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Weight loss

I'm a mom of 4!
I have like 50lbs to lose to get back to my before mom body. But my before mom body was really thin and I Carly ever ate anything. I'm struggling to figure out how to lose weight, maintain a good weight, not be over weight. And not eat too much or too less. And how the heck do I help my kids as they grow older to have a healthy balanced idea of food and healthy eating patterns?!
Thank you.

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  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,771 Member
    If you lose weight more slowly, it will be easier to continue over the long term. It can teach you habits that you will want to continue after the weight is gone. Quick loss is appealing but it isn't sustainable and doesn't teach what you need to know to maintain your weight loss and develop healthy habits to pass on to your children.

    Eating less processed food is a good place to start. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc. should be a large part of your diet. Regular movement is also a good habit to develop.