A lot of people have been asking me for weight loss advice now that my book Goodbye Fatness, Hello Gorgeous! is out. Sometimes they are in tricky situations that will lead to eating fattening food, or just overeating. So from time to time, I am going to incorporate such questions into the articles. Many of us share the same problems so a solution to one dilemma could be a major solution for others!
A situation one kind individual has is that she lives at home and someone else does the cooking. Options are sometimes unhealthy and too plentiful! Food is too tempting and overeating results. What does one do?
There are many answers and options, but I think the best route is to cook for yourself. Believe me, I would LOVE someone to do the cooking for me! However, cooking for yourself has many benefits. You know exactly what is in the food – no hidden fat. For instance, vegetables can be healthy, but not with lots of butter and rich sauces on top. You can control the quantity and the quality of food. Do make sure you measure and not “eyeball” portion sizes. They may be larger than you think!
Now that we established who does the cooking, we need to communicate this to the kind soul who is currently preparing the meals. Everyone is different so one stock answer will not do. With the utmost kindness and sincerity, express gratitude for all the efforts and reveal your new healthy eating approach. Express your desire to try something new and to try your hand at healthy creations. Then get to measuring and cooking! If you have no idea what to try, look at health websites or healthy recipe websites. The library is full of great cookbooks that have decent recipes. My book has a few as well. Give it a try so you can get a better handle on the calories, fat, and nutrition overall.
Lori wants to be the "Dear Abby" of advice for obstacles that cause overeating. She wants to give confidence to those who were/are put down in their lives and want to grow a positive spirit. Lori is determined to show the world that weight loss can be done by an average person and that perseverance can be achieved, regardless of what naysayers say or do. Her book, Goodbye Fatness, Hello Gorgeous! shows struggles as a result of being overweight, and divulges tips/tricks on how to overcome healthy eating obstacles. So feel free to comment, ask a question. Lori wants to take the journey with you to help motivation increase while the weight decreases!
