I'm an emotional eater as well...but I've kind of learned that calories in vs calories out IS how you lose weight. Unless you have an actual medical condition...it works.
I don't lump my emotional eating into my inability to lose weight. Because I have a choice. And until a few years ago, I always chose food. Now, if I am pissed or sad or feeling meh...I work out instead of eating chocolate.
I think it even more than this though. I saw a statistic a few weeks ago that got me thinking about this.
In the 1950's the average woman ate 2,200-2,400 calories per day and was substantially smaller than the average woman of today who eats, on average, substantially less calories. It doesn't make sense.
I'm an emotional eater as well...but I've kind of learned that calories in vs calories out IS how you lose weight. Unless you have an actual medical condition...it works.
I don't lump my emotional eating into my inability to lose weight. Because I have a choice. And until a few years ago, I always chose food. Now, if I am pissed or sad or feeling meh...I work out instead of eating chocolate.
I think it even more than this though. I saw a statistic a few weeks ago that got me thinking about this.
In the 1950's the average woman ate 2,200-2,400 calories per day and was substantially smaller than the average woman of today who eats, on average, substantially less calories. It doesn't make sense.
SAHM was the worst thing in the world for me. My H was working 2 jobs so it was just me and the baby from wake up until bedtime. I never took her anywhere because she mercurial on a good day. I had incredible anxiety. When I finally found a job and she went to daycare at 13 months it was like a vacation. My H still works evenings/nights so I'm alone for afternoon, dinner, bedtime etc., and it's a PITA not having a backup - but it's still, for me, phenomenally easier than being a SAHM. And frankly the weekends, when H is there and does a lot of the heavy lifting, are still exhausting.
Yes, we are one and done! Lesson learned.
I have high hopes that I'll rock the mom thing as she gets a little older.
I don't think SAH is that easy. I work pretty hard, actually...taking care of two toddlers is work. I love it, but it's not a walk in the park.
But you have twins, of course that's harder.
And I realize that may sound snide or sarcastic, but I promise you I am being sincere.
Lol, I am mollified. But truly, I think some kids are easier than others. My sister has the highest energy toddler I've ever seen, and that lady works hard.
I'm an emotional eater as well...but I've kind of learned that calories in vs calories out IS how you lose weight. Unless you have an actual medical condition...it works.
I don't lump my emotional eating into my inability to lose weight. Because I have a choice. And until a few years ago, I always chose food. Now, if I am pissed or sad or feeling meh...I work out instead of eating chocolate.
I think it even more than this though. I saw a statistic a few weeks ago that got me thinking about this.
In the 1950's the average woman ate 2,200-2,400 calories per day and was substantially smaller than the average woman of today who eats, on average, substantially less calories. It doesn't make sense.
how does it not make sense? the more active you are the more calories you are going to need. How much TV do you think the average woman in the 1950s watched? What about physical activity (not talking going to Gold's Gym) if they worked outside the home they probably walked/ took public transport. If they stayed at home they probably were busy with household chores.
Several times a month. And spironolactone, and prilosec, and trilipix. I realize the inconsistency of my position. I just hate that they are so, so common, and that many people take them forever with no therapy, and no real improvement, they just take them. By many, I mean among people I know who take them. I've done no studies.
1. I think that being a SAHP can be hard, I don't think that watching the kid all day should make you not have to do dishes, laundry, or make dinner. Brought to you by FB friend who is bitching because her H is not understanding why she wasn't able to get any house chores done for the last two weeks.
2. Just because someone has a family member with a ton of money it doesn't mean that they are rich snobby bitches with everything they want or that they will buy you things. Brought to you by the person that thinks that because my grandfather is a millionaire I can just buy everyone $200 steaks at the drop of a hat. Believe me if I was getting money from my grandfather, I wouldn't be working in this shit hole.
3. I hate the ermagherd thing and some of the other meme's involving childrens pictures are cruel and not funny at all.
I think it even more than this though. I saw a statistic a few weeks ago that got me thinking about this.
In the 1950's the average woman ate 2,200-2,400 calories per day and was substantially smaller than the average woman of today who eats, on average, substantially less calories. It doesn't make sense.
Horseoutside, you should check out some of Gary Taubes' writing. His book "Why We Get Fat" says a lot about disproving calories-in-calories-out that goes against the current paradigm. It's a great read.
Cool, thanks! I'll check that out.
I've been reading a little bit about it from other sources since I read that statistic.
I think it's really irresponsible to carry credit card debt for unnecessary purchases like vacations, clothing you don't need, etc.
I totally agree.
I agree on other things that have been stated: -Rushing to have kids back to back and complaining about it. -Not really a Seinfield fan. I can watch when I'm bored but that's it. -BBT & HIMYM are awesome. -Uggs are fugly.
I think it's really irresponsible to carry credit card debt for unnecessary purchases like vacations, clothing you don't need, etc.
I totally agree.
I agree on other things that have been stated: -Rushing to have kids back to back and complaining about it. -Not really a Seinfield fan. I can watch when I'm bored but that's it. -BBT & HIMYM are awesome. -Uggs are fugly.
None of these are unpopular. Who thinks it's a good idea to carry credit card debt for crap? No one. They do it anyway.
Is it just me... or is anyone else all bummed out after this UO post? I kind of hate everyone right now. Usually they don't do this to me.
Don't worry. We have to purge every once in awhile. This need used to be satisfied via "flamefull" posts but those are just too tame these days
"I'm watching hoarders and I haven't vacuumed yet." "I just ate an entire box of Cap n' Crunch and I'm not going to the gym!"
So true. They always reminded me of the Clueless scene:
"I feel like such a heifer. I had two bowls of Special K, 3 pieces of turkey bacon, a handful of popcorn, 5 peanut M&Ms and like 3 pieces of licorice!"
My SIL (who is 21 and has been married all of 5 minutes) has a huge baby Pintrest Board. It makes me want to slap her, mostly because she told me she wanted to get pregnant in December. Because she can be on her parent's insurance until she's 25.
I'm actually waiting for this post to become more pointed, instead of the tried and true SAHM vs WM catfight or the meds/no meds debate. Let's get personal.
I'm actually waiting for this post to become more pointed, instead of the tried and true SAHM vs WM catfight or the meds/no meds debate. Let's get personal.
I have been a SAHM for 9 years and I must not need that much outside stimulation or need to feel overly productive because I feel fulfilled by it and I don't really get bored too often. I guess maybe that is flameful..and maybe also that having two kids in elementary school makes the "job" even more enjoyable.
I'm actually waiting for this post to become more pointed, instead of the tried and true SAHM vs WM catfight or the meds/no meds debate. Let's get personal.
Says the AE?
No I'm a lurker. I normally miss all of the good threads during the day, but I'm home waiting for the a/c guy to fix our unit, yay! And I'm fully aware that anything I post means nothing to any of the regs, so I'm just hoping things stay entertaining.