[Hayleyc]

Hello!

I thought i would introduce myself


My name is Hayley, I am 25, a mum to 3 boys (aged 7,3,1) i live in Cleveland, England. I live with my partner Robert and we get married in 15 weeks!!

I desperately need to shift some weight before the wedding i have managed to lose 10lbs in the past 2 months but its creeping back on!!!
I have a beautiful wedding dress but its way to tight so i want to lose at least another 14lbs over the next 2 months.

Problem is i eat because i am bored most of the time and although i know i am doing it i can't stop it!!

I have started to follow the paul mckenna diet is anyone else trying this out?

I would love any advice on shifting this flab!!!

I am trying to exercise more, cycling, walking and using a fitness ball.

Well thats about me.....thanks for reading xxx

[Hpnotq]

I had a problem with eating while I was bored...my advice on that one is when you get bored just get up and get out. Go for a walk...it's healthy, gives you something to do and gives you some alone time to think and relax.

[alwaysbelieve]

Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Whenever you feel boredom creep up get busy. Exercise, clean, read a book, do anything except reach for food.

[dilleight]

Ooh lucky you getting married! Boredom eating is problematic isn't it. You just have to avoid having unhealthy stuff in to snack on, but I bet with a partner and kids living with you that's pretty tricky. Still there's lots of nice healthy snacks. I like cottage cheese on dutch crisp bakes, fruit (like apples, melons, oranges are quite low calorie), yoghurts (like weight watcher only have 50 calories). But I don't have 3 kids so feel free to tell me to but out!
Good luck.

Dill

[Hayleyc]

I struggle with food mainly because my hubby 2 be likes to buy cakes and chocolate biscuits for the kids and everytime i go in the kitchen there are just there waiting to be eaten! I have tried to cut down the amount we buy at least and buy a lot more fruit which i enjoy. I have been listening to my paul mckenna cd and to be honest i really feel like i am being re programmed! I am not thinking about food all the time now, and i am finding that i am listening to my body and stopping when i am full, instead of over eating.
I started it about 3 days ago and have managed to lose a 1lb so far so i am not complaining!
Just have to keep listening to my body and not to my mind telling me to eat!!

[KristiS]

I used to be really bad with boredom eating as well. One trick I have found is to brush my teeth or use really strong mouthwash. It makes everything taste nasty. Gum chewing has also helped me. If I absolutely must have a snack I usually go for the small bags of microwave pocorn. I eat one piece at a time so it takes a while to eat it all. Also, like Hpnotq said, just to get moving also helps. Do you have any hobbies? Are you into crafts at all? I have taken up jewelry making since it keeps my hands busy. (No hands free to stuff my face with!)

[Hpnotq]

I'm big into writing....I write about NASCAR all the time. On top of that I'm a scrapbooker, so that helps me alot as well. Great job on the 1 lb so far!

[kindred]

Hi Hayley! Congradulations on your upcoming wedding! 15 weeks is a good amount of time to make big changes I wish you luck! I also have three kids about the same age as yours (they are 8,5,and 3) I am 23 yrs old (oldest is stepdaughter)

I started my fittness/low calorie plan in March. I have only lost 5 lbs so far because I had some bumps in the road. My husband is similar to yours. He likes to bring home chocolate and treats for me even though he knows I am trying to change my bad eating habbits. It can be hard but I do all the grocery shopping and i bring a list with me and make sure I've eaten before I go so I stick to the list.

I'm sure you will be a beautiful bride.