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Healthy4CC
Healthy4CC Posts: 1 Member
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I'm new here- live in Birmingham AL, turned 50 in February this year. Had a terrible 2020 - my sister & I cared for our mom at her home in GA March - June last year- she passed away June 15th, so not a full year yet 😪 Also during 2020 went through separation from spouse of 30 years, now divorced. Most people say they lose weight when going through a divorce -NOT ME! Unfortunately! I have gained about 10 pounds since last summer. Though I still needed to lose even then. So I'm looking at needing to shed nearly 50 pounds - I figure a pound for every year I've been on this earth LOL hoping to find some motivation & encouragement here. Does anyone have any tips on calming the appetite for this new journey since I've obviously gotten used to eating entirely TOO much?

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  • Ann262
    Ann262 Posts: 266 Member
    Welcome!!
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,750 Member
    Hi, @Healthy4CC Welcome to MFP.

    The thread running right now has some excellent advice: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10833967/how-do-you-change-your-mind-set#latest

    I would add, don’t hurl yourself in and try to accomplish everything at once. Over exercising, under eating yields great results temporarily (or not!) but you hit the wall harder and sooner. Order an inexpensive food scale and get in the habit of weighing your food. Don’t use cups and tablespoons. They are inaccurate, and there’s a big calorie difference between 15gr of peanut butter versus a heaping tablespoon.

    Learn substitutions. I brown meats and stir fry in a dry nonstick pan. I make delicious fries in an aircrisper using plain potatoes sprayed with only a couple grams of olive oil from my Mr Mister. There’s great butter substitutes ranging from calorie free nacho seasoning for popcorn to super low cal margarine that’s just fine for spreading on bread or potatoes. Diet drinks or water versus sodas. Lower calorie creamers for coffee or tea.

    After a while it all becomes second nature. I still get a cheap thrill when I figure out a lower cal way to tweak a recipe.
  • suzymurdle
    suzymurdle Posts: 10 Member
    I am sorry for your loss and heartache. It is very easy to jump to food for comfort. I know I did it. I really like what springlering said. It also might to find any small or big activity that you could enjoy instead of reaching for food. Logging all your food, even on bad days will help you be accountable. You are going through a difficult time, but it looks like you have taken a big step by reacing out. You can add me as a friend if you wish. I am active and supportive.

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