Maybe you might think about doing something active you might enjoy more? I HATE the gym, but I like walking in nature, yoga, dancing while I'm cleaning, etc. I'm thinking of taking surfing lessons too, because that seems like it would be fun. If you're not enjoying it, play around with what you're doing.
As for dieting, well, I think it's better to just eat better. If you get active and then eat better quality foods, the weight will drop off. I did Atkins and lost a ton of weight, (and low fat, and South Beach, etc.), but it wasn't do-able for me for life, so weight has come back on. I decided this summer to add protein back into my diet (H is a fish-eating vegetarian, so I was eating his way which doesn't work for my body), to make sure I ate 3-6 servings of fruit and veggies, preferably organic, every day, and to eat only grass-fed, free-range meats. I avoid processed foods as there's all sort of additives that make your body hold on to extra weight and water.
I feel more satisfied after a meal, and I don't get that bloat anymore. The weight is coming off, and the cool thing is that because it's just the way I eat, it will stay off as long as I make sure to stay active, i.e. walk for about an hour 3-4 times a week.
Sorry so long!
SD
Me: 40 H: 43 H had EA from 2/06-9/06 Bomb 5/06 Piecing since 9/2006 3/2008: Boundary setting 7/2009: Boundary crossing~dropped my own bomb. 8/2010: Marriage finally on track!
