Could really use a boost

Gerkenstein

I've been doing great increasing my workouts (intensity, length, weight, etc.), but food has really been a struggle for me this week! I know I need to be planning ahead more, but even when I do, I've given into temptations more than usual this week. Nothing else really going on under the surface, but could really use a motivational boost. If you have great lunch ideas (must be quick, easy, and cheap!), that seems to be the meal I struggle with the most. Just been frustrated from hitting a bit of a plateau the past couple weeks and I REALLY want to hit that -20lbs mark.

Any suggestions/encouragement would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

kirkrm

The fact that your planning ahead is good i don't know if you are prepping ahead though, it works for me very well like taking some of my free time and putting salad stuff together so it is quick and easy to put one together and it reduces the frustration level also makes it easier for my kids to make healthier choices, also your success will not be found in the Fridge or the Pantry trust me, when you feel the urge to indulge take a walk to reduce the buldge. Been heavy most of my life at 54 i am dealing with diabetes obesity and a host of other stuff we have to treat this like alcoholics you gotta get sick and tired of being sick and tired. All the best

jamie1888

Leftovers are great for lunch! I always try to grill or roast lots of extra veggies when I'm cooking dinner. That way, I can take some for lunch the next day. And whatever protein you are having for dinner, make extras!

I've been trying to use the grill a lot lately.... easy clean up and everything tastes SO good on the grill! Whatever I'm grilling for dinner, if I wont have enough for leftovers, I throw on something else that I can eat the next day. Example: I might be grilling up some steaks for dinner, I'll also throw on a pork tenderloin that I can slice up and use for the next couple of days.

unocentavo

Put a note on your fridge that says, "Will it be worth it?" or "How long will it take me to burn this off?" If you can convince yourself that the urges are silly and will subside if you just wait a little longer. It takes two minutes worth of bad food choice and 20 minutes on the treadmill to burn off that decision. Ask yourself constantly if it's worth it.
Another idea might be to just NOT buy the foods that trip you up. Buy some fat-free yogurt, celery, baby carrots or brocolli instead. Cut up into pieces and place then in the fridge for munching between meals.

Hang in there, everybody slips. Just don't throw in the towel.

melgibson

What about home made protein shakes and smoothies?
These are really healthy and satisfying.
I find I don't want anything else if I have one at lunch time!! )

lisafrancis629

Isn't it crazy how one week/day you'll be so on track and motivated but then the next week/day it is such a struggle? :grumble: Just stick with it, your motivation will come back.

If I don't pre-plan and prepare my lunch, I am very tempted to go off track when my lunch hour gets here. I'll tell myself, I'm just going to run to McDonalds and get a salad. But then I'll end up getting a small fry too!!!! So most days I bring my lunch to work. I usually make enough salad to last me 3 days (I hate bagged salad so I buy various kinds of lettuce for texture and taste). I'll also make some soup or chili to eat with it. Or I'll grill an extra piece of chicken at dinner to bring for lunch the next day. I use Sunday as my prepare day so that's the day I make whatever I plan on bringing for lunch the next week.

Good luck and keep with it.