By rulistenin
on Apr 17, 2009  

I used to eat very healthy whole and organic foods. Now, the only foods I can afford (and I can't really afford those) is off-brand boxed, canned or frozen foods. So, I'm not even gaining weight from 'comfort foods', but rather from unhealthy processed foods. I live in an area where produce is not grown around here and has to be shipped in, so it is very expensive to buy fresh foods.

By tonic5
on Apr 17, 2009  

My family use to eat out all the time at least one night a week. Since the recession started we can no longer afford to do that. I must say I am glad for that change. While it is nice to eat out now and then when we went to eat at an event hosted by a family member it was a huge treat for us! Not only that but I am grocery shopping with coupons and finding myself making all sorts of healthy meals for my family and have lost weight in the process. Even if the economy goes up this change is something my family plans to stick with.

By lildeb48
on Apr 18, 2009  

i gain more than ten lbs and i can feel it. my clothing are getting smaller.i need to slow down with my eating junk foods asap.

By MeoMeo
on Apr 18, 2009  

I agree with everyone also about the cost of food. I have to plan my meals a week at a time so that I can at least get my monies worth at the store. I have been out of work since december and it does seem as though i eat all day long boy what a revelation. My husband is a karate instructor so i usually work out at the dojo on the weekends sometimes but I am going to have to do better with that if I want to continue to stay at the same weight that I am at.

By Steelskye
on Apr 18, 2009  

I have only lost about 7 lbs. but I think it's due less to stress and more to the fact that I have cut out unnecessary spending on junk food. I have also had to let my cable subscription go so I actually getting out and doing more activities. I also took on a second job and have decided to return to school to try and better my career choices to avoid this in the future. Stress? Who me? LOL all of this is taking place with me as a single mom of a 16 year old and a three year old--BOTH girls! I just try to stay ultra-busy which helps to alleviate a lot of stress as well.

By kyhomebody
on Apr 19, 2009  

actually i've lost a little weight am stressed out spend a lot more time shopping in stores searching for best bargains,shop in more stores like thrift stores ,dollar stores and discount grocery so am getting alot more exercise walking and packing.I AM EATING ALOT MORE AT NIGHT DUE TO STRESS .

By justmefrankie
on Apr 19, 2009  

I have gained so much weight! I am a stress eater. I also have three boys and continually snack right long with them. I have made the decision that this has to change- Which stresses me!

By mngld56
on Apr 19, 2009  

Yea I've gained approximately 10 lbs too. I try to eat healthy but it is too expensive and on one income that has been slashed due to economy .Oh Well.

By dstrinque
on Apr 19, 2009  

I have found it more difficult to work out as I am working longer hours due to staff vacanies. I really hope this doesn't translate into more pounds. I am going to have to do something to move durning the lunch hour.

By OlympicTriGirl
on Apr 19, 2009  

I have cut out on other things in life in order to be able to afford fresh produce and other healthier options since of course, unfortunately healthier options are more expensive. Plus being stressed often, working out seems to be the only thing that takes the stress away! Though I haven't lost any weight I definately gained muscle and my body fat percentage went down by at least 4%!!!!