track of my calories. I get some cottage cheese and a banana for breakfast. She comes out with a sandwich that has bologna, cheese, sunflowers seeds, and ranch on it. On top of that she grabs chips and a soda. Yes this was breakfast. Now for lunch. She says she wants Cheese Bread from Little Caesar's, I told her I would go with her to get some but I was not eating any. When we got back I was curious so I checked how many calories they had. Each little slice has 220 calories a piece I could not believe it! She had 6 pieces that is over 1,000 calories! I ate a tray. Than we go out the mall because we are bored. On the way home she says she wants a milk shake from Steak N Shake. Again out of curiosity I look up how many calories. Over 1,000 in the milkshake! Now she is going to work (she works at Pizza Hut) and she says she usually has between 2 and 4 pieces of pizza while at work. What really annoys me is that she is still skinny :mad:

I just started eating better yesterday so one week ago I would of been eating all that too. I did not eat one thing that she got today and I have kept to eating at home and eating healthy. It is past 5 and I am at a little over 700 calories.

It is a little success for me! Now I know what I was doing to gain the weight, so I know how to lose it!

ashleylmonk

great job!! keep it up

TKelly06

Thats awesome!!! keep up the good work.

dizzynoodle29

just remember not to under-eat. I am finding I lose more weight at 1500 calories a day than 1200 calories, 'cause my metabolism is working harder. don't forget to eat a little something every few hours

kokonutmama

"knowing is half the battle"!

(I'll feel old if you don't get the reference)

PlumCrazyGirl

Yup, Amazing how eating habits of others lead to bad eating habits for us.

I thought I would "show off" my cooking & baking to my love. Yeah, he greatly appreciated home cooked meals. Unfortunately we both packed on weight. Me, 30lbs give/take a lb -- him, not sure. I would estimate 50-70lbs.

Good luck.....

mscocoa30

Good job. I've been using MFP to plug in foods and check the calories before I eat them. Just to plan ahead , it reallly helps. You'd be surprised how much fat and calories are in things you just won't expect them to be in.