If you give me your tips and tricks, I'll give you mine :)
mamakimkim
Posts: 20 Member
I have gained and lost weight a few times, recently due to having two children and having to deal with losing the baby weight. I have a few things that I genuinely believe are my secret weapons. Here they are:
Now, tell me yours
K
- Better than average protein powder. I've found it's worth it to pay a premium for a protein powder that has really high protein but really low calories. Right now, I'm using NutraGen protein powder and the calories saved really makes a difference. I've also used PlantFusion and Arbonne, though the Arbonne has more calories than both of the others. I spent a lot of years dieting with protein shakes that were, in retrospect, way too high in calories.
- Amy's Organic frozen meals. Some of them (the ones in the lighter color boxes) are 300 calories or less, and are very hearty compared to other low calorie frozen dinners. They have a blackeye peas and rice one, a black beans and quinoa one, etc. and they really hold you over until for a good few hours until you would need a snack or another meal.
- Zero Points Soup. I have carried this over from my Weight Watcher's days. It's basically a vegetable soup that is very light on calories but is full of fiber so makes you feel full. If I reach a point in the day when I feel myself getting hungry, I eat the zero points soup. It's easy to make, and it can be made in many variations. I put a can of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of chicken broth, a few chopped up carrots, a few chopped up celery stalks, and onions or leeks, in the crock pot until the hard vegetables are soft--after that, I add about 4 cups of baby spinach for about 10-15 minutes until the spinach wilts. If you're really hungry, you can add 1/4 cup of rice to make it heartier.
Now, tell me yours
K
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Eating less and moving more along with accurate weighing of all solids.0
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This.queenliz wrote:Eating less and moving more along with accurate weighing of all solids.
/thread
But if that's not enough...:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819925/the-basics-dont-complicate-it/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/872212/youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/833026/important-posts-to-read/p1
"Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake.
However, evidence shows the only way to maintain weight loss is to be engaged in regular physical activity."
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html0 -
LCHF.0
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Exercise, generally. No, you don't HAVE to do it, but it keeps me focused on health and how my body feels. Although a nice pot of low-calorie home-made vegetable soup is nothing to sneeze at, either
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eat less. move more.0
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Bulking: eat a lot
Dieting: eat less of what I eat bulking
Buttttt in all seriousness
-protein fluff
-huge vegetable salads
-caffeine
-nut butters
-high fiber wraps or protein bars
All those are my staples when cutting0 -
I haven't tried the protein powders you've mentioned, but I'm devoted to Quest's Vanilla Milkshake powder which has the perfect blend of protein for me (whey, isolate, and casein), xanthan gum (which helps it blend to be very thick like a real milkshake), and it's sweet with no artificial taste, for only 100 calories per scoop! I love making protein shakes with it (you can enjoy variety by adding 1-2 tbsp of different flavored nut butters-my favorite being Justin's Maple Almond butter but Biscoff spread is awesome too- or a frozen banana, or even substituting milk/water for either Silk's Very Vanilla soymilk or International Delight's flavored Iced Coffees). You get the idea, LOTS of variety! It's even good adding to oatmeal after you cook it, or adding a small amount of water to a small bowl of it to make protein glaze for pancakes (which doesn't work with certain protein powder brands for some reason)!
Ok, ok, here's some other tips which has helped me:
Dry Cereal: Makes for a great and convenient snack for on the go, not to mention how much easier it is to fit into your budget than an energy bar or trail mix. If you want some protein Special K and other brands have protein fortified cereals. But they generally offer a ton of vitamins/minerals for less than 200 calories a cup, which can last you 15-30 minutes, making it EXCELLENT for mindless munching during school, work, or even watching a movie at the theaters.
Ice Cream Alternatives: Because we all love ice cream, right? I personally have a hard time spending 200+ calories for a half cup of ice cream, so low calorie alternatives have really saved me. There's a lot of mixed reviews with Arctic Zero (I personally don't mind it, but their Chunky Cookie Dough flavor is my favorite if you try it), but even better is Halo Top, in my opinion. It has around 260 calories for the pint, plus a ton of filling fiber. It's delicious. I've tried Halo Top's Vanilla and Lemon flavors and I'm dying to try more, but be warned, it is pricey. Some people have found ways to make their own using protein powder and then freezing it, but I'm still working on that one.
