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Hi, everyone! I'm Jennifer, and I'm another newbie.

Over the last 12 years I've crept up slowly from 120 pounds to top out at 226 pounds. In addition to 3 pregnancies/extended nursings and quitting smoking (twice), I also have developed horrible eating habits over the years. I've known for awhile that I really just have to decide enough is enough and do something about it, but I think everyone needs that "moment" in which they really, deep down inside, are ready to make the commitment and stick to it. Last week I got some stomach bug that lasted a couple of days; after 2 days of eating nothing and another 2 of having a very limited appetite, I knew I'd gain the water weight back (and I did), but I also knew that at least a couple of pounds wouldn't come back as long as I stopped overdoing, so I decided to use that as a springboard to begin losing the weight.

My biggest problem is that, regardless of how much I eat, I never feel full. For that reason I can't use the expert's rule of only eating when I really feel hungry - I always feel hungry even if I've just eaten. What I'm making myself do is to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at certain times of the day and I can have a reasonable snack if I don't overeat at lunch - and I do want those snacks, so it helps to watch myself at lunch. I've also cut out all sugared drinks, and I make sure I eat at least 20grams of fiber a day. I'm waiting for my *turn* with a book about Volumetrics that I'm hoping will give me some ideas on foods that will help me to finally feel full.

I also have to be really careful not to go overboard with restricting my diet since I'm nursing my youngest son still.

Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I've never been a prolific poster on any boards, and when I do post it will probably be in the breastfeeding forum, but I wanted to say hello to everyone and to wish everyone a good journey to better health!

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer!

You can do this! Watch fats, drink plenty of water, add some fiber, and watch portion sizes. The weight will come off!

I eat something every three hours so that I'm never hungry. Add protein which will help those tummy grumblies. Eating too much sugar and carbs makes me get the growlies. Fiber and protein help me a lot.

Cheryl

Hi JENNIFER . . . :hug:


:wel3fc: . . . You have taken a very important first step on the long, winding road to better health and fitness by joining us. 3FC is a wonderful place to get lots of support and encouragement. It is a very big site, so take your time and have a good look around; but don't be shy, just hop in and start posting wherever something catches your eye. You will receive a very warm welcome wherever you decide to post.

I, too, am a big fan of Volumetrics. It is a great principle for those of us that need to feel full. I know I can never stick to any kind of plan that doesn't let me feel full. Hope you will come over and join us on the Volumetrics thread . . . here is a link . . . http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108369 . . . in the introductry post you will find some other interesting links you might want to check out.

Anyway, Chickie . . . hope you have a great moving and shaking kind of day and that we will be seeing you again really soon . . . :carrot: