rosepruner's Journal, 04 May 2012

Don't get discouraged. We all feel that way some time. The only way to win this battle is to be persistent for a long time. I lost 22 lb in half a year, but I still felt a lot of frustration, as it was not going the way I wanted, and I stalled many times and regained some weight several times. Still it works if you are persistent. My husband does not eat same food as I do either. We plan the meals in such a way that we can share some items, like chicken or steak and have different sides. He would have rice and potatoes and I a will have some veggies. Good luck and hope your next week will be better. 

You have to do this for yourself and no one else. It's about being healthy and you need to put yourself first. If your husband doesn't like vegetables, oh well! You eat what makes you feel and look good. He's an adult and can take care of himself. Find a good caloric intake for your current weight, height, sex, age and activity level. Focus on lean protein, lean dairy, fruits and veggies. Drink your water. Be active! Find your motivation. Get some fitness magazines, go the library and get out books on nutrition or diet plans. Google articles online. Make a small home gym where you can workout with a dvd. Put on some music and go for walks. Whatever it takes. Make a commitment to yourself and your health. Losing weight is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time, patience and tons of hard work. Consistency is key. Tracking your food honestly is key. Make yourself a priority.  

Well i will say this my blood pressure is now down in the high range of normal instead of high. I was worried that i was going to have to take blood pressure meds like my mother