Hot Chocolate: For my chocolate cravings. If you use a regular packet of Swiss Miss hot cocoa, it's around 90 calories. Their diet packs are around 25 calories. Plus they have some calcium, and since it's mixed with water it's pretty filling and satisfying.
Bread: Also a more expensive option, but if you're desperate it will help: ThinSlim Foods! I love love LOVE their bread and bagels!!! They're a little more chewy than regular bread which I like since it makes you slow down, but it's very dense and sits in your stomach like a rock and tastes really good. Perfect for people like me who have stomachs resembling a black hole and not an organ. ThinSlim's Desserts, however, I wouldn't recommend as much (except for their cookies).
Desserts: Linda's Diet DeLites has helped me a lot with this, it's a website with a ton of low carb/diet desserts. Again, a little expensive but you can discover a ton of great brands through it. My favorite has been Simply Scrumptous (which I actually now purchase through them since it's cheaper, but they only sell by the dozen so Linda's was helpful by letting me order individual servings), which hasn't disappointed me in any of their desserts. Their Cinnamon Swirl and Very Berry Coffee Cakes, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Brownies, and their Carrot Cakes are all things I strongly recommend for a sweet tooth that's insatiable.
Labels: For everything else. It's amazing how much you can discover by comparing brands in the supermarket. One brand might sell the same food item as another brand, yet be around 100 calories less or have less sodium. Just make sure you also take into consideration differences among the serving sizes! Always look for lower calorie alternatives, especially if you're a volume eater, like me!
Kodiak Cakes: I love protein pancakes and there's a ton of brands on the market, but Kodiak Cakes you can find just about anywhere (I always get it from Target), and it's a lot more affordable plus a bigger box. They have a high protein pancake mix (just add water) and it tastes marvelous! Perfect for satisfying those pancake cravings in the morning. You can always jazz it up with protein powder, too, or the glaze idea mentioned above if your protein powder permits it! Also depending on how you feel about artificial sweeteners, sugar free syrup can save a ton of calories.
Eggs: Mix one regular egg with half cup of egg whites for an omelet/scrambled eggs that have the same taste that you're used to, but a lot less calories!
Dairy: It's amazing how many calories you can save opting for low fat or fat free yogurts, milk, and cheeses.
Hamburgers/Ground Beef: If Turkey isn't really your thing, you can save a ton of calories by choosing leaner ground beef around 93% lean or more.
Buns: I love mushrooms, so instead of using hamburger buns I use mushroom caps. But again, that's more of a personal preference!
Binging: If this is something you fight with, try what I do: if you find yourself looking for food because you're "hungry" tell yourself that tuna fish is 120 calories per can or greek yogurt is around 80 calories, and both are very filling. If that turns you off and you want to satisfy that "hunger" with that cupcake, it's not really hunger. Remember that. Also, if you've binged on 500 calories already, you can walk away now and not have to worry about burning off that extra 300 calories you're thinking of eating next. Every calorie counts. While you can't undo what you've already binged on, it's never too late to stop, even if it's right in the middle of the binge. Your body doesn't stop counting calories just because you do for the day!0 -
Losing weight is easy (relatively). Focus on maintenance.0
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Or for much less money, and with fewer added chemicals, less added salt, you could make your own meals.mamakimkim wrote:Amy's Organic frozen meals. Some of them (the ones in the lighter color boxes) are 300 calories or less, and are very hearty compared to other low calorie frozen dinners. They have a blackeye peas and rice one, a black beans and quinoa one, etc. and they really hold you over until for a good few hours until you would need a snack or another meal.
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I put this into the food diary:Zero Points Soup. I have carried this over from my Weight Watcher's days. It's basically a vegetable soup
that is very light on calories but is full of fiber so makes you feel full. If I reach a point in the day when I feel
myself getting hungry, I eat the zero points soup. It's easy to make, and it can be made in many variations. I put
a can of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of chicken broth, a few chopped up carrots, a few chopped up celery stalks, and
onions or leeks, in the crock pot until the hard vegetables are soft--after that, I add about 4 cups of baby spinach
for about 10-15 minutes until the spinach wilts. If you're really hungry, you can add 1/4 cup of rice to make it heartier.
