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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I gained around 20lb over the winter, eating my feelings as I navigated my divorce. I decided today was to be the day I knock it off already and reclaim my life (and body.)

I am 5’ 9”/170lb/41yo/F

Ideally, I’d like to lose all 20lb, but I’d be pleased if I could lose 15lb by June, which would have me feeling confident and motivated to lose the extra 5+.

I know protein is key, cutting sugar, upping water and fiber, more movement. [b]My main problem is emotional eating in the afternoon and evenings. 
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I do light-moderate cardio (brisk walking outside) and moderate outdoor biking once it’s a little warmer.

I lift weights at the gym for about an hour, 3-4 days a week, but could implement some light at-home workouts if you think I need more.

It’s worth noting that I am NOT a fan of breakfast. I just don’t enjoy eating breakfast for the sake of eating. I typically have a Greek yogurt around 10am, which is when I am finally hungry, then a protein shake after, around 11-12, and then a light lunch around 2, usually something like cottage cheese with grilled chicken or chicken cold cuts and veggies. I prefer smaller snacks like this as opposed to meals. I have [b]an actual dinner at 6.[/b] [b]I head to bed around 10pm.[/b] [b]I tend to do my mindless snacking between 7-9pm[/b], and I hate this.

I’m really motivated to have a plan and make this happen. I’d love any advice you can give me! [/quote]

This is what has worked for me.

I make a big pressure cooker full of tomato soup every single day.  5 cups of water, 5 beefsteak tomatoes, 1 big onion, 10 garlic cloves, spoonful white vinegar, salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, black pepper, 1 tsp butter.  No other cream, flour, croutons etc.  Cook sliced onions and garlic in butter until it browns a bit, add rest of the ingredients and pressure cook it for 10 minutes.  Let it cool and blend with immersion blender.  You can drink as it or strain it in a strainer to get rid of the tomato seeds and skin.   Adjust the seasoning.

Throughout the day, as you feel the need to drink tea, coffee or snack -  you just sip on this soup.   You will not gain weight even if you are drinking it from 7 to 9.[/quote]

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