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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Diet is more important than exercise, so start there to get the worst of the weight off as quickly as possibly. By all means work out if you can, but if you can't, don't let that be your excuse. Number one, make meal plans and stick to them. Having your food planned out in black and white can really help give you structure, esp when you're bored or get the munchies. Low carb, low fat, low calorie, and HIGH PROTEIN will get you the fastest results.

I don't agree with PPs who said you have a marriage problem. All marriages have some problems, but your DH sounds like a good guy overall, and you even say so. OK, he got drunk, you called him on it, and called you out right back. You both had a valid point. Yes, it was hurtful, but you know deep down he's right so work on it and move on. Good husbands don't grow on trees. Hopefully he'll reciprocate your weight loss efforts with staying sober at the next BBQ, too! [/quote]

+1  Agree with this PP.

Attacking diet first will get the worst off.  Low carb, low fat, and lots of protein to balance is a tried and true method.  One way to do this is the Zone diet--it is very flexible (a criticism by some who want defined meal plans), but that worked better for me.

I absolutely know the feeling that using extra time to exercise for yourself feels like time away from the kids when one is away so much at work.  I did stuff with my kids.  Got them swimming lessons and I swam while they had their lesson.  Same with skating.  Took them bicycling and for walks.

I don't think you have a marriage problem based on the small evidence presented.  Sounds like typical not so great marriage moment.  You always leave the toilet seat up, well you never put the caps back on jars firmly before you put them in the fridge.  That said, I have found people differ radically on their views about weight, very much even within the same family.  I have a sister who thinks there is really no excuse for being fat--people are either lazy or self-indulgent.  I think that's an incredibly narrow-minded and bigoted.  And I've known my fair share of thin fit people who are incredibly ego centric.  I'd rather be fat and generous then thin and self-centered.[/quote]

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