I NEEEEED UR SUPPORT!!!

Good Luck. Feel free to add me. I have a long way to go and the more friends the better.

Rick

Hey!!!

I have trouble with fresh veggies and fruits too. Time sure flies and they turn bad on me before I know. As a result, I have a tendency to buy frozen veggies and some fruits. I often prepare my veggies in a stir-fry method (trying new combinations and seasoning here and there to try to pump up the flavor - including a Goya ham flavor seasoning which has made my cabbage taste like my old southern favorite). It has made a difference in how much veggies I eat. Now I even buy the fresh veggies, clean, cut and freeze 'em. Works well for me.... The frozen fruits are used more often in a smoothy or something similar (Soy milk and splenda). The other fruits I partake in are usually those that last a while (apples) or dried fruits like raisins. (Remember if carbs are your weakness, the dried fruits and apples should be at a limit.)

Ronni

I need support too! I'm 34years old too, but I only have one son and I've just lost a lot (about 30-40lbs) of weight over a long period of time. My goal is to go another 20lbs, and I'm going to do it the healthy way, by eating healthy and working out. If you need help with motivation, just friend me and we'll keep each other in check!

Hey, Hang in there Girl.
I know it is difficult with kids, cause they have there own tastes, and it can be difficult when everyone else in the family does not have to loose weight or watch what they eat. But you can do it. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Sometimes are bodies are craving water, but We confuse it with hunger. Another thing is to make sure you have you snack foods PRE-pared. Its happened to me plenty of times where I forget to bring my snack, or forget to pack my lunch..and that either makes me more hungry, or grab the wrong foods(i.e. Fast food). For time, sake with fresh veggies, I will cut them up and freeze them, or just buy frozen veggies. They are still pretty fresh and wont go bad as long as you freeze them. For meats, I portion them out and place them in a baggie, like 3 chicken breasts per Ziplock. So I dont make too much food, and it goes to waste. Sometimes if I make more than enough, its leftovers after two days. Another thing I do occasionaly is I prepare my main dishes on Sunday, and leave the frozen veggies for the day of the meal. The other thing I do, is make sure my kids drink water for dinner. AT first they looked at me like I was crazy, but they got over it. Everything has so much sugar. If we go out to eat, I will let them have what they want to dringk, but at home its water. Saves money. I dont buy soft drinks anymore. I will buy juice.. but they have it like twice a week.(maybe) and no more than 4 oz.. I am 37, and I have lost 18 lbs. I need to get back to my pre baby weight of 150. By the way I was 220about a month ago. Dont give up..Just remember your not alone. Im truckin on with ya!
Take Care

Don't focus on what you weigh NOW, give your energy to what you want to weigh. Can you change your screenname?

Feel free to add me as a friend. It would be great to support each other on our journeys. I am new here too. I'm a mom of 3. I'm not a single mom, but we have a very small grocery budget to work with too so I can relate to what you're going through. Like some of the others who have replied to you, I have found that drinking water really helps. I have my kids drinking water at supper now and I'm trying to get my hubby on board too It won't be easy, but it's always a little easier when others are supporting you. Good luck!

I hope you get the support you need.
I can only imagine life must be hectic with 3 kids & an injury.
Good luck :flowerforyou: