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I am also the same height and weigh about 142 lbs. At my highest weight I was 153, and this is a lot for me as I was very small (98lbs) 12 years ago. I am not a big eater, but I don't make the healthiest choices. When I finally had enough, I joined one of those 30 minute circuit training clubs for women. I started going 2-3 times per week and it worked. I dropped 17 lbs within 2 or 3 months and felt great. I didn't even change my eating habits. I have since gained back about 8 lbs after leaving the gym and would like to see 125 again. Weight training gives great results, at least for me. My husband and children are all very slim as well, so I can sympathize with you about finding it hard to keep junk out the house. I really slacked off over the summer, too many bbq's and drinks I guess! I have bought a home gym and exercise bike and am going to start today to get back in shape. Even if you buy some free weights and use them a few times a week and walk on opposite days, you should see some results. When you build up muscle, you burn calories and fat much quicker so you don't have to watch your food intake quite so closely. I know it is hard to get motivated, but the rewards will come. It is a great feeling when your clothes get too big for you or you find you can fit into that old pair of jeans again. Good luck to you.

Hello,

I myself am 5'2"  Since I'm muscular and somewhat larger of frame my goal is 125 lbs.  My lowest high school wgt was 117 and that didn't last long.  I currently weigh 163.  I'm not happy with that but seven years ago I weighed 197 so I'm  happy that I have maintained this much weight loss since I lost weight five years ago.  I wanted to comment about your husband.  If he really must have bad snacks see if you can convince him to take them to work.  On another note even though he is thin doesn't make his arteries etc healthy.  The high fructose corns syrups, bad fats and refined flour and sugar are equally bad for his blood chemistry and his longevity.  Additionally if you learn to not keep bad food choices in the house when you do have children they won't learn bad food habits as easily.  I have struggled with my wgt forever but I try to only keep good mostly unprocessed food in the house with  the exception of some ww bread and cereals.  I have three children 16,14 and 6.5 and none of them are over wgt.  I do occasionally bring a treat in to the house or take them out for a treat so they aren't deprived and learn how to have an occasional treat. 

On the cooking piece keep it simple.  Get a George Forman type indoor grill and if possible an outdoor grill then for supper just make sure you have a lean protein to cook and two veges to toss in the microwave and a glass of milk and you have dinner.  My family is pretty use to that.  Most of Dr. Phils suppers in his book support the meat and two veges.  Avoid  starch at supper or fancy casseroles full of fats and starch.  I also have just ordered a NuWave oven that is suppose to be able to cook meat that comes straight from the freezer.  If you are interested I will let you know what I think.  Good luck!