So Hard to lose

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Laura9303
Laura9303 Posts: 3
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi eveoenone,
I am a 36 year old stay at home Mom, I recently had sugery and had to step on the scale and cried when I did. I want to lose the weight so here I am asking humbly for help. My main issue ( I think) is I am an emotional eater. It is crazy, here's hoping by keeping track of things I can succeed.

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  • vbennett7
    vbennett7 Posts: 99 Member
    if you truly record what you are eating and use this site to the best of your ability, it will definitely help. You realize how much a serving is, how many calories are in what you are eating, and it motivates you at the end of the day with how much you might weigh in 5 weeks. If this were not a free site, my friends might think I get kickbacks or something, 'cause I am always promoting it!
  • Brownski860
    Brownski860 Posts: 361 Member
    I was an emotional eater also, happy, sad, bored, angry... all emotions gave me a reason to eat, to make Myself feel better.
    Well, look where it got me! Even MORE unhappy about myself.
    I had to start small. Anytime I'm upset, sad or angry, i go for a walk. Whether its 30 mins at midnight or 2 hours in the afternoon. I avoid the kitchen at all costs.
    I am still trying to conquer the happy eating. I celebrate my frienships with my girl friends once a month by going out to lunch and having cocktails. I do indulge slightly however i try to make good decisions.
    This is a journey, it will take time to not only train our bodies, but our minds as well into being healthy day in and day out.
    Good luck!
  • Nessiep
    Nessiep Posts: 171 Member
    hi laura you can succeed ..and im sure you will succeed!!..this site keeps you on track...so you will have no worries of succeeding!!

    iwll add you ..:flowerforyou:
  • tammyr76
    tammyr76 Posts: 174
    Hi and welcome,,I am a stay at home as well,and I ate out of boredom...The first thing for success is clean out your pantry!!!! My kids has'nt fussed about the snack cakes being replaced by fruit they grab an apple and keep playing..But you can do this and you chose a great spot for help,,MFP is great for helping you styay on track once you start logggin your food in your diary you will start watching the numbers..
    Good Luck to you on your journey..
    If you need a support buddy feel free to add me as a friend...
  • savvynurse
    savvynurse Posts: 292
    Been there And done that. My highest was 261 and my smallest has been 160. Right now I am 173 as of sunday morn and I am in general happy with the actual numbers.... Just wish it wasn't so jiggly!! After vacation I think I am gonna start and stick with chalean extreme and try to tone it all up. Now if numbers drop while I am doing that I won't mind. Use all the tools in this site and keep posting progress. Join a few challenges. It will all come off in the end when the dAy is done!
  • sbrown6
    sbrown6 Posts: 334 Member
    Welcome to MFP! The folks here are so supportive and there are soooooo many truly inspiring success stories. I have never been so inspired as I have been since joining MFP. I've been here 6 days and have lost 4.6 lbs already! Feel free to add me as a friend. I am happy to support you on your journey.
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