[aprilannm777]

Hi everyone, I stumbled across this website because I was looking at the Eat Stop Eat dieting plan... My aunt is using it, and she said it is great. I was researching some real woman's advice and found this website.

I have let myself get into a funk. I was 135 pounds before I had my first child, then dropped to the point that a 7 didn't bother me. Then with my 2nd child, I blew up... I crammed into a 12 because I didn't want to feel overweight. I look at pictures and couldn't believe that was me. Then I left my marriage of constantly being told how fat I was and met my now incredible husband. I was so happy to be with him that I dropped my weight. I didn't do anything subconsciously, just was happy. But then I had my 3rd child a year ago. And my weight is back.

I didn't realize I had gotten that big and then when I tried to fit into my maternity pants, I couldn't even get those over my hips. I began jogging everyday, trash bags, watching what I ate, and nothing is working to drop the weight down. I would like to get back to 135, but in all reality 150 would make me feel good again.

I am at lost with what to do, and I am a smoker, so if I want to quit that, I have to expect another 10 pounds added. I can't take it anymore. I want to be in swimsuit material this summer, and right now I wouldn't even be comfortable to be in a pair of shorts with my cottage cheese hanging. I want to feel good about myself physically as I do mentally, but no diet is working. I would love some advise at what truly works, and not all these scam offers to buy... Any suggestions?

[cutmeinhalf]

Hey -- I totally feel for you. Am in my own variation of a funk. Don't have any magical words but I think part of the solution is in organization. At least for me. As in - have meals planned out - and have carved out a time during the day when I can do something physical - even if it's just walking the dog. So much negative self talk can really sabotage you. I think for tomorrow, I'm going to focus just on having a "normal" breakfast, lunch, dinner, and 3 small snacks, drink water, and exercise for 30 minutes. Wonder what that will feel like? Hope you're there tomorrow at the end of the day to check in with me and let's see how we did!

[Dusti]

Welcome! Congrats on your weight loss so far. Everyone knows it's not easy. You and I are the same height and about the same weight right now. The only way I lose weight is by holding myself accountable and tracking everything I eat and drink. Some can get away with not tracking but I was never a good estimator. If I don't do it, I will gain weight. The two biggest things I track are my carb and calorie intake and I have noticed that if I go over my carbs, I maintain, but if I go over my calories, I gain weight.
I guess everyone's body is different in how it reacts but please don't give up. You will eventually find what works for you to continue losing weight.