Does eating less get easier?

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  • jimb0200
    jimb0200 Posts: 11 Member
    My point to the long winded post was once you figure out what food combinations are low cal you can have a fulfilling day of food and not go over cals.

    Today's food..
    Oatmeal
    Green beans
    TB fresco chic burrito
    TB fresco chic taco
    1 cucumber
    3 pretzel rods
    2 chili dogs (all white meat turkey)
    Mac and cheese.
    1535 cals. (Not deducting for the 50 minutes of cardio)
  • fuzzydogpa
    fuzzydogpa Posts: 21 Member
    Find another emotionally coping strategy. For me I get into obsessive cleaning and organizing when I am stressed and that burns calories. You could get out of the house and go for a walk or take up a hobby and immerse yourself in that when you are stressed. Also try adding clear fiber to your drinking water. That will help give you a feeling of fullness and make you regular :smile: Also it might help to fill the 1700 calories with more fiber rich foods and with protein and healthy fats like avocado and coconut oil and cut back on sugary and starchy carbs that spike insulin and trigger hunger. A little healthy fat, protein and fiber will give you a better feeling of fullness and you want protein to preserve your muscle mass while losing weight so make sure to calculate the macros that you need for that.
  • KJWanzek
    KJWanzek Posts: 13 Member
    Yes it does, I also have health issues that make it very hard to workout. ( what am I saying I could hardly walk for months at a time) Wanting to speak to you from the heart. Loosing weight is science is what my doctor has told me point blank. (then he also told my husband about me) ** YOU must take in less calories than you burn in order to loose.** I am on no whites sugar, flour, potatoes. 800 calories a day MAX. sounds crazy doesn't it? :neutral:
    It's my 3 week and it is getting better!! But honestly still hard. I eat lots of egg whites and salsa. Please don't give up! You can do this one day at a time one pound at a time.

  • almostanangel21
    almostanangel21 Posts: 143 Member
    One more thing: if you can, get to a psychologist. What you described tells me that something's hurting you, though I don't know what; once you find out how to master your feelings, healthier eating should follow naturally. If your insurance doesn't cover one-on-one therapy, try to find a group of people who are dealing with the same thing. Psychology Today's website has a list of therapists you can sort through, by zip code, issues, and what insurance they accept if applicable. Frankly, it doesn't matter if you're 240 lbs or 120 lbs if you're not happy.
  • Wickedfaery73
    Wickedfaery73 Posts: 184 Member
    claraoswold wrote: »
    If you look at my diary I eat a lot of JUNK. But I eat at regular meal times and on schedule so am able to eat less. And that regularity has helped a lot.

    So it does get easier. You just have to condition your body for it.

    Clara, You are supposed to be flying about in a diner, not the TARDIS! =)
  • smm4906
    smm4906 Posts: 24 Member
    Yes, it does get easier, but you'll have "speed bump" days, too. You've had a lot of great advice; I'll share what helps me.

    1) Don't skip breakfast & lunch; be sure to include protein - when I miss this, I find I'm more likely to start snacking in the evening and lose control.

    2) Plan all meals, not just dinner - I hate doing this! But it works!

    3) Plan treats. If I let myself feel too deprived, I'll eventually "cheat" - then think "what the heck" and overdo. For treats, I like Luigi's Italian Ices, Wholly Guacamole mini's, the mini bag of cookies or SunChips (not too often - trying to avoid that kind of stuff!).

    4) Make sure the food you eat tastes good! Salsa, spices, balsamic vinegar & sesame seeds on veggies, whatever. If it tastes bland, you'll feel deprived - etc, etc, etc.

    Don't push yourself too hard at first - set achievable goals, then once those behaviors become routine you can start looking for things you can tweak to reduce calories.

    Good luck! You can do this!

  • PrettyBrownEyes85
    PrettyBrownEyes85 Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • Derpy_Hooves
    Derpy_Hooves Posts: 234 Member
    Yes it gets easier. I also find that avoiding certain trigger foods (for me that's treats with sugar in it) helps a LOT.
  • PrettyBrownEyes85
    PrettyBrownEyes85 Posts: 10 Member
    Derpy_Hooves wrote: »
    Yes it gets easier. I also find that avoiding certain trigger foods (for me that's treats with sugar in it) helps a LOT.

    Do you feel deprived?
  • ElJefeChief
    ElJefeChief Posts: 650 Member
    I remember reading somewhere that after about two years of maintaining at your target weight you've at that point got your brain reset. The first couple years, though, they may be a rough ride. :neutral:
  • Barbonica
    Barbonica Posts: 337 Member
    Concur with DrEnalg. I have maintained for >3 years now, and it has been reasonably easy. I like what i eat and i eat what I like - within reason and with portion control. I don't worry about vacation, or eating a pint of super premium ice cream because I only do it once or twice a year. But i have to keep an eye on it to make sure i don't creep back up. When i gain a few pounds, i lose a few pounds. With dedication, you will get there.
  • indiacaitlin
    indiacaitlin Posts: 691 Member
    It does get easier as you get more used to it, if you feel yourself needing a snack just go for some veggies - keep carrot/cucumber etc in the fridge ready to just grab if you really really need to!
  • HazyEyes93
    HazyEyes93 Posts: 89 Member
    YES. the first week or two can be absolutely hellish. But, if you're anything like me, you have an almost addictive dependence on food. I'm on my third week, and I eat the same things every day, which I know doesn't work for everyone, but I now get hungry right on cue and I've started thinking of food as fuel rather than a hobby. But you will still have bad days and that's okay, just have a plan for how to handle them. I'll usually have a maintenance day on hard days and there's nothing wrong with that, at least you'll still be in control.

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