Dieting Buddies

Hi Buddies:  have room for one more?

I am 53, married, work full time, live in Central Ohio, I actually love to exercise, alas can't do what I use to do post neck surgery and knees don't like step bench anymore, but I do Leslie Samsone walk DVDs, other low impact aerobics, free weights (have had to decrease in that post neck surgery also), some yoga, tai chi, and pilates, so try and do a variety of things.

I only weigh in once a month, and I prefer not to count calories, I do better when I focus on only eating with real physical hunger and to limit how big of a portion I take.

My worst dowfalls are eating out a lot and clean plating what I am served.

I do have a sweet tooth, but usually can curb that into eating a small portion of whatever dessert it is.

I had my first food binge in second grade, so I have struggled with this forever.   I know I medicated with food like an alcoholic drinks etc.    During my childhood:  food was the loving parent and the best friend I didn't have in my real world.

I look forward to getting to know you all.  And time for this buddy to put her walking shoes on and do my saturday morning ritual of 3 miles walking on the treadmill.  For some reason, I only do the treadmill on saturday!  Go figure on that one.

hugs,  Josie.

Hi, Josie!

We always have room for another buddy!  It sounds like you and I have a similar relationship with food.  I believe I've used it as a comfort and companion for a lot of my life as well.  We don't have the same relationship with exercise though.  LOL  I'm not a fan, but I'm trying to get more active.

Welcome to the board!

:o) - Karen

Welcome Josie-

I am the same way about not counting calories, but just being mindful of what I am eating. 

I have a bunch of Leslie Samsone's WATP DVDs and enjoy doing them.