Dieting

Dieting for the last couple of years has been hard for me. I am an emotional eater, whether I'm sad or happy, I like to eat. For my 2012 resolutions, the main one was to lose weight. I need to lose about 30 pounds to be at my goal weight for my height and age. I started off strong at the beginning of this year. But I started college part time and I'm working full time. Can you say stress overload? My eating was out of control. I stopped at any fast food place when I was hungry. After a few weeks of eating nothing but unhealthy food and drinks, I decided it was time for a major change. The very first thing I did was eliminate soda (including diet) and all fast foods and junk foods. Then I told myself I had to drink more water. Water to me is very plain so I buy low calorie flavor packets. I am also a big fan of Diet Lipton Green Tea Mixed Berry. If I'm in a hurry and stop at 7-11 I pick up baked or kettle cooked chips, not regular potato chips. About a year ago I bought an elliptical. I try to ride it as much as I can at least for 20 minutes, no less. I know that dieting is very hard but it is all about self discipline. If you have the will power to lose the weight and become the desired size you want to be, then you can do this. If you need help tracking your calories and weight loss, I would recommend Myfitnesspal.com. I use it all the time and I love it. You can type in the foods and drinks you eat and your exercises too.