Hello! 5'9" 29 Female IL... I need to lose about 100 lbs...

Welcome! I tend to do the same but you can do this. It makes such a difference tracking. I still have tough days when I still look to a sweet or something but more often than not I find my way through it. You can to, best of luck with your goals.


:flowerforyou:

i am what u call compulsive eateri find my self eating when i am not hungery and sometimes i will wake up in the middle of the night and eat then go back to sleep.. or i will eat something and say what did i eat that 4

Hello! You hang in there girl. I was in the same position as you a few years ago.....now I just need to lose my holiday and lazy weight (about 15 lbs). I am a binge eater so I know what you are going through. It can be really hard I know but, if you want to lose the weight I believe in you. You can do it! Just believe in yourself! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I lost about 80 lbs in less than a year. Counting carbs and exercising. Had to get back to my "date weight" or so its called. I didn't have a support system to rely on, just me. It definetly made me a stronger person.

I won't lie to you. When I do have my binges, they are not small nor do they last only a few minutes. Last night I ate half a bag of chips and chocolate and cookies...... Don't feel so good about myself but, I am human and it happens. All I can do at this moment is control my eating and what I put into my mouth. Another binge will happen I know but I do know that it is better to have what you want at that moment rather than to eat everything in the fridge and then go to 7-11 for a bag of chips and a chocolate bar. :embarassed:

Good luck to you and remember you are person that deserves a healthy life no matter what your jean size.

Charlene

You can do this. It is not a diet, it is a lifestyle change. Take your time to change your ways, and you will succeed. Think positive and we are all here for you. I wish you luck!!!!:flowerforyou:

Portion control is the hardest thing I think. I've put up all my big plates and now only have my dessert plates out. This helped a lot!! I've also started putting all snacks into zip loc bags so I'm not tempted to over eat when I do snack. I have to lose about 100 lbs myself so I'm right there with ya!

Also, I sat down and checked my bank account to see how much I wasted on fast food. In a month, I spent over $200 in junk. That more than pays for the healthy food I buy now. I hope that helps! :bigsmile:

You can do whatever you set your mind to do!! This is a lifestyle change. Hey- I was running late for work and couldn't fit into the pants that I had chosen the night before. I absolutely hate going shopping. Good luck!