I have been overweight since the birth of my two children, I gained 50 lbs with each one, and never lost it, much.... I went on a program called doctors family weight loss clinic, kinda like jenny craig. I ate their food, was hungry all the time, but kept with it, it was high protien, but lots of vegies, and very small portions at mealtime. I lost 80 lbs. but when I went off it, I gained it all back, plus a few....actually more than a few. I was very depressed, and found myself not caring at all, eating when the food didn't even taste good.
I had no friend to help me. I think If I would have had someone who would have supported me and been there for me I would have done better, and kept it off. Now it is a struggle to just not gain any more weight.
I take thyroid medicine and thinking that I could lose weight now, but it is harder as the years go by. I decided to just eat healthy, I read all the boxes, I don't eat anything that is partially hydrogenated.... I don't eat any bread that has enriched flour, only whole grain. and watch the sodium. I have lost about 10 lbs the past 2 months. without trying. just reading everything, and not eating after 6pm really is the icing on the cake..(so to speak!)
having all my farm animals really helps. I find myself sitting outside watching them, doing chores, keeping busy, and just trying not to eat all the time.
It is a battle every day, everytime I walk past the donut case at walmart, (I am a cake decorator there) and I hear the donuts calling my name... I sometimes give in, but instead of eating 2 donuts, I will have 1 and a banana. then fruit and good things for lunch.
I find if you give in to a craving, it helps alot. Especially if you don't have someone who says "thats not on your diet" I really hate that.
I hope your friend knows that she can call you and talk to you, from the sounds of it, it sound like you are being a great friend.
Thanks! From the sisterhood of the weight challenged.
I had no friend to help me. I think If I would have had someone who would have supported me and been there for me I would have done better, and kept it off. Now it is a struggle to just not gain any more weight.
I take thyroid medicine and thinking that I could lose weight now, but it is harder as the years go by. I decided to just eat healthy, I read all the boxes, I don't eat anything that is partially hydrogenated.... I don't eat any bread that has enriched flour, only whole grain. and watch the sodium. I have lost about 10 lbs the past 2 months. without trying. just reading everything, and not eating after 6pm really is the icing on the cake..(so to speak!)
having all my farm animals really helps. I find myself sitting outside watching them, doing chores, keeping busy, and just trying not to eat all the time.
It is a battle every day, everytime I walk past the donut case at walmart, (I am a cake decorator there) and I hear the donuts calling my name... I sometimes give in, but instead of eating 2 donuts, I will have 1 and a banana. then fruit and good things for lunch.
I find if you give in to a craving, it helps alot. Especially if you don't have someone who says "thats not on your diet" I really hate that.
I hope your friend knows that she can call you and talk to you, from the sounds of it, it sound like you are being a great friend.
Thanks! From the sisterhood of the weight challenged.