So disgusted with myself

I see a lot of truckers through the job I work and see common threads. Just think of it as changing what you can change. Every pit stop walk around your truck a few times. Packing your lunch is great. You will soon think those burgers are not yummy when your taste buds are refocused. Calories must be counted. I've not been a perfect example, but I can tell you that once you commit to writing down what goes in, and limiting it, you will see results. I've been doing it off and on for 40 years. It does work.

I have been at this for a month. The decision to cut out meat was easy for me. I honestly just don't like meat, I never have. Even as a child my mother would try ram it down my mouth. It just made me sick. I don't like the smell. I am ok with no dairy as I figured it would be a good move to cut it out.

do you track your calories? Regardless of what you eat, you need to be at a deficit to lose. How do you get protein without meat?? I'd try to get at least 30% protein.

I'm more sorry you're so down on yourself more than anything. The thought of jump roping in a truck stop parking lot is funny to me too, but I'd do it anyway. Hell, it could entertain the others . It's good to get out and move around when you stop for a lot of reasons. Truckers are at higher risk of blood clots. Getting out and walking about fast for as long as you can would help with that. My brother was a trucker. He did sit ups in the sleeper thing to help him stay awake if he had a long haul. I think he did pull ups off a truck part too but he was male and young. Reduced calories can only help if nothing else. Good luck!

WIth your job, losing weight will be tough for this reason (among others): WATER WATER WATER is key to weight loss (At least in my experience). But with WATER WATER WATER also comes the need (and sometimes urgent need) to use the bathroom. I assume you don't have those kind of "facilities" in your cab - and your hubby might get irritated if you have to stop every 15 minutes to pee... so, I would recommend drinking as much as you can when you're stopped somewhere for awhile and on your days off.

Also, you'll want to watch your sodium intake. Even if you're losing fat, higher sodium can lead to more water retention, which makes the scale stay stubborn (even though it's water not fat that's keep the scale "stuck").

Good luck figuring out how to make this work into your schedule. I'm sure there is a way - you'll just need to get creative

Well I'm having a mental picture of my husband laughing at a 53 year old woman trying to jump rope.

my husband is 51 and is awesome at jumping rope!! He can do double unders!

First of all please don't be disgusted with yourself, I don't know you but you are a beautiful human being that needs help, and this is the first step to getting it.

My advice-

1. Forget everything you know about dieting, you need to re-educate yourself and the people on these boards are the right people to learn from.
2. Dieting is as simple as creating a calorie deficit. Your body burns x amount of calories per day, you need to either eat less than that number, or you need to exercise and burn calories to help.
3. Removing any food that you love from your diet is a big no no and is a great way to fail a diet. Cutting out protein especially is a bad idea. Protein is essential for building muscle and also helps you feel more satisfied when eating a meal.
4. Count the calories. Every bit of food you consume has a number associated with it, and even if you eat out most restaurants and fast food companies post nutritional information on their foods via their website. Fitness pal also has an amazing database for all types of foods from restaurants all the way to grocery stores.
5. hit the gym or walk around the block. If you only walked 10,000 steps per day you'd be amazed how much weight you could trim. Buy a cheap pedometer and try walking around the neighborhood. Avoid Gym'timidation, just getting active and walking more is a great start.
6. Track Track Track, if you have a smart phone or a computer you have access to fitness pal and it's huge database and tracking system. If you stick to this and are honest about your portions and calories you will lose weight.
7. You're here reading this post, that's the best start to improving your situation, you can do it.

Along with all of the other suggestions you've got to keep in mind that it took a year to put on 40 pounds and it might take you that long to get it off.

Don't despair everything worthwhile takes time!

Doing your macrobiotic diet is all well and good but if you're at a calorie surplus then you're going to keep gaining, no matter how 'healthy' you're eating. Get your calories under control and you'll see progress.

Note to add: Make sure those calories meat your macro and micro needs as well.

I can't even look at myself in the mirror anymore. My weight has exploded over the last year. (40lbs) I am 5ft 3 and my BMI is 29 .A month ago I cut all meat and dairy out of my diet. No fast foods, no sodas. I have been trying to understand the macrobiotic diet (yin yang). I am enjoying the diet itself, but am so discouraged by the scale. I'm thinking I should stop torturing myself and just throw the damn scale away. I will admit to my faults that my exercise input isn't anything to write home about. About a year ago my husband and I started a new business which has caused the weight gain. We are over the road truckers. Sitting all day, I swear I can feel my stomach exploding as each hour tics by. I am driving at 9 day intervals, so when I get home I get on the treadmill for about 35 mins every morning. I am down to one pair of pants, and even they are feeling uncomfortable. I was praying that this diet would be "life changing everything will be wonderful" I'm wrong. Can anyone help me get through this? Am I just not giving it enough time.? I eat miso soup, beans, lentils, grains and oats. Lots of veggies and water /green tea. I do eat fish cpl times a week No sweeties.. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have a fairly thick skin so don't be scared to say I'm a lame *kitten*.

The only thing about your post I agree with is the part about stopping to torture yourself. There's no reason to make so many drastic cuts in your lifestyle at once. Take it easy. Start tracking calories and figure out what works for you. Also, if you drive for 9 days, why only walk when you get home? I assume there are plenty of roads where you drive. Take along your running shoes and walk every day.

Thanks for these links!

Use the scale as a tool so weight doesnt creep back on but truthfully use a tape measure and see results that way. How are you eating on the road? I wouldl think that would be the most challenging. Make sure you are eating enough or your body may freak out and store everything you eat because it is not use to a reduction. Your body needs a certain amount of calories a day to maintain. Also when you are on the road when you stop for brief breaks walk/run around the truck or other quick exercises. Every little bit helps. Good Luck!

I agree with this COMPLETELY!!!! I am only down (since restarting) 5 pounds, but I'm down 8.8 inches. And the biggest thing is hitting that calorie mark!!!! It really does make a difference. Keeping your body out of starvation mode is key to burning. IMO

-Shan