While DH was gone to Afghanistan last year I had hoped to lose 30-40 pounds and be one svelte mama when he came home. *Sigh* Instead we had my nephew living with us while both of his parents were deployed and my stress level went through the roof. I didn't lose an ounce, but added fifteen more pounds and a lot more gray hair. Dang.
Atkins worked great for me once, but years later when I tried it again I couldn't lose very well. I've got plenty of books: Atkins, South Beach, Protein Power, Makers Diet, Carb Addicts, yada yada yada, but I've not been able to Just Do It. Perhaps with some FReeper motivation, I will.
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I would imagine during a loved ones deployment is a hard time to lose weight. The stress level has to be really high. Hopefully, we can encourage each other to get healthy for the summer!