Trying to break old habits

shaelove

I am in my third week and I am trying to make small changes. So far I have given up sugary drinks. I have also increased my water intake from 0-1 cups a day to 8-12. But I am having a hard time not eating right before going to bed, usually cookies or some kind of junk. Also I am on the road a lot and eat out a lot. I am not making bad food choices but I am having a problems with the amount of salt they add to the food. I am retaining water big time. I have not weighed myself because I know my body is going thru a lot of changes so getting on that scale could send me over the edge.

kbooth

Just a tip I learned from my OBGYN, take cranberry supplements (vitamins). They help flush out your kidneys and reduce water weight. I take two a day and they really do help!

Good luck!

grouch201

Simple solution to the "not so good for you" snacks is to get them the freak out of the house, and don't let them back in! Replace them with good snacks like apple slices, oranges, or even something like toast with peanut butter and jam. Often, replacement is better than strait out elimination. The great thing about water is that it will flush out extra sodium. When you go out to eat, never drink your calories. Always get water and make sure that glass gets refilled a few times.

Keep it simple, and when you do decide to get on the scale, remember that it is a tool, not the goal. Your goal is fat loss. Make sure you track your measurements too. Even when the weight isn't changing, your body can be. Just remember that.

bmq98

HI Shaelove, I have the same problem at night :-( I would suggest that you keep taking baby steps because at least they will keep you moving in the direction you want to go. Here are a few suggestions:

1. Instead of junk food, how about:
a. wherther's caramel candies - sugar free -- they last and last and may help to get you over the sweets hump.
b. sugar free pudding
c. Nuts - like pistachios or cashews - they have a better nutritional value than junk foods
d. jello with low fat whipped cream
e. a small apple with a piece of cheese, like a mozzarella stick - again, better nutritional value
f. light butter or fat free popcorn
g. Tootsie Pops -- having one or two may help you get over the sweet craving

2. Eating out a lot is a challenge ,remember to have a protein (grilled is better than fried), a salad and a vegetable.

And above all, hang in there. Weight loss can be a longer journey for some depending on the weight loss goal. Try to find ways to enjoy the journey :-)

yours in the quest,
bmq98

myukniewicz

Simple solution to the "not so good for you" snacks is to get them the freak out of the house, and don't let them back in!

i could not agree with that statement more!!! i have the same problem of tending to eat junk before i go to bed and it ruins my whole day of eating well, so i just don't buy the bad stuff, because if it's not there, then i cant eat it :-)


keep your chin up, and don't get discouraged!!!!

Valtishia

Something that may help get you over the sweet hump before bed is making your own popsicles. Use crystal lite or any of those other low cal/no cal mixes.

shaelove

Thanks everyone