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[quote=Anonymous][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]

Oh god. Every day? I can see doing this every week to have for lunch (with somethign else light?) or before dinner to fill up. But you're eating this flavorless doup all day? Are you eating? My god. [/quote]

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