Spineless
I've wanted to lose weight like.. forever..
But, I like good food too much..
I have the spine of a worm and portion control is a real issue..
I have motivation, I go to the gym 3 times a week, so that's no issue.
I've got a brand new mountain bike that I can't wait to start using, but I have to wait till the snow is gone.
I have a horse, gorgeous Arabian boy whom I want to lose weight for, so we can compete!
But portion control!!!
Weighing the food before I sit down is a nogo, Cus I find that depressing.
I've started to cook just enough food for 2 (bf and myself) - but it's not always possible (various reasons)
And I feel hungry like.. all the time..
If I'm not stuffed full at the end of a meal, my body claims to be hungry and that's where I start snacking..
Any advice?
But, I like good food too much..
I have the spine of a worm and portion control is a real issue..
I have motivation, I go to the gym 3 times a week, so that's no issue.
I've got a brand new mountain bike that I can't wait to start using, but I have to wait till the snow is gone.
I have a horse, gorgeous Arabian boy whom I want to lose weight for, so we can compete!
But portion control!!!
Weighing the food before I sit down is a nogo, Cus I find that depressing.
I've started to cook just enough food for 2 (bf and myself) - but it's not always possible (various reasons)
And I feel hungry like.. all the time..
If I'm not stuffed full at the end of a meal, my body claims to be hungry and that's where I start snacking..
Any advice?
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Its possibly about the foods youre eating. Different foods will make you more full. Research foods that will suppress appetite or ones that fill you up and are nutrient rich. Drink a lot of water in substitute of eating.1
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My first 2 weeks of eating "normal" portions of food was no fun. It took me about that long for my body to adjust to the difference. Now, I usually feel terrible if I overeat to the point of feeling stuffed.
What helped me get through, and still does, is drinking plenty of water and finding food that I know will keep me feeling fuller longer. Beans, chicken, some fats (cheese), high protein snacks.
You would be surprised if you started weighing your food. A lot of times, like last night, once I've measured out all my dinner and have it sitting on the plate in front of me it looks like a lot of food. For example, I measured out .5 cup of beans and once I had a look at it on my plate, honestly, it looked like more than I would have normally served myself if I wasn't using a food scale.
Weightloss is uncomfortable at times, no doubt.1 -
Thank you, both of you ^_^
I've been through that whole reducing food intake to normal portions before, I just keep falling in and eating more and more..
It really is about the lack of backbone for me =P0 -
You need to find something sustainable. It just cant be for a little bit. It takes a lot of experimenting and discipline. It really is about how bad you want it.0
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Your stomach will stretch and shrink depending on the volume of food you eat. If you cut back on portions you will be hungry at first, but then your body will adjust. Allow yourself some time. You can do it!0
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Habitual eating patterns are hard to break. Here's a couple of tips: eat off a smaller plate. Fill it up giving the illusion that you're eating a full plate. After every bite, put your utensil down and chew. Holding the utensil and shoveling food in as fast a you can results in eating more than you need to to feel full.
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Your post sounds very similar to me. I like a big meal. Little plates? Tiny portions? Weighing food makes me sad. So, I only eat one real meal a day. I have a light snack for lunch and then eat almost all my calories at dinner. I pay attention to what I'm eating but I don't weigh or measure my food. I just have a big healthy meal of foods I enjoy.
This worked for me. I hit my goal about a year ago and I'm about 7 lbs less than that now.1 -
What do you guys do about cravings?
I get bad cravings for junk and ... well chocolate0 -
I became content in the knowledge that I'll have another nutritious meal at a proper interval of time. There's no urgent need for me to grab the easy stuff and eat it fast.
You sort of grow into that.0 -
What do you guys do about cravings?
I get bad cravings for junk and ... well chocolate
You have gotta look at how bad you want to reach your goals. The mind is powerful.
Honestly; im not here because im over weight...lucky for me. But i love food and spend most of the day thinking about what I'm going to eat next. But if you want it, you can reach your goals! Are you giving 110 percent or 80... your choice!0 -
I know for me beating cravings is a matter of not keeping those foods in the house. If I really want a treat I have to decide that I want it enough to bundle up the baby, put him in the stroller, and walk up to the store to buy it. That way, even if I do end up getting the treat I've put in the work of an extra walk (with resistance from the loaded stroller helping to burn a few more calories) to make some room in my calorie allowance. As for feeling full after a meal, I eat slowly to let my brain catch up with my stomach, make sure I have a good blend of carbs, protein and fats, and take in plenty of fibre.1
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Part of the decision to lose weight is the decision to accept the depressing stuff - weighing food, learning you can't eat as much chocolate as you want to, saying no to desert.
If you don't want to make all those changes in one go, start with weighing your main meal when you cook. You have to do that to follow recipes anyway so you may as well record it in mfp recipe log. Buy smaller plates so your food doesn't look as small, and force yourself to wait at least 1 hour after a main meal before snacking. That will give your stomach a chance to send the "I'm full" signal. Drink plenty of water with your meal too.1 -
In all fairness, the problem is probably in your head. But if you really want to do this you should be able to. We can provide the support, but we cannot control what you eat. Like above poster mentions, maybe it is the type of food you use. Also, try eating more smaller meals during the day. And there is a difference between feeling full and being hungry, there is a whole range of different stages in between0
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Eat half of what you'd normally eat. Have a glass of water. Then wait 20 minutes. Then go back to finish. My guess is you won't be able to eat all of it without starting to feel overfull.
My kids eat a lot, quickly, then will want seconds. I tell them they can eat seconds after they wait 20 minutes. Most of the time they don't want anymore.
And if you really want to lose, you might need to be uncomfortable for a bit. Feeling hungry isn't the worst feeling you could have.0 -
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Whole30 is made for people like you and me. Try it for 30 days, no cheating
Then just eat clean, if you're eating clean food you're less likely to overeat. You'll be full way before you eat to much...0 -
Im interested also, but you got me I don't know also.
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Im interested also, but you got me I don't know also.
It's a food reset thing. It's the only way I can control myself. I'll post more info tonight0 -
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