1 can Delmonte diced tomatos (1.8 c) 53 cal
Swanson chicken broth (4c) 40 cal
carrots, raw (8oz) 79 cal
celery, raw (8oz) 36 cal
onion, raw (4oz) 45 cal
spinach, raw (4oz) 26 cal
white rice, uncooked (0.25c) 150 cal
429 calories total
That's nearly 1/3 of my daily calories.
How can WW call that "free" (zero points)?0 -
The only thing needed for weight loss is a calorie deficit.
Eat less then you burn and you'll lose weight.
There's no need for special diets like keto or paleo and all that for weight loss. There's no advantage but lots of restrictions and deprivation. So for me, I enjoy the foods I love but within the proper portions.0 -
queenliz99 wrote: »Eating less and moving more along with accurate weighing of all solids.
This right here.0 -
Or for much less money, and with fewer added chemicals, less added salt, you could make your own meals.mamakimkim wrote:Amy's Organic frozen meals. Some of them (the ones in the lighter color boxes) are 300 calories or less, and are very hearty compared to other low calorie frozen dinners. They have a blackeye peas and rice one, a black beans and quinoa one, etc. and they really hold you over until for a good few hours until you would need a snack or another meal.
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I put this into the food diary:Zero Points Soup. I have carried this over from my Weight Watcher's days. It's basically a vegetable soup
that is very light on calories but is full of fiber so makes you feel full. If I reach a point in the day when I feel
myself getting hungry, I eat the zero points soup. It's easy to make, and it can be made in many variations. I put
a can of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of chicken broth, a few chopped up carrots, a few chopped up celery stalks, and
onions or leeks, in the crock pot until the hard vegetables are soft--after that, I add about 4 cups of baby spinach
for about 10-15 minutes until the spinach wilts. If you're really hungry, you can add 1/4 cup of rice to make it heartier.
1 can Delmonte diced tomatos (1.8 c) 53 cal
Swanson chicken broth (4c) 40 cal
carrots, raw (8oz) 79 cal
celery, raw (8oz) 36 cal
onion, raw (4oz) 45 cal
spinach, raw (4oz) 26 cal
white rice, uncooked (0.25c) 150 cal
429 calories total
That's nearly 1/3 of my daily calories.
How can WW call that "free" (zero points)?
The rice should not be in it. And your portions for calculating are super high. That is how much is in a POT of soup, not a cup or bowl. The reason it is "0 calorie" is because you burn more calories digesting the vegetables than what they are worth, but still retain the vitamins and minerals. And the full feeling from the fiber.0 -
Being consistent with my "diet" and exercise.
Not demonizing certain foods.
Using a food scale.
Having a realistic sustainable weight loss and exercise plan, which will help me once I move over to maintaining my weight.0 -
Or for much less money, and with fewer added chemicals, less added salt, you could make your own meals.mamakimkim wrote:Amy's Organic frozen meals. Some of them (the ones in the lighter color boxes) are 300 calories or less, and are very hearty compared to other low calorie frozen dinners. They have a blackeye peas and rice one, a black beans and quinoa one, etc. and they really hold you over until for a good few hours until you would need a snack or another meal.
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I put this into the food diary:Zero Points Soup. I have carried this over from my Weight Watcher's days. It's basically a vegetable soup
that is very light on calories but is full of fiber so makes you feel full. If I reach a point in the day when I feel
myself getting hungry, I eat the zero points soup. It's easy to make, and it can be made in many variations. I put
a can of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of chicken broth, a few chopped up carrots, a few chopped up celery stalks, and
onions or leeks, in the crock pot until the hard vegetables are soft--after that, I add about 4 cups of baby spinach
for about 10-15 minutes until the spinach wilts. If you're really hungry, you can add 1/4 cup of rice to make it heartier.
1 can Delmonte diced tomatos (1.8 c) 53 cal
Swanson chicken broth (4c) 40 cal
carrots, raw (8oz) 79 cal
celery, raw (8oz) 36 cal
onion, raw (4oz) 45 cal
spinach, raw (4oz) 26 cal
white rice, uncooked (0.25c) 150 cal
429 calories total
That's nearly 1/3 of my daily calories.
How can WW call that "free" (zero points)?
The rice should not be in it. And your portions for calculating are super high. That is how much is in a POT of soup, not a cup or bowl. The reason it is "0 calorie" is because you burn more calories digesting the vegetables than what they are worth, but still retain the vitamins and minerals. And the full feeling from the fiber.
