Posts by smartgirl30

age: 30

height: 5'10"

weight: 254 the heaviest I have ever been!

current: 248

goal: 173 - 183

background: I am single.  I have two beautiful girls, one that's a teenager and the younger one lives with her dad.  I love to eat, but then I end up feeling guilty when I eat poorly.  I overeat when I am alone, I don't like to overeat in front of other people, so usually I end up eating less when out with friends.  I don't really have a support system because the friends I have (whom I love dearly) don't understand what is like to struggle with your weight.  I want to get control over my bad habits and I realize the first thing I have to do is be honest with myself about what those bad habits really are.

Original Post by xqueenofheartsx:

just try to get any sort of exercise in your day. any.. even a brisk 10 minute walk will do. it's a great way to start the mornings, because then you have the whole day ahead of you. I'm so glad i started this challenge. it was really the motivator i need to stop the binge-eating. I have not binge-ate since last saturday. over-indulged, maybe yes, but its a whole step up from the binge-eating. I've been at or under my calorie-intake since last saturday. wooh. thank you guys!

I am glad you organized this challenge as well and keep up the good work with your cal intake.  You should be proud of yourself for sticking to the plan.   I can relate with the binge eating it's hard not too when your used to doing it, but you just keep working at it.

Good luck to everyone on Saturday!

I think I am doing pretty good as well, if I stay in my calorie range I am usually not hungry.  I have been finding ways to fill my time when i get home at night after dinner so I don't just eat out of boredom. 

 BTW: I quit smoking 9 months ago today!!

Good for you waterwalker.  I hope this serves as a reminder to all of you that you have a support system here if you use it.  I know it does for me. 

I bought a workout program for the x-box called yourself fitness by prevention magazine it's been out for a long time but I had never heard of it.  It programs workouts based on your fitness level.  It even keeps track of weight and fitness progress.  I am going to start with just a goal of 15 min a day, but this morning I did 20 plus the fitness eval (which was tough and should count as working out too). 

I hope everyone has a wonderful day

twinmama and mladdy:

Thank you so much. Those are some really great suggestions. I will have to do something now, no excuses!

Great suggestions mladdy, and also starbucks.com has nutritional info on food and drinks by location

I was able to quit 9 months ago by taking Chantix as well.  I would certainly recommend talking to your doctor about it.  I have heard some negative things about taking with alcohol so I would not suggest drinking while on this med, but I am sure your doctor has more info about that...

GOOD LUCK!