Obesity Support Group

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blessed19
blessed19
I am having a really hard time losing weight. I loss my job so I am at home all day long and bored and just eat all day. Its like I have no motivation. It sucks !!! Does anyone have any good tips? I am 5'5 and 256 pounds and Ive been this way for Year since my son was born. I have high blood pressure which is well controlled but i want to get off this medication. I have mild sleep apnea and have the CPAP machine which I HATE!!!!!! That should be motivation enough. I used to be 160 and i loved it now i am miserable. I am also a BIG emotional eater!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Start by making better choices, walk, I was 255 about 3 months ago and I have lost 25, by eating less( using smaller plate ) making sure I eat more fruits and veggies. Exercise, I was able to get a gym membership and I go 4 to 5 times a week,also when weather is nice I try and walk and also take stairs, was shocked(impressed) with myself last friday I walked up 6 flights of stairs. I also belong to TOPS and weight in once a week. Anyways try 1 change a week. Think positive. Good Luck, you can do this
deleted_user
deleted_user
Try making your son apart of your work out and go out and PLAY! or have dance parties with him while he watches "The Wiggles" or "Yo Gabba Gabba". Take nature walks together, where you look for bugs and collect leaves and acorns.
Also, try making small changes in your activity level. Don't grab the closest parking spot when you go to the store park farther out or take the stairs instead of an elevator.
Of course portion control is huge and as someone who is also an emotional eater I know how hard that is to curb. I try not keeping convenient snacks around and definitely not having the fatty bad for you yummy tasting junk I like on hand. And I also attended some OA meeting and therapy to discuss why I ate emotionally.

Little things make for BIG changes. You're energy and motivation will increase and you will start to see differences in your body that will be encouraging. I understand your desire to be thinner and healthier but you need to love yourself at whatever weight. Positivity is key! Good luck and if you need any support feel free to email me. :D
blessed19
blessed19
Thank you guys ??? Great Advice!!!!