This is not good info.
The free food weight watchers thinking is flawed. Your not burning as much as you think eating and digesting veggies.
Weight loss comes down to calories.0 -
Meow, MKEGal
What a fitting profile pic!
It bugs me to see people who get on these boards and shame other people for sharing what works for them. I started a good-natured thread intended to allow folks to share what helps keep them on track. Because life is happier when people support each other instead of tearing each other down. But it seems like you prefer the latter.
Am I supposed to feel bad because you turned your nose up at my helpful tip? Am I supposed to feel inadequate because a negative person who I don't know and who doesn't know me said I should "make my own meals?" Sorry to disappoint you. I can tell that, despite your sanctimonious comments, life isn't working out that great for you. Do you know why? Because nobody who is happy, whole or satisfied feels the need to make the kinds of comments that you have.
As for your Zero Points Soup "observation", check your arithmetic. My zero points soup is 81 calories per 2 cup serving. Or, did you not bother to assume a divisor into your math?
Oh, and BTW, I didn't notice you leave any tips of your own. This is a thread asking for tips. So, it seems that your sole intention in responding was to discount what I said. Bravo. You're beautiful.
As for the others who responded to this thread in the spirit in which it was intended, thank you! I am enjoying reading your comments 0 -
Pretty much all of mine are here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p10
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1)increase muscle mass (especially after age 40, but i'm not bitter)
2)brush and floss after dinner
3)chew mint gum
4)always, always have a water bottle, and drink it
5)avoid high fructose corn syrup like the black plague (i understand not demonizing anything, but this stuff really doesn't belong in "food")
6)"moderation" and "slow and steady"
7)being kind to yourself, even when you slip up (this is the hardest of all for me, personally)
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WW doesn't say free food is calorie-less or you burn more calories digesting it. What's flawed is most peoples' understanding of their plans. The calories in produce are pre-counted, in effect.thorsmom01 wrote: »
Or for much less money, and with fewer added chemicals, less added salt, you could make your own meals.mamakimkim wrote:Amy's Organic frozen meals. Some of them (the ones in the lighter color boxes) are 300 calories or less, and are very hearty compared to other low calorie frozen dinners. They have a blackeye peas and rice one, a black beans and quinoa one, etc. and they really hold you over until for a good few hours until you would need a snack or another meal.
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I put this into the food diary:Zero Points Soup. I have carried this over from my Weight Watcher's days. It's basically a vegetable soup
that is very light on calories but is full of fiber so makes you feel full. If I reach a point in the day when I feel
myself getting hungry, I eat the zero points soup. It's easy to make, and it can be made in many variations. I put
a can of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of chicken broth, a few chopped up carrots, a few chopped up celery stalks, and
onions or leeks, in the crock pot until the hard vegetables are soft--after that, I add about 4 cups of baby spinach
for about 10-15 minutes until the spinach wilts. If you're really hungry, you can add 1/4 cup of rice to make it heartier.
1 can Delmonte diced tomatos (1.8 c) 53 cal
Swanson chicken broth (4c) 40 cal
carrots, raw (8oz) 79 cal
celery, raw (8oz) 36 cal
onion, raw (4oz) 45 cal
spinach, raw (4oz) 26 cal
white rice, uncooked (0.25c) 150 cal
429 calories total
That's nearly 1/3 of my daily calories.
How can WW call that "free" (zero points)?
The rice should not be in it. And your portions for calculating are super high. That is how much is in a POT of soup, not a cup or bowl. The reason it is "0 calorie" is because you burn more calories digesting the vegetables than what they are worth, but still retain the vitamins and minerals. And the full feeling from the fiber.
This is not good info.
The free food weight watchers thinking is flawed. Your not burning as much as you think eating and digesting veggies.
Weight loss comes down to calories.
Some nice tips here! I like the 'focus on maintenance' one.
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I'm not on ww but I was. My day's points were based on roughly 900 calories and the "free" veggies made up the rest - typically around 300-400 calories, so it makes sense. I double tracked calories and points since I wasn't willing to give up my 20 year (minus pregnancy) calorie counting habit. I can probably dig up a few days of old journals if you're interested.
