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summerjoy0621

Hi everyone I am Summer and was told about this web site and I do have to say it is great! I really appreciate being able to have support on here and have all my friends on here too! I am trying to lose a lot of weight and know its going to be a really hard challenge. I am currently on a 1200 calorie diet per the site and I am starving. I never knew how much food I really consumed until yesterday when it said I was 610 over my allowance. Let me know any tricks that might help!

Clew

Hi Summer, and welcome! This is a great site - all kinds of support and inspiration.

My best advice is to stick with as much unprocessed and unrefined stuff as you can. To me, when I eat things made with white flour or sugar and overly processed stuff it doesn't satisfy. Sometimes even makes me hungrier! When I eat fresh fruits and (mostly) veggies and whole grain products, I stay fuller longer on less food. Plus tons of water. Learn to love it if you don't! :laugh:

I hope this helps! Good luck!

miqisha

Hello and welcome.....this site is awesome and you will have awesome results, if you are honest with all your entries

I agree, I didnt realize just how much I use to eat, prior to logging my calories.....

Goodluck on your journey

You can do this

BarbieCat1

Hi, I'm new to the site too.

I really agree with boaterbunny. Processed and highly refined carbohydrates, no matter what form they're in, seem to make me especially hungry. I try to eat fruit and veggies with every meal. it fills me up. Save part of your meal for a snack later. Eat slower.

There's been a lot written about diet soda too... some "experts" think artificial sweeteners trigger cravings for real sugar sweets. I think it might be true.

RedneckWmn

I would suggest also eating higher fiber and protein foods. Drink lots of water. It will get better. When you want to snack, snack on fruits and veggies if you can.

smuehlbauer

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mcbeth

Welcome. I have found that I get full on less by eating slower, eating mindfully. When I get hungry for a snack I eat something with protein to help hold me over. Apple & peanut butter or the new Dannon Greek Style yogurt that stuff could become addictive.

summerjoy0621

:flowerforyou: Wow thanks so much everyone for all the advice and words of encouragement! I have been heavy since high school and it seems to just get worse and worse no matter what. I know I am serious about it this time, I haven't even had a Dr Pepper today and I normally have 2 during the day and then one with my dinner. I will be getting my gym membership next week then I hope to see more will power! Have a great night yall!