These are my "Food Rules"

MissJenn33

I know I'm super OCD but i NEEEEED routine and strictness. It's the way I am. So these are the rules I stick to.

Eat every 3 hours. (7, 10, 1, 4, 7)
250 (300 MAX) calories per meal.
Glass of water before every meal.
No "bad" carbs (breads, pasta etc.) at least 3hrs before I go to sleep
More protein, less carbs and fat at all times

Who else has rules they follow and what are they?

speedycakes

I make rules but I suck at following them.
Eat every 3-4 hours.
200-300 calories a meal.
Try not to eat anything out of a can (over processed foods)
Never add sugar to anything.
Balance every meal with protein, fat and carbs.
cup of water before and after every meal.
Smaller bites, more chewing.

These are all things i'm working on.

MissJenn33

Oh I forgot...

Eat sloooooowly to make sure my brain registers "full"
and of course read every label

this one is a new one too...
No ingredient with more than 5 ingredients

For example the frozen chicken pot pie that was my go-to "busy night" meal has a list of like 30 ingredients. Most of which are preservatives, additives, fake crap, flavorings and colorings. So I avoid those like the plague. Stick with simple, natural, real food.

BoxingCoachMo

I know I'm super OCD but i NEEEEED routine and strictness. It's the way I am. So these are the rules I stick to.

Eat every 3 hours. (7, 10, 1, 4, 7)
250 (300 MAX) calories per meal.
Glass of water before every meal.
No "bad" carbs (breads, pasta etc.) at least 3hrs before I go to sleep
More protein, less carbs and fat at all times

Who else has rules they follow and what are they?

What about fruit and veg?

Also the water.. i drink it after i eat rather than before... solid, water then gas

BoxingCoachMo

I agree, sticking with food which is close to its original form is ideal... i try to do this as much as poss. this also includes drinking whole milk rather than semi or skimmed.

My food rules:

Drink water with every meal
Drink water 1 hour before i work out.. (this will ensure that water is released before i work out and any water that i do consume during my workout will be used)
Eat 5+ servings of fruit and veg per day

I am keeping it pretty simple right now....

Feel free to add me so you can see what i eat.... i'd liek to see what you guys eat too..

MissJenn33

What about fruit and veg?

Also the water.. i drink it after i eat rather than before... solid, water then gas

mulmhmm: I eat more whole veggies than fruit. I don't ever drink juice. I eat an apple a day. hahaha. And I eat a lot of whole fresh veggies with lunch and dinner. I love fresh spinach, romaine, peppers, cucumbers & birdseye steamer "healthy colors" brand frozen veggies.

Acg67

My rule is;

Hit my macros, while eating foods i like

Sidesteal

My rule is;

Hit my macros, while eating foods i like

^ I've done well with this rule.

MissJenn33

My rule is;

Hit my macros, while eating foods i like

^ I've done well with this rule.

I don't even know what that means. Me=amatuer. :embarassed:

acstansell

100-200 calorie breakfast
200-300 calorie lunch
200 calories of snacks
the rest is dinner (compensating for hubby)
eat on a routine (8, 10, 12, 2,6)
Drink water or tea
splurge when feeling deprived
Track everything
know that there will be days that are harder than others
Protein to start the day
Light on the carbs most of the week.

Punkedpoetess

Here are my rules, I have only a few rules to keep this a sustainable lifestyle to me and not a diet:

* Limit refined carbs (whole grains, veggies, and fruit are fine)
* Get in at least 1-2 servings of fruit in a day (I usually aim for two)
* Get in 5 servings of vegetables (1 cup is a serving to me if the veggies are raw, salad type veggies, other veggies are 1/2 cup per serving)
* Drink at least 8 glasses of water on rest days and 10-12 glasses of water on workout days.
* Hit my macros and enjoy everything I like in moderation.

ilookthetype

-No Gluten
-No Dairy
-No Soy
-No Stone Fruits
-No Eggs

My only "food rule" is "Don't eat the foods you're intolerant of/allergic to, the rest is fair game"

jodyblanchard

My one BIG rule is NO WHITE STUFF. I also do not drink at all with meals.

jodyblanchard

LOL...I thought I was the only one who didn't know what it was!

Felidae_1981

My rule is;

Hit my macros, while eating foods i like

^ I've done well with this rule.

I don't even know what that means. Me=amatuer. :embarassed:

dito

PepeGreggerton

I am not very strict because I want it to be something that I can sustain.

I only eat beef occasionally and it is more of a treat. This is a preference and not health related.

My sources of protein are typically: Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Cottage Cheese, and Peanut Butter

Carbs: Oatmeal, Whole Grain Breads, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Peas, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Pineapple, Apples, Avocado, Tomatoes, Peppers, and Orange Juice.

I try hard to stay hydrated but I am not always very good about it. I listed fruit but I don't eat it nearly as often as I should. Also I like to have a little chocolate pretty much everyday.

FitJenJen

I'm also too new to know what "macro" means.

My rules are few so far:

-Sip water all day