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Calorie-counting

Discuss calorie counting, including tips, challenges and real-life experiences. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

Undoing the damage

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Seafog · 09/11/2021 20:37

Over the last five years, life has been chaotic. Huge stresses on our marriage (distance and money, not abuse/cheating/lying) , moving across Canada during covid to a place I'd never seen, poorly health for myself and DC, and too many smaller things to mention.

I coped by eating what ever the heck I wanted, whenever I wanted. I have drank way, Blush way more than I should have (which is a whole other dragon I am slaying right now) .
My previously very active lifestyle has dive bombed to evening walks and weekend hikes.

I need to turn this bus around, and find a new way. I feel embarrassed and ashamed to find myself here, but there you go, it's where I am right now.
So.

As of this morning, I am back to using my nutrition tracker. I'm walking to work later today instead of driving.
I stepped on a scale for the first time in three months.

This is a self made mess; I know if focus long enough, I can work towards being healthy again.
I am so bad though at staying focused, I'm the ultimate "shows potential, but lacks follow through" person.
Not sure what I'm asking for, maybe tips to not fade out ten days from now...?

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notwhyicamehere · 09/11/2021 20:51

I started in a self made mess at the start of the year and am 2 stone down.
Yes it's slow but it's gone and it's been okay.
My best advice given was change 1 thing.
Just 1.
So instead of crisps with lunch , change it to fruit or extra protein nibbles like cheese and apple.
You'll soon get used to that- probably enjoy how it makes you feel then change another thing. Walking for example or lowering sugar in your tea.
It's shocking lifestyle changes which diets offer that means it's in sustainable and un enjoyable.
I also found upping protein and lessening carbs helps, but I still enjoy roast potato's and naan bread - not on the same day 😊

notwhyicamehere · 09/11/2021 20:53

... you need to understand calorie deficit.
Team RH on FB are amazing!

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