ohbrowneyedgurl
replied about 1 year ago:
Have your husband do it with you. If he's the one pushing you, it would be beneficial for the both of you to get healthier and he'd be able to understand the difficulties you're having. Also, losing weight is easier when you have positive influences around you (i.e. healthy eaters).
Most importantly, do what works for you. If you feel good and you're losing weight, stick with it. Don't rush it, because that usually turns into crash dieting and leads to weight gain.
Here are some things I do, which work for me as I've lost about 85 lbs on my own.
-Walk as often as possible. Even trips to the grocery store can be exercise. Park far away, and while in the store, walk around a lot.
-Pick up a hobby or do something to get your mind off of food. Sometimes I find that getting out of the house and seeing friends or going to the movies help (as long as you don't get snacks).
-When you do feel hungry, drink water. Try and drink more water. Even if you are actually hungry, water won't hurt you.
-When you've got a craving for something unhealthy, get your mind off it by going for a walk or exercising. It's definitely easier said than done, but just try and remember, before you eat anything, think "Am I going to feel guilty about this later?" and "Do I really need this chocolate bar?".
-When you're feeling bad or guilty for eating something you shouldn't have, remember your goals. Remember how far you've come and how far you know you can go. I like to think of people who have lost the weight. "If they can do it, I can do it too!"
-Try and have healthier foods in your house, so if you do feel hungry, binging on fruits and vegetables don't really set you back. They're loaded with fiber, so you're main concern won't be gaining weight.
-Try making smoothies. I personally love smoothies because they can be healthy and fiberful. I'm lactose intolerant, so my smoothies usually consist of fruit and juice. Smoothies can also be made with skim milk and Greek yogurt (because that is very healthy for you). But try to stay away from ice-cream and chocolate syrup.
-Greek yogurt. Like I said, I'm lactose intolerant, so I can't eat it, but I've heard of weight loss miracles. My own father, who is a diabetic, ate it and lost a lot of weight, and my friend's father lost nearly 100lbs.
-Don't overdo it. Eating lots and lots of healthy food might seem like the right thing to do, but too much of anything isn't good. The same goes for exercise and dieting. Don't starve yourself or force yourself to run for an hour when you're only capable of 30 minutes. Do what you can and what makes you feel good.
