So, I am only 5'1 and when I got on the scale on May 2nd I weighed 192 disgusting pounds. My husband has no idea I weigh this much. I must carry my weight fairly well as the last doctor I saw said I didn't look that heavy. As if that is any consolation! I felt my best at 126 pounds and would like to reach that weight.
My husband started Alli on January 2nd but never really changed his eating habits. He has lost 14 pounds since then just using Alli. On May 2nd I started Alli and really did change my eating. First of all, the hardest thing I did was quit drinking alcohol. My job is so stressful and every evening I would drink at least 4 beers while making dinner, and continue drinking til I went to bed. It was my way to deal with the stress. Plus, I have zero self esteem and am always doubting myself and my abilities. I work so hard at trying to do my very best at work but stuff always comes back to haunt me if I make a mistake. I live in fear daily of making mistakes and often wish I didn't have to leave the house so I wouldn't have to deal with people and the possibility of making mistakes. Most of what I do deals with money and legal documents and mistakes can be incredibly costly.
So, it was hard to give up the booze. I changed my eating habits by starting off with eating breakfast, which I normally never did. I eat flax oatmeal first thing, then about 2 to 3 hours later have a piece of fruit. At lunch I eat a huge ziploc bag of various raw vegies, a 100 calorie pack of tuna, and a yogurt. A couple hours later I eat either a piece of Wasa with a cheese slice or a piece of fruit or more vegies. Dinner is often shrimp, brown rice and spinach. I drink lots of water. Thankfully I don't like chocolate or sweets (except red licorice and gummi bears!) but I LOVE salty snacks. I don't buy any chips, etc. I also don't eat after 7:00 p.m.
I try to get a walk in and I have been using free weights a few days a week. Since May 2nd I have lost 12 pounds but reality is telling me that this quick weight loss won't last and I need to realize it will slow down.
I really want to get to 126 again! It's been years since I've been there!