That settles it...

[jay]

I've already restarted workouts and skating over the past two weeks... I need to start skipping meals again. Must lose the 6-7 lbs I've regained since mid-July... When those close to me begin agreeing with me that I'm out of shape and not particularly physically attractive, that's time to fully mobilize. No breakfast for me ;).

Comments

[deedeebythebay.livejournal.com]

I'm going to drone at you along with the others.

Skipping meals does not equal a healthy way to eat and lose. Especially if you are skipping the meal because you are emotionally not well and not feeling like eating.

And what Dawn outlined about the body thinking it is starving is a scientific fact. Don't mess with that process.

Alternatively, eat several smaller meals a day rather than three regular meals with small portions. That is a viable option.

And, if you'd like to consider it, ediets.com is an excellent way to menu plan around that. When I did it, I lost well and healthy. I'd still be doing it if I could afford it.

But I strongly disagree with the idea of skipping meals.

Exercise well, eat regular sensible meals and love yourself.

If I can, in all my rotund glory, love myself and still be seen as attractive by others, then you can as well.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

(smile) that's undoubtedly part of my problem, under the surface... I don't usually love myself, or see myself as attractive or interesting, so that's what I tend to expect. Others simply fulfill those expectations, (wry grin) I internalize the results, wash-rinse-dry.

And I'll check out ediets, thanks.

[geekchick]

I used ediets for a while; I liked their meal planning and a lot of the recipes. I've just gone back on the Weight Watchers flex plan again, since it's good about encouraging portion control (which is my biggest problem) while not restricting you to a specific set of foods. You'd hate it though, they strongly encourage you to eat vegetables. ;)