Assuming that you don't have any underlying health problems and aren't taking any medications that cause weight gain, weight loss is largely a matter of calories in versus calories out. I suggest that you do some calculations to figure out about how many calories you should be consuming in order to lose however much weight you want to lose. There are lots of calculators for this on the internet - sites like fitday.com and sparkpeople.com have them, as do other sites. Then start educating yourself about how many calories you are consuming each day, and how many calories are in the foods you should be consuming in order to lose weight.

Based on what you wrote, it sounds to me like you need to eat more between the time you get up and 6 or 7 p.m. Whether that is a couple of fairly big meals or a series of small meals is up to you. But whether they are big or small, your meals should consist of things like lean protein (chicken, turkey, fish, tofu, lean red meat, eggs in moderation), healthy carbohydrates (brown rice, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, etc.), some healthy fat (from olive oil, avocados, and nuts in moderation), a little healthy dairy, and as much fresh fruit and as many fresh vegetables as you can manage. If you eat these kinds of food, and avoid fried foods, heavily sugared foods, fast food, overly processed foods, etc., it will help you get rid of the cravings for unhealthy foods.

It's too bad that vegetables don't agree with you, because they are among the healthiest and best food to eat, especially for those trying to lose weight. I encourage you to slowly experiment with different vegetables and see if there are some that agree with you. Maybe raw vegetables don't agree with you but cooked ones will. What about bell peppers sauteed in a little olive oil? Lightly steamed broccoli or green peppers? Roasted asparagus or brussels sprouts, again, lightly drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with a little salt before roasting? What about portobello mushrooms brushed with a little olive oil and soy sauce and cooked in a grill pan, broiled, or on the barbecue?

You also should be getting some regular exercise. It sounds like you've gotten out of shape - most of us do as we get older. You can get back into shape by starting to consistently do some exercise each day and building up until you have a regular program of both cardio and strength building. Start by taking a brisk walk for 15 minutes. Do that every other day. Then add five minutes. And another 5 minutes. Then add another day. And so on. The point is to start doing this on a regular basis so that it becomes part of your daily life, and then build up from there.

Best of luck with it. It's doable. You just need to get started.

Thank you so much for your reply. I'll give your advice a shot and hope for the best. Thanks again!

I agree with Beesley - there are veggies out there that are palatable and your taste could change over time to where you can enjoy more of them.

I think the idea of not eating after a certain hour has something to do with not eating for a certain number of hours before bedtime. Maybe 4 hours before sleep.

And calories are definitely a biggee. It's amazing how quickly they add up. As you start to lose, you may want to join us on our weekly weigh in where we can encourage each other as well. http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Diets_Weight_Maintenance/forum/16414952-weekly-weighin-may-12-18

Best of luck getting your eating and exericse situated so you will enjoy a healthier existence. :)

I agree, add some exercise to your routine, especially after you get up. As for the veggies, perhaps you have avoided them for so long it is more of a change of diet thing than a veggie allergy thing. Try experimenting with different veggies.

Hope things work for you, and WELCOME to the group!

Thanks everyone! I think I'm off to a very good start. I've found that if I eat vegetables with something that has protein I digest it a lot better. Thanks again.

Good for you for reclaiming your health!! I would absolutely suggest your first stop being www.yourweightmatters.org great great resources!

~Michelle "Shelly"

your body/inner clock on night shift.your dad is full of hot air :I
Of course if it taste good it's unhealthy,lol, it use to seem that way to me, until I learned how to cook.
Yes if it's healthy for me it causes me to be temporary bloated, n I can also temporary gain weight. temporary weigh is just that.
I suggest
Protein. in pharmacy dept at wal mart is Whey protein powder. I suggest chocolate flavor protein.
water I drink a gal
Move Walking is my form of exercise
sleep reg sleep schedule

Star____ meatless hamburger, sauage, bacon is in frezzer at wal mart. they are 100 to 110 cal's
Trukey burger next to deer is the leaness/healthes
process foods are no our friend.

wheat bread/wheat pasta/brown rice

Aw. Sub Way. none of subs are over 550 cal's. aveg cals being 300.

Avg healthess frozen meals. cal's 450 n under.

I use non sweeten corn flakes n fiber cereal in place of potatoe chips.

I use seedless grapes as my go to grab food. most time I just want a bite of something. grapes, home maded trail mix, fruit, raw veggies works for me.

My ride here.





Fiber original "Fiber One" cereal

Hello, and welcome! The one suggestion I have is that fruit alone in the morning may not be enough, and may be triggering the later cravings for carbs, salts, etc. Try to eat some protein each meal, if you can, along with fruits and veggies. My practitioner also suggested I take Chromium supplements, as I, too, had a huge issue with craving all of the wrong things. It has helped so much! It isn't hard to find. Give it a try? Wishing you the best!!