Just as the subject says, what are some of the biggest challenges/difficulties you have had while trying to lose weight? Do you have any advice on how you overcame or are overcoming that challenge?
My story is as below:
I've almost always been overweight and it took me a while to find what worked for me to get to what I felt was a healthy weight range. I went from 250lbs to 180lbs and was feeling quite good about myself. Unfortunately I ended up in an accident (traumatic brain injury) that left me on a feeding tube and breathing machine for a while. I was released from the hospital, weighing approximately 185lbs, and went to live with my parents, who love to eat and cook big meals, while I recovered. Next thing I knew, I was 250 lbs again.
With all that said, it's been tough for me to get back on track of eating a healthy diet. I'm always tempted by fast food restaurants, cheap pizza, etc. To top it all off, I'm currently stuck in a roommate situation that doesn't leave much space in a fridge and/or freezer...which makes it difficult to shop and plan for meals. (definitely could use some advice on this, as finding cost effective options without going shopping every day or two has been difficult)
The trick I learned in the past, yet have not been doing recently, is not to avoid foods but to learn how to portion them out. For example, you could put half a sandwich in a to-go box before you ever start eating. If you get pizza, only pull out what you're going to eat and put the rest away. Don't allow yourself to go for seconds. Remember that food is harder to turn down if it's right in front of you. If you take your time, eat slowly, and don't have the immediate temptation it is typically much easier to handle.
