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Why are you doing this all on your own? Your husband is a parent too, he needs to do his share and you need to tell him.

Totally just referring to myself, to answer the original question. If treat means something over and above what I eat to reach my weight loss goals. I would say no. However if I am craving something I might factor it into my day. Personally I stay away from sugar - empty food cause it never seems enough no matter how much,…

I've worked night shift for many years. As I got older I found eating at night didn't agree with me. When I go home in the morning I may eat a breakfast and then go to bed. I eat a meal when I wake in the afternoon, sometimes a small lunch style meal, sometimes more like a breakfast/snack. I eat the evening meal that…

Your telling my story too. Have a good go at it, nothing changes if nothing changes. All the best!

I have felt like you describe. Some sort of counselling probably would help. Rather than trying to drastically reduce your intake maybe just work on eating at meal times only. Don't worry too much about what that is to start with. Then after awhile you could try wholesome, nutritious foods. Take small steps. You can be in…

This topic is useful for me. I am too new at this to express an opinion on what is right or wrong. However I think I would value somone's input if they thought I needed help. Old habits die hard and this week, just for instance I lost very little. My all or nothing thinking wants me to sabotage or get 'tough' with myself.…

Hi, I saw your group and thought yes. I'll write something. I'm Gael I'm from Tasmania, Australia. Its the small island at the bottom of Oz. Its not as hot as the rest of Australia. Infact if the sun isn't shining it can be quite cool. I've recently joined MFP after being on another site, MFP has a more logical search…

I'm a bit like this. I think the idea of just putting the desired food into your day is the key for me. As mentioned previously "fried brekky etc" it was in his daily allowance. I had an ice cream from 'cold rock' last night - a small one within my daily amount. I wont be doing that everyday as its a lot of calories on…

All of the above have answers. Eat more to me is eat MORE LOW CAL FOOD. I used Jenny Craig x 2 and it worked for weightloss but its not a lifestyle that I could afford long term. Vegetables can be eaten in very large quantities - with a low calorie total. WEIGH EVERYTHING and record. I stay away from highly refined…

All of the above. Also all food has a % of water. Excessive water intake can lead to electrolyte imbalances, however the amounts ingested have to be very large.

I'm from Tassie, been hear for almost a month. I was originally on another web site but this one has a better search engine and is easy to find my way around. Keeping a diary of everything I eat is certainly helping me. I hope everyone is successful!

Your grandfather should no better than to say something hurtful like that. If you're doing all the hard work you're doing and not losing you must just about be your perfect BMI. Don't worry.

Just for today I will remember to eat wisely

I come from a place of constant personal criticism which got me no where. Old habits are hard to break. People often are just seeking reassurance that what they are doing is okay. Negativity is a time waster.

WAY TO GO GORGEOUS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!

Fantastic, you look 20 yrs younger! No exaggeration.

What they all said. I have had losses around 1kg (2.2lbs) with a higher calorie value than 1200. I am pretty sedentary at the moment because of a knee injury. Eat more calories, eat them before bed if you want. I'm a night shift worker and my eatings all over the place.:smile:

Just for today I wont give up giving up junk food.

You can really see the difference, congratulations!!!!

I'm a night shift nurse and find I eat 2 meals a day when on nights as I find I don't want to eat during the night much, just no appetite then and if I'm hungry before sleeping I have a snack.

Just for today, I've joined your group. I'm committed to not eating highly refined carbs (mainly sugar). Just for today I'll avoid too much MEAT.

Fantastic Mallory! I too an emotional eater. I'm in my 50's now and I can tell you it doesn't change unless you do something about it! Which you are. I've yo yo-ed upwards most of my life but to be fair to myself I have some success over the years which has led me to this point. I don't want to preach but I have had some…

http://authoritynutrition.com/ This guy has some interesting articles and stuff on food addiction. I have a junk food addiction. Addiction is complex and really like the 12 step people say: You are addicted if you say you are. Its personal. Junk food is addictive as you are probably reading in the book you mentioned. I…

I think most people divorce because 1 person wants out, definitely. So its over, if both aren't willing it will suck. My first relationship (many moons ago) broke up cause he didn't want to be with me anymore. Broke my heart but I was young. My marriage in my 20s was a total mistake and I left him (abusive). I've been with…

Congratulations!!!! FantASTIC!!!!! You go girl!!!!!!!!

What an inspiration. Congratulations on all your hard work!

I have similar aspirations to you. Good luck. I'm hoping to lose weight but really want to stop eating junk food forever!

Like everyone else, know how you feel. Big news though - other people don't really care about the way you look, they're too busy thinking about themselves. You are your own worst enemy. Be kind to yourself. Make a plan, do your best to stick to what you can!

I'm no expert. I have yo-yo dieted a lot of my life. I am 54. In all the years I menstruated I always gained a kilo the week before my periods. It is literally impossible to maintain a 2 Lb a week weight loss, don't care about the science, that's been my experience. Barometric surgeons (obesity doctors) claim that most…