Some of us have "issues" with food as well as booze, drugs etc. We were talking in the chatroom and decided we would help each other lose weight with tips on how we are doing it. So once a week whoever wants to , can mark down how much they lost. How they did it.

I know for me,, I have to eat breakfast to get my metabolism going. I know I SHOULD be walking but I am having trouble getting going again.

Somebody HELP me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mel

Great idea Melly

I know for myself I have put on ummm about 15lbs this last year and I can feel the effects quite severely on my arthritis. That being said I know I have a few limitations but that does not mean I cannot do certain things to maintain a healthy weight for my body size.

For me 2 years ago I had been seeing a physiotherapist and she was great. She had advised me to do some simple strengthening exercises so I could keep the majority of my mobility, and then she advised me to walk 2 miles a day , preferably after dinner. Or to join water therapy which is provided for people who do have arthritis, I didnt join that because most of the people there were 60 or older

I had learned too that when "we" meaning women who have gone through menopause or in the middle of it, our metabolism changes. The rules we have followed and learned over the years don't apply anymore. In some ways you can look at it as a clean canvas or slate , you can explore what works for your body with some common sense and research.

It has been explained to me and it does work, that you need to eat 3 meals a day, skipping one of those can create weight gain and it doesn't matter what you have eaten , it still happens. The combination of the right foods is important too.

I did do this for a few years and was very diligent about it, I lost some weight and felt alot healthier for it as well, however last winter came and I slacked off. Well then one thing led to another and bang , i have put 15lbs on, so self discipline plays a big part of it too

Thanks for starting this, and I too will keep sharing on how my progress is going. However today I know that I am never going to be a skinny minny again, and that's okay, I just need to be healthy and within a certain weight bracket that my body frame can handle comfortably

Ma'iinganikwe

I do not have an issue with food. It has an issue with me. I love it but it just does not seem to want to leave me when I want it too. I hate those fatal attraction types.

I've decided to dance at least 4 times a week , right in my own living room for about 15 minutes each time for a start.

How about song good dance tunes?

"Footloose" "Let's Get Physical" "Boogie Woogie Dancing Shoes"

I may not be up for dancing but I'll play on your idea and take a "marathon" walk (>5 miles) at lest three times a week and good daily ones.

hobie

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Hi guys,

Ok, im so in!!!  I have gained about 15-20 pounds since i got sober.  My thinking at first was, so what... and least im not drinking.  Which was fine for awhile and is still true to a point, my sobriety comes first, before anything else.  However, all good things must come to an end and its time to get my eating habits back under control.

 I need to be honest.  I have been meaning to post here for about 3 days now, but everytime ive typed something in, i deleted it lol.  I tend to be an "exteme" dieter.  I am great at cutting out whole food groups, drastically restricting calories, etc.  The more extreme the diet, the more likely i am too stick with it and actually enjoy the whole experience. 

However, that doesnt seem like the direction i want to go now.  Im trying so hard in other areas of my life to get/be healthy, mentally spiritually and physically.  Instead of doing what will bring quick results, i want to do what is sensible and what will be good for me in the long run Hmmm new concept for me lol.

So, im looking forward to reading what you guys are doing, and staying open to any suggestions.  The last thing i want to do is transfer my addiction to food, or get crazy with my dieting .   Look forward to posting about my amazing progress lol

Love you guys

Hope

Exercise is a must for me, whether it be walking, biking of some form or exercise.  I gained quite a bit of weight after I quit smoking and began losing it slow but sure a year ago this past August.  I started biking in April of this year, lost a little but also have been toning up in the legs.I have to eat healthy too and I do well with that for a bit and then fall back into the snacky stuff. I would like to lose 50 pounds by this next June.  Hard around the holidays.  Will keep you posted. 

Karen