First day!

[Chrisfrance3]

Diet, day 1! I have a sweet tooth and I comfort eat which has seen my weight rocket by up to 2 stones in the last 15 months. I haven't done any exercise in the last 18 months. Please give me any tips to stop the urges of the first few days. Thank you

[IndigoBlue61]

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[Chrisfrance3 in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thank you Anna.

[Applebelly]

Dear Chrisfrance3, you just can't have temptation in the house or car. Throw out all the biscuits etc. Make sure you've got sticks of carrot and apples to nibble on and go for a walk every day. You could also try delaying breakfast until 11.00 and going to bed earlier to cut down on eating time.

The best comfort would be as lean and fit as you can be. Go for it!

[Chrisfrance3 in reply to Applebelly]

Dear Applebelly,

Getting rid of temptation is difficult because I have 3 growing teenagers who enjoy biscuits and other treats but I put them where I don't need to look and will tell the boys that diet has started. I will cut some carrots now though! Thank you.

[IndigoBlue61]

The advantage of 3 teenagers is there will rarely be any leftovers!!! (Apart from fruit . . . Lol)