A new approach

[finnsmum]

Back up to nearly 17 stones again.

I'm full of self-loathing and am pretty unhappy.

However, I have 2 lovely kids, a job and a supportive partner who to my surprise doesn't seem to care what size I am.

I love junk food and I live on crisps, biscuits and chocolate.

I'm not doing a full on diet. I just end up putting it all on again plus some. I'm going to make one change a week and see what happens.

This week it's 20 minutes walking everyday. As it's my first week I'm going to give up crisps too.

 

[valerie11]

hi finnsmum good luck on ur healthy eating, the 20 mins walk should help- i lose more when i've walked all week, instead of giving up crisps could n't you allow urself 1 bag of lower fat crisps i have cheese & onion pom bear snacks they are lovely 75 or 95 cals depending what pack they come from then at least ur still getting a treat any way good luck xx

 

[Barb]

Thats a good approach, make the 'diet' fit you, not the other way around. You will be surprised that in a very short time you will lose the taste for the junk. I didn't think I could live without biscuits and chocolate; I can. I can't live without wine though! Oh well, can't win them all.

Good luck with your new life.

 

[RainbowRose]

hello and good luck

I could have written your post myself! I started a lot heavier than you are now, so now we are around the same weight!

Yes, don't think diet, think lifestyle change...it works for me I weaned myself off crisps with ryvita minis, now I don't eat them either

I too have a hubby who doesn't mind my size, i am lucky!..but I'm doing it for ME and for my health..so sick of looking and feeling like I did..still got lots to lose, but something has clicked and i feel that i'm going to do it!

its not easy hun, but it is so worth it! Keep posting, I look forward to chatting with you