hi i haev no clue what to do i am a newbie and i need help to get started i am getting married in september and i am 230 pounds and i hate me and the way i look and i am so sick of hearing but ur face is so pretty!!! what can i do to lose this weight.what is a good start .i have starting jogging but problem is i love food and crave it when i am not hungry what do i do >? X-( :(

Hi..welcome to Diettalk. You will have plenty of time before your wedding to drop some weight. If you eat 500 calories less per day you will be able to lose at least a pound a week. Make sure you drink plenty of water and exercise daily. If you don't like to jog, just walk, or do an exercise tape. There are plenty of diet programs out there or just do one yourself. Watch your fats, calories, and sugars. Read some of the journal and forum entries. Most are loaded with great ideas. Again welcome and best of luck.

Debbi

Hi anjee. You sound like a few of us here at DT. I also eat when I'm not hungry. Here are a few idea. Start a journal here at DT. Everytime you feel hungry, but know you're not, come here and post. There's also the SOS section where people can help right away, if possible. You can also read posts, too.

I have found that if I reconize it, then I can do something about it. One night I knew I wasn't hungry, as I count calories and had my limit, and so I did other things. I washed my car, played with our puppies, then painted my nails (and ate a few grapes). If you don't realize it until after the fact (has happened to me many times), then think about it. Don't try to feel too bad about it (I know it's hard). I've found that if I think about WHY I ate the next time something like that comes up it's easier to reconize. I've also found drinking water, doing some hobby, reading, or just going to bed also helpful to avoid a binge.

Hope this helps.

Chevygirl,
Welcome and congratulations on your wedding. :) Starting to exercise, good for you! Take a look at what you eat normally. Pay attention to the things that are not healthy. Shop better, read lables, and eat healthier. Cravings are hard to walk away. But you need to plan and have distractions when the voice says eat this now! Brush your teeth. Eat a pickle. Chew gum, drink water, have a lolli pop. I suggest some foods if you are determined to eat, just make it a healthier pick. Know inadvance what you can choose so it isn't a twinkee or what ever your trigger foods may be. Make it harder to get to those foods you like, by not bringing them home. I don't say you can never eat things ya like. But you start by gaining control to have them less often. If you feel like you are dieting, then it's short term. You want to change your way of eating for the long haul. Takes time, patience, and you will see results. Don't skip meals. Try smaller plates, glasses ect.. Portions will help you stay focused. Be aware and keep planning. Sensible eating will work. Small goals at a time. They add up quickly. Come back often and keep us posted. Good Luck. :)

hi!

What I do when I find myself reaching for food when I'm not hungry is ask myself-"do you really want this or are you bored?" Also "if I eat this now, will I be any more satisfied in 5 minutes or will I feel guilty?" Also when you get those cravings...sit down and take deep breaths and try to think about what you are about to do and if it is really worth it. If it does happen and you do eat something that you know you shouldn't...try not to beat yourself up over it--just try harder next time!

Good luck and congrats on the marriage!

Kam :x

thanx all for all the info . i am just very confused now... but i hope it will al work out for me and everyone else!!!now i love pizza can this be good for me lol... but thanx angain for all the support
anjee 8-}