All Things In Moderation
beatonchat
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Not dieting but creating a new way of eating that doesn't exclude anything. Protein packed breakfasts, veggie full lunches and well rounded dinners. Stay on track 80% of the time and feel good about the occasional glass of wine or dessert. Let's share recipes and ways to stay on track while living in the real world.
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It's awesome. I've been eating this way for a couple of years now and 85lbs down. I love losing weight including chocolate in my WOE.
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That is phenomenal! Do you have any words of wisdom for someone, me, just starting out?0
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Everything but doughnuts.
Certain foods cannot be in my house.11 -
OK, your right, no doughnut's! Although it really won't derail you if you have a half a doughnut once a year or even twice. That's my point about everything in moderation. What is moderate is different for each food. I can't have cake in my house because I can't just have one small slice but that doesn't mean I won't have a little at a birthday party.0
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Here is a great breakfast recipe with eggs, veggies and whole grains that is quick and easy to make ahead and have on hand for the whole week:
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Healthy-Quinoa-Egg-Bake-Recipe-26947762
Check it out and let me know what you think. Have a healthy day!1 -
I lost 80 pounds doing that. The key for me is eat what I really feel like having. It often involves making lower calorie versions of some dishes but I'm happier when what I eat is really satisfying. So I might skip dinner or have a very light dinner sometimes because I really wanted a donut.. but I make it fit.
If I avoid something too long, I'm much more likely to binge when I find myself in a situation to have it.5 -
Nice job. This method has seen me through 43lbs so far.2
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You guys are inspiring me sooo much! I've lost 6 pounds so far since May 24 and am finding this method really works for me. I completely agree with Franc127, if I deny myself something I'm craving then I'll eventually binge on it.0
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Good morning! Starting my morning with turmeric and ginger tea. It helps with inflammation and digestion. I've heard that lemon water is also good first thing in the morning to help jump start your metabolism. Anyone doing that? What are the results?2
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How much tumeric are you adding to your tea?1
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beatonchat wrote: »Good morning! Starting my morning with turmeric and ginger tea. It helps with inflammation and digestion. I've heard that lemon water is also good first thing in the morning to help jump start your metabolism. Anyone doing that? What are the results?
This is woo. Your metabolism doesn't need jump starting. If it does, you've got bigger problems than lemon water can fix.
I agree with the OP and the focus on everything in moderation. My approach to this, about 3 years ago, was to focus on adding things to my lifestyle rather than cutting things out. More lean protein, more vegetables, more whole grains, more sleep, more exercise. By focusing on what I was adding, and not restricting anything other than calories, it made it very simple for me to lose the weight I wanted to lose (30 lbs) and successfully maintain.8 -
JanetYellen wrote: »Everything but doughnuts.
Certain foods cannot be in my house.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Costco bakery cookies are the only two things that I seem to have little control over myself over. I don't know why, I have defeated Nutella, M&Ms, chips, pizza, fries, etc, but those two items, I can sit and eat and eat and eat and just never be satisfied. I really don't get what they put in those things that just trigger the 'you have to eat this even if it means you die of stomach rupture' response in my brain.
I think the only way I could ever successfully complete a 10k calorie challenge would be by going to Costco, buying a box of CTC (7650 cals w/milk) and a box of 18 Costco bakery cookies (3780).
Though I have about banned CTC from the house, I do occasionally still buy the Costco cookies for Friday night sessions. I don't eat the whole box in one sitting. My husband would never give me the chance as we fight like feral street dogs over them, with our kid running in to take one when she sees her chance.4 -
I do 1tsp of ground turmeric and 1/2tsp ground ginger with a pinch of black pepper (the pepper helps your body metabolize the turmeric), I adda 1/2 cup boiling water to dissolve and then some cold so I can drink it. When I started doing this I was also adding some honey and milk (coconut milk is good too) to make it more palatable but I cut those out as I don't need the extra calories and I no longer mind the spiciness. I love the way it makes my stomach feel.1
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WinoGelato this is such a great perspective! This totally resonates with me and I plan to use it going forward.0
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So Tuesday night is my households Pizza and Movie night. I had a big salad and two slices of Supreme pizza on thin crust. That was enough and I didn't find myself wanting the leftovers next day. What did stand out to me was how bloated I felt yesterday and that my stomach was upset the whole day. I am becoming so much more aware of how certain foods make my body feel and it is making it easier to stay away from those foods that used to be a staple in my diet that were so bad for me.2
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The tea sounds soothing. I had purchased A large container at the health food store, then didn't know what to do with it.
I am making a cup tonight.!1 -
This was such an important revelation!beatonchat wrote: »So Tuesday night is my households Pizza and Movie night. I had a big salad and two slices of Supreme pizza on thin crust. That was enough and I didn't find myself wanting the leftovers next day. What did stand out to me was how bloated I felt yesterday and that my stomach was upset the whole day. I am becoming so much more aware of how certain foods make my body feel and it is making it easier to stay away from those foods that used to be a staple in my diet that were so bad for me.
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Meh, I don't want to eat everything.0
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rakowskidp, revelation is the perfect word to describe how I felt realizing I knew exactly why I didn't feel great! It is amazing how my taste buds have changed, too. Things that used to be bland are now bursting with flavors I just never paid attention to before and sweets that I used to love are overpoweringly sugary now. I am grateful for this change as it means my body is coming out of the stupor I had it in and I'm enjoying the foods that are good for me.
I will never like Eggplant, though!
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This is the best way of eating for me. I used to eat way too much chocolate - think I must have been addicted to it. now I eat my favorite fruits (currently cherries and strawberries). If I want a chocolately dessert then I have quark mixed with light hot choc powder. Tastes like cheesecake filling and its great for after working out due to the protein content. I would have had it tonight but the shop sold out - boo hoo
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I love my breakfast right now. Minute oatmeal with a scoop of coconut milk powder and currants. Served with Greek yogurt and a tablespoon of sunflower seeds. All the macros with fiber besides.1
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What is quark? Sounds good , especially if it has a high protein content.
I made my overnight oatmeal for my breakfast and just did not want it this morning. It was not what my body wanted, so I had a square of the egg, quinoa breakfast recipe I posted previously and that hit the spot. It's like quiche with a quinoa crust and is so easy to make. I made it last Sunday and had it portioned out for 3 breakfasts this week and have 3 more saved in the freezer for next week. I love preparing ahead on the weekend so my week is that much easier and it really helps me stay on track.0 -
@beatonchat , quark is a soft unripened cheese. It can be got in a low fat/no fat version. It tastes like cottage cheese but it has no lumps. It can be used in place of sour cream. It is higher in protein where the fat would be.1
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I like omelettes. You can put a lot of nutrient packed things in there and have it be delicious.3
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jgnatca that sounds wonderful! I am going to look for that. Do they sell it at most stores or is it a specialty or health food store find?
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I've read a lot of people saying that they "save" calories up over the week for a night out or event they have coming up. Does that work? Can you not eat calories today so you can eat them tomorrow and not have it affect your progress?0
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beatonchat wrote: »I've read a lot of people saying that they "save" calories up over the week for a night out or event they have coming up. Does that work? Can you not eat calories today so you can eat them tomorrow and not have it affect your progress?
Yes. I do this pretty much every week. Your body doesn't reset it's calorie counter at midnight every day. It is the long term trend over time so as long as you are in a deficit for the week, you should lose according to your goal...1 -
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Bennysammysofiesdad wrote: »I gotta be goofy...just gotta
How we supposed to do "everything" in moderation? Shouldn't we do like 80%
Just sayin::::
I don't follow. Can you please clarify?0 -
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