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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 165346" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>Heather,</p><p> </p><p>For me, an overweight woman in her 40's, self reflection is an absolute. I've struggled with my weight since I was in high school. I've had years of good and years of bad. There are self esteem issues to be dealt with, relationship issues in my past that contributed, emotional roadblocks, food as a substitute for a miriad of things, and a laundry list of other reasons, not the least of which is my enjoyment of food.</p><p> </p><p>I think self examination when making any life change is an important key to moving forward. Our minds have a lot of control. I think we have to deal with what is stored there before truly making a change.</p><p> </p><p>I've discovered some not-so-pleasant things so far on this journey. But I've learned some good things as well.</p><p> </p><p>Do you have a sam's club or costco or bj's around you? If you are not a member, I bet one of your friends is and would be happy to take you and let you shop. I did that for a couple years before we joint costco as a business member!</p><p> </p><p>You can buy larger quantities of meats - great prices on chicken breast (12 breasts and each breast honestly serves two), you can buy large quantities of ground beef as well. Fruit and veggies are a savings. Another idea is your local framer's markets this summer. You and I are in the same region and it won't be long before the stands will be full of fresh produce at good prices. There are also things you can enjoy fresh and freeze (bell peppers is a good example) for when the prices go up.</p><p> </p><p>I think Heather, it's a matter of taking a day at a time and going in slowly. At least that is what worked for me. A meal at a time, a change at a time. I find myself enjoying eating things I didn't like before. I find myself using spices and interesting oils (little chili oil for example) to add different flavors to the same old, same old (the trap of a mother!!).</p><p> </p><p>Interesting about the control issue and food. Food for thought..........</p><p> </p><p>Take care,</p><p> </p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 165346, member: 805"] Heather, For me, an overweight woman in her 40's, self reflection is an absolute. I've struggled with my weight since I was in high school. I've had years of good and years of bad. There are self esteem issues to be dealt with, relationship issues in my past that contributed, emotional roadblocks, food as a substitute for a miriad of things, and a laundry list of other reasons, not the least of which is my enjoyment of food. I think self examination when making any life change is an important key to moving forward. Our minds have a lot of control. I think we have to deal with what is stored there before truly making a change. I've discovered some not-so-pleasant things so far on this journey. But I've learned some good things as well. Do you have a sam's club or costco or bj's around you? If you are not a member, I bet one of your friends is and would be happy to take you and let you shop. I did that for a couple years before we joint costco as a business member! You can buy larger quantities of meats - great prices on chicken breast (12 breasts and each breast honestly serves two), you can buy large quantities of ground beef as well. Fruit and veggies are a savings. Another idea is your local framer's markets this summer. You and I are in the same region and it won't be long before the stands will be full of fresh produce at good prices. There are also things you can enjoy fresh and freeze (bell peppers is a good example) for when the prices go up. I think Heather, it's a matter of taking a day at a time and going in slowly. At least that is what worked for me. A meal at a time, a change at a time. I find myself enjoying eating things I didn't like before. I find myself using spices and interesting oils (little chili oil for example) to add different flavors to the same old, same old (the trap of a mother!!). Interesting about the control issue and food. Food for thought.......... Take care, Sharon [/QUOTE]
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