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Big Mac meal (including drink +fries) @ mcdonalds - $5-6
You do the math.
Of course you would want to eat something new everyday but this proves that eating Mcdonalds for dinner as opposed to a homemade meal is more expensive. however the homemade meal will last longer (I always make a lot of food for the family) But if you are living alone and eating just for one person, it can get costly.
That's $2 for a box of pasta which probably contains 8 servings. The same is true for all the other things you listed.
Plus, if you're trying to lose weight, you can't really do it eating alfredo sauce and certainly not eating 6-8 servings of it in a meal.
Why don't you figure the cost of one chicken breast, 1 serving of pasta, 3 cups of salad (lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, whatever other fresh veggies you like), 2 tbls. of dressing and 1 cookie and report back?
I actually think it has more to do with the fact that they don't know how to shop for deals.
i bet she has a walmart nearby so she doesnt have to be an expert to get a decent price. its more complicated with the supermarkets because the sale prices are so much less than regular price and then of course i coupon on top of that. but when you go to places like walmart or target, the regular price is usually decent enough.
I have always found a high protein diet to work well, carbs turn to sugar and definately don't help with high blood pressure. Protein & veggies are always a good diet. Also, working out is detrimental to getting your blood pressure under control. I'm by no means a gym rat, only work out to stay healthy. I just ordered Pilates for Weight Loss for Dummies, by Tracey Thompson, thru Amazon and I LOVE it!!! My first try at it and I think it is something you will love. It does get your heart rate up (which you definitely need), you feel the burn and you sweat! BUT, that being said, it is a very relaxing workout. You don't feel overstressed and you WANT to do it all the time (which is hard to say about most workout DVD's). Believe me, I don't enjoy working out but I know to look good and lose weight you HAVE to do it. If you stick with it everyday you will see results. But you have to want it... no pill is going to fix what a "lifestyle" will. And if you can do it properly and lose that 50-100 lbs I bet you won't even have high blood pressure anymore! Btw... I bought the "used" version of the pilates dvd for $7.00 + $2.50 shipping and it was worth every penny and the DVD works fine ... being used. I figured if it didn't work (which it absolutely does) all I would be out is $9.50. Please consider the pilates workout, you don't have to buy any equipment, special clothes, shoes etc... just wear something comfortable, they prefer barefoot, no mats, weights etc... and you don't have to be pro, semi pro... just start on the beginners level. I really hope you take all this into consideration. I've struggled with my weight all my life by 20-30 lbs but it's just as hard for me as someone with 50-100 lbs. Take it a day at a time... it's well worth it. Best of luck to you!
You're going to have so many things thrown at you, so start simple.
Cut out cokes and soft drinks. Substitute with water-LOTS of it! If you hate water, add some Crystal Light or MIO. You should be taking in at LEAST a gallon a day...shoot for 20oz. with each meal and each snack. Realistically, you should shoot for about 200oz each day.
Walk. Walking is great exercise; you are 100lbs overweight, so you need to do low impact exercise. I know it's hot where you live (it is here, too, in Houston) so walk at night or early morning. Shoot for 3x a week for a30 mins. or so.
Eat breakfast every day. Try to incorporate a protein in there...
Snack sensibly. Apples, oranges, nuts, grapes, etc.
I make a really good snack..cottage cheese, honey, blueberries, strawberries, and peaches. It's like dessert, and it's so good...I used to HATE cottage cheese, but now I love it.
Try to not eat in front of the TV-that leads to snacking...
Try to not eat after 7-8pm. You can't really metabolize that food.
Get good sleep! Rest is essential for losing weight.
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Best of luck to you!