I want to lose about 20 pounds

Question
I am 27 years old and I use to be in shape (ex-Military). But I don't know what happened. Since October  I have put on about 40 pounds. I was only at 115. Now I am at 156. I want to lose this weight. Getting down to 135 I will be satisfied because I do have a history of anerexia. I have a hard time when my husband puts his arm around me and says to me "your getting chunky there" So, at that point I no longer feel attractive to my husband, nor do I feel comfortable with myself. So I would like to get to 135 pounds. Do you have any suggestions? I could use all the help possible. Please remember that I only want to lose about 20 pounds, I don't want to be so thin that you can see all my bones. It's gross... Been there and done it once before. Once I get to my ideal weight I can maintain it. Most of the weight is in my tummy and buttocks.

Answer
Beckie,

We all put weight on over the winter. I put on about 30 extra pounds myself since last summer and I'm working to get rid of it too. You're not alone.

I shared your email with my wife. She agrees that you need to talk to your husband and tell him how you feel... especially if you have a history of eating disorders. I'm sure your husband finds you BEAUTIFUL (as I find my wife, even though she's a little heavy), but he needs to be more thoughtful of his comments.

Aside from that, I would just recommend you eat HEALTHY (don't starve yourself), watch your calories (moderate intake), and get some EXERCISE (cardio & weight training). If you were in the military, you know what you need to do when it comes to exercise.

See my web site for lots of information on proper nutrition and exercise. Download my FREE eBook, "Rick's 18 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss."

Richard Rost
http://www.RicksWeightLoss.com

P.S. As a disclaimer, I'm not a doctor or health professional. Please seek the advice of your doctor before implementing any of my recommendations.  

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