Reply from Sue, Age 39 - 1/17/01 - IP#: 62.64.153.103It is very possible to lose that much weight by June/July but you need to start now! 1. Find out exactly how many calories your food contains and the fat content. This is very important because food can be low in calories but high in fat. 2. Find out from a doctor how many calories it would be safe for you to consume for your height and age. 3. Keep a note of what you are eating each day AND the amount of calories and keep roughly to what the doctor recommends. Remember that fruit, vegetables and water are better to eat than crisps, chocolate etc so keep them handy if you get peckish. 4. I find the low calorie soups that they sell in supermarkets excellent and only about 50 calories each and they fill you up and are nutritious. 5. Believe it or not some sweets and ice lollies are low in calories so check out the labels and treat yourself occasionally so it doesn't become too boring. 6. Avoid fad diets that promise you will lose the weight in two weeks. It just goes right back on again when you start eating normally again. 7. Enlist the support of family and friends and tell them what you are doing so they can be supportive. 8. Don't be disheartened if the weight comes off slowly. This is the best way to lose weight because it stays off and you have another five months so you have plenty of time to diet sensibly. 9. Try and take more exercise and drink more water. 10. Go around the supermarkets and buy the low calorie meals. You then know exactly what you are eating by reading the labels. 11. Make sure that you have the fruit and vegetables that you like around the house so you aren't tempted to nosh unhealthy food. My daughter has been following this regime for about two weeks now and she has lost about six pounds so far. In fact, she hasn't yet complained she is hungry. Her skin has improved plus her general energy levels and she feels better about herself. I wish you luck. |