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Think about it... I know what mine is... I'll be doing great eating properly each day, and then I'll sit down to feed Matthew (my disabled boy), and take a bite here and there. Sometimes it's not even healthy stuff, as they have him on high calorie, high carb foods. So that's not good. Last night I fed him a brownie. WIthout thinking, I licked my fingers. Gosh that tasted good. I almost had one too. But I don't think that's the type of food we're supposed to eat.

Exercising is going well. I am even enjoying it most days.

Teri

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Oh and any ideas for solving, or fighting back with our struggling point.

I hope this helps someone.... first off not feeling like a failure, when they read the struggles others are having, and second off, maybe a suggestion that works for one might help another.

For me... I try to eat my meal just before Matthew's (didn't work out right last night), and then I can't munch on his leftovers. Somehow in spite of licking my fingers yesterday I lost a pound.

teri

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My biggest strugging point is finding something that I want to eat. I guess I have a hard time knowing what is healthy so I stick with what I do know to be healthy. Well, after a while, baked fish(no butter) and baked chicken gets REALLY old. I am growing gills and feathers.:smile: I try going to the food and nutrition boards, and have even tried some of the recipes. They just aren't the every day go to type of foods.

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My biggest problem is picking food, i m used to eat everything i set my eyes on , i go into the kitchen and there lies a pack of chips or biscuits , i definetly snatch one ... i m trying hard not to taste everything and to have proper meals ... my other problem is chewing ... i eat while on the phone or infront of TV or talknig to someone and i forget ot chew ... and end up sliming or with pain ... These are at the moment my biggest struggles ...

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My biggest problem has been the exercise. I know I am supposed to be working out, but I can't find the momentum to do so. And eating slow. I eat in front of the TV or while reading a book at work and I can't get the little amount of food I am eating to last 30 min. Luckily I haven't once gotten sick or stuck. I don't know why I have such a mental block when it comes to exercise, but I guess I always have. I have to flip a switch in my head, but I don't know what to do...

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I think weekends are my biggest struggling point.

During the week I have structure. On the weekend I don't eat my meals or Snacks at the same time and this gets me all messed up. I need the structure of the work week, plus, eating and working at my desk helps me eat slower. Today, I ate as slow as I could, but I didn't make my tiny meal last 30 minutes.

I still have trouble getting my Water in with the nothing to drink an hour before and after a meal. So meals plus Snacks, on a structured day, it works, on weekends, I struggle with everything, but I have to admit I don't falter.

I do have to say that it is easier for me to exercise during the weekend. During the week I walk 30 minutes before I eat my lunch and this seems to help me a lot. I have been trying to take one or two 30 minute walks a day. Today I was able to get three walks in. Funny, they are starting to feel good. I am enjoying it. :eek: I never thought I would say that. AND my thighs and butt are shrinking. Now that is a good feeling. :w00t: Debbie

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