tabby7193
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Aug 26 2007 12:43Today is the first day of trying over...again! It frustrates me so much that I have no willpower. I want to do it every time I start...but then I see something that looks good or tastes good, and I give in. So I am going to try something new...I know that the ideal way to lose weight is just to eat less, count calories and drink lots of water...but I need something to get me going...I have no sense of portion control, etc...so here goes...it is called "The University of Kentucky Shake Diet". It is 3 shakes a day, 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day, 2 pre-packaged meals a day, lots of water, and 45-60 minutes of walking a day. I think I can do it. It is like Slimfast but you get another shake, another meal, and fruits and veggies. The magazine I read it in says you can lose 40 pounds in 12 weeks...now I don't think I will lose it that quick, nor do I think that is healthy, but I do plan to stick to it...maybe after several months of pre-packaged meals, I will have better sense of portion control and I will be able to eat smaller meals due to better portion control and a smaller stomach. It is definitely worth a shot.
Home life sucks...my husband virtually ignores me...the kids are always arguing...Bobby has major issues with developmental delays etc (According to the psychiatrist) and I am struggling with trying to get him the help he needs..he is on medication that I am not sure he needs and not on medication that I am convinced he needs and I can't seem to get the help I need to help him...grrrrrrrrrrr
My husband says he loves me and I know he is not cheating or even thinking about it...but he is depressed and he takes it out on me...we don't talk unless it is about NASCAR or his job...he does not help around the house except on the weekends...he has no romantic interest in me at all...it is tough...we have not been married long enough to just co-exist in the same house with hugs, kisses, I Love you's, whatever...
I have decided that all I can do is change myself...so here we go!!!
Good Luck with the "new diet" and not failing. I don't recommend it, only because you aren't spending the rest of your life on a liquid diet and you'll have to eventuall deal with will power. So, if you're determined, complete it and do not reorder, and realize you may gain weight once you switch from liquid back to solids. I don't eat less, I eat more. I eat more vegetables and fruit to help curb my hunger issue and my stress eating. A modified liquid diet is acceptable, for example, drink a whole 8-16 oz of water before a meal. I eat 5 meals a day. My largest being Dinner, but for the other 4, it will include portions and counting. My favorite easy small meal is a cup of almond special k ceral with 2%. I refuse to drink blue milk, lol!! Congrats on not quitting, that is the most important thing. I'm restarting today also, with summer and vacation I found it impossible to keep on track. Thankfully I haven't gained much back (4 lbs), but hopefully that is just water weight (totm=time of the month). I especially want to point out that you didn't necessarily "fail" your previous attempt. You just haven't found a a way to find harmony between stress and success. It is hard to cope with the stress and depression you are feeling. We are creatures of habit and it takes many attempts to overcome it. I've started working on my self esteem, which keeps me a hermit. And...how can I expect people to love me when I can't even love myself (a daily struggle). Love yourself, love your family, and never give up. Fight for them and yourself. A perfect home life is impossible, we're human we have flaws. Find ways to make your home life satisfying because it's YOUR home YOUR family and dammit YOU'RE worth it!! |
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