Dieting and not real happy about it

[Jenny]

So, who else is dieting in preparation for spring/summer, swimwear, romper, sun-dress season?

Maybe it is my age and I should just learn to live with it (grrrrr) but it seems most women get to a place where they are suddenly "round". As it happened,
simultaneously, I quit smoking, reached "that" age and discovered foods I had never approached before.

There is a commercial on TV featuring a women who says, "I went from a 10 to a size four." If I could reach through the television this skinny, um, witch would be in danger. What I wouldn't give to once again be a 10.

So, here I am, in search of high taste/low calorie foods that will boost my sagging metabolism. What I want is that miracle Don't-even-know-I-am-dieting diet.

Any suggestions? Sympathy? Favorite cheater foods?

Do Not Feed the Elephant,
Jenny

[ChrisNH53]

Just remember Jenny-You're in shape-Round is a shape! As a 52 years old woman I find it increasingly hard to lose weight. Used to be able to do it relatively simply by cutting back a little but that just doesn't work anymore.

[Lisa S]

"Do not feed the elephant" Oh, you make me laugh! I used the Atkins Diet a few years back and had a lot of sucess ~ I lost 45 pounds in 4 months. Unfortunately, I didn't follow Dr. Atkin's advice on maintenence and gained some/most of it back.

I dunno, I love to look good in a sleeveless blouse, but in the long run who cares as long as you're healthy. :p Good job on the smoking! I quit 15 years ago and I know what an accomplishment it is. Great work!

[zuzus_garden]

Hi Jenny,

I'm with you, but I'm losing 20 lbs for health reasons. I've cut way back on sweets, am eating fish at least once a week for dinner, am eating more fresh fruit and veggies, and actually reading the labels and looking for heart-healthy products. I'm in it for the long haul, so I'm also following doctor's orders to walk 20-45 min 3x a week. The walking is getting so boring, I'm starting to run the uphill part and pant home downhill. :p

Good knowing I have a buddy to lose weight with!

Zu

[Jenny]

Oh -- I am in lovely lovely dieting company. I am so glad to hear I am not here alone.

I can't even kid myself that I am dieting for health reasons -- if that were the case I'd call it a day right now. I am healthy. I am strong. I feel good. Fact of the matter is, I want to look good in a sun dress one more time. It's that simple. :p

Jenny