Anyway, I hate that soup! I'm a soup lover and that one is just so sad. I eat soups that tend to be puréed or have some kind of fat added in the form of evaporated milk/cheese/meat, but still stay in the 100 calorie or so range.
My best tip is to cook some one pot meals on weekends (soup/stew/curry/stuffed peppers/chili) in all different variations and freeze them in individual portions. I keep them in the 150-250 cal range because that's where I'm comfortable. I have so many varieties and I can grab and go anytime.
Another tip is to mix 50% non starchy vegetables into almost everything from meatballs to meatloaf to nuggets to casseroles to burgers. You get the flavor, the nutrition, and the volume for fewer calories.
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We KNOW the bottom line is CICO! But achieving CICO isn't easy for everyone... otherwise we wouldn't be here. So why are you leaving obnoxious answers instead on leaving tips to help others on their journey? Really... as much as I understand this kind of comment in posts talking about "fasting" and "cleanse" and "fats are bad"... here it is just showing how snarky some of you are. Great show of support!
As for the soup, the poster never said it zero calories but zero points in WW which isn't the same at all. Also she probably doesn't eat the whole pot of soup in one go!
As for my tips:
To save calories I usually skip breakfast since I am not hungry in the mornings anyway, and I leave 100 calories for a late evening snack so I don't go over my calories.
Also, I recently discovered shirataki noodles which are really low cal and good in stir fries. I don't like them in soups though (they clump together).
Thank you to those who shared!0 -
Or for much less money, and with fewer added chemicals, less added salt, you could make your own meals.mamakimkim wrote:Amy's Organic frozen meals. Some of them (the ones in the lighter color boxes) are 300 calories or less, and are very hearty compared to other low calorie frozen dinners. They have a blackeye peas and rice one, a black beans and quinoa one, etc. and they really hold you over until for a good few hours until you would need a snack or another meal.
Sometimes I don't have the time (or the inclination) to cook a home made meal. In that case it can be nice to have a low calorie and quick alternative. Otherwise I might turn to the cookie box. Good for you that you don't need to resort to this, but try and understand other people aren't perfect.0 -
Water, water, and more water!0
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I've had friends look at my diary and ask how I only ate 1 oreo for lunch. Cookies-use them as add ins to greek yogurt, frozen yogurt, oatmeal, zoats.0
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mamakimkim wrote:Zero Points Soup. I have carried this over from my Weight Watcher's days. It's basically a vegetable soup
that is very light on calories but is full of fiber so makes you feel full. If I reach a point in the day when I feel
myself getting hungry, I eat the zero points soup. It's easy to make, and it can be made in many variations. I put
a can of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of chicken broth, a few chopped up carrots, a few chopped up celery stalks, and
onions or leeks, in the crock pot until the hard vegetables are soft--after that, I add about 4 cups of baby spinach
for about 10-15 minutes until the spinach wilts. If you're really hungry, you can add 1/4 cup of rice to make it heartier.MKEgal wrote:I put this into the food diary:
1 can Delmonte diced tomatos (1.8 c) 53 cal
Swanson chicken broth (4c) 40 cal
carrots, raw (8oz) 79 cal
celery, raw (8oz) 36 cal
onion, raw (4oz) 45 cal
spinach, raw (4oz) 26 cal
white rice, uncooked (0.25c) 150 cal
429 calories total
That's nearly 1/3 of my daily calories.
How can WW call that "free" (zero points)?
I was using what measurements she gave, including the rice.kandisn7 wrote:The rice should not be in it. And your portions for calculating are super high. That is how much is in a
POT of soup, not a cup or bowl. The reason it is "0 calorie" is because you burn more calories
digesting the vegetables than what they are worth, but still retain the vitamins and minerals. And the
full feeling from the fiber.
The only things I estimated were carrots, celery, & onions, and while that would be a hearty soup,
I don't think those amounts (8, 8, & 4 oz) are out of line for a background of 4c of broth.
Yes, I know that's for a whole pot. For something with so little to it, I'd have to have a lot to feel full.
1/4 of the recipe would be 108 calories.
And no, there are no "zero calorie" or "negative calorie" foods, other than perhaps an ice cube.
Those calories are what is absorbed by an average human body when eating that amount of [food X].
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Sorry, I'll copy them here again.kim wrote:I didn't notice you leave any tips of your own.
"for much less money, and with fewer added chemicals, less added salt, you could make your own meals"
(Planning ahead, slow cooker, batch cooking on an an evening, or a weekend afternoon...)
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10012907/logging-accuracy-consistency-and-youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819925/the-basics-dont-complicate-it/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/872212/youre-probably-eating-more-than-you-think/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/833026/important-posts-to-read/p1
"Most weight loss occurs because of decreased caloric intake.
However, evidence shows the only way to maintain weight loss is to be engaged in regular physical activity."
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/physical_activity/index.html
And here's one I didn't include earlier.
Motivation & encouragement (explained in blog post)
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-07-24-motivation-encouragement-680938
- Set small intermediate goals & celebrate every one.
- Take measurements.
- Take pictures.
- Weigh yourself regularly.
- Be flexible; forgive yourself.
- Celebrate the non-scale victories (NSV's)
- Don't give up!!!!
- Don't make any food forbidden.
- Eat real food; less processed is better.
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Trying to save people money, help them be healthier, be less miserable while getting to a healthykim wrote:shame other people for sharing what works for them
weight is not "shaming".
Helping someone new who might read this and think that buying a special food, or supplement, or
doing some health-endangering fad diet (or 'cleanse' or whatever) realize that there are healthier and
less expensive ways of achieving their goal is not "shaming".
You've made up your mind about what you want to do.
I'm trying to help the lurkers, the new people, the people who might be swayed by common sense and
science, so they achieve their goals better, faster, and less expensively, as well as healthfully.
Not that I've been successful or anything...
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Here is what helped me lose weight and keep it off for 6 years.
I eat until sated, not full or stuffed, and recognise we are supposed to feel hungry between meals.
I grocery shop 3-4 times a week on my way home. Pick up fresh veg, whatever I fancy for the next couple of meals, and 2-3 days worth of protein.
Get in spend 10 minutes prepping then either shove it in the oven ( ie: chicken, baked potatoes and roast veg) for 40 min, or cook on the hob, 20min.
That is a lot more satisfying to me, and I know exactly what went in it so it is easier to track my calories and macros. (I grew up without frozen meals and have never acquired a taste for them, or their high salt and soggy veg. It takes just as much time to cook them as it does for me to throw together a mid week meal.)
I will make a roast or a crock pot meal on most Sundays which will also do lunches or another dinner.
I buy plain Greek yogurt in a big tub and add my own fruit and/or granola mix as I weigh out my portion.
I prefer not to buy 'diet', low fat, or sugar free foods, but to eat a smaller portion of food that is not produced that way.
I shop mostly the outside of the supermarket, fruit, veg, dairy, meat, and fish.
I use the aisles only to get my tinned tomatoes, dried pasta, brown rice, tuna, cat food, cleaning supplies and a few other things like oil, spices and dressings. ( pantry goods so bulk shop while on sale)
I have something to please my sweet tooth every night.
Hope these tips help.
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I have been really trying the "eat real food" thing. Shop only on the perimeter of the store, no aisles, no pre packaged foods or lite/diet/low fat etc. Yes, real butter! Everything in moderation and I'm finding that I am more satisfied and sated. I'm not roving around my kitchen all evening looking for "something".... early daYs, we'll see how it goes, but I like the idea of eating more naturally.0
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Just realized I repeated a lot of what middlehatch said! Not intentional.....lol.0
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......and if I may.....my understanding of the zero calorie soup is that (without the rice) the soup is very low calorie but high fibre so the calories you have to burn to digest it cancel out the calories you're ingesting. Or at least that's the theory.......0
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OK, but that's not what you did with the one-sentence put down all convenience food. Looks like you have a lot of helpful info - maybe you should have led with that. I do plan ahead and cook ahead as much as possible, but I'm going to be travelling for work next week, and was happy to have the Amy's Organic suggestion.Trying to save people money, help them be healthier, be less miserable while getting to a healthy weight is not "shaming".
Helping someone new who might read this and think that buying a special food, or supplement, or
doing some health-endangering fad diet (or 'cleanse' or whatever) realize that there are healthier and
less expensive ways of achieving their goal is not "shaming".
As for the soup, it's a zero point soup; no one ever claimed it was zero calorie. On WW, veggies are "free". So essentially it's a vegetable soup that you make yourself with fewer added chemicals, less added salt, etc, etc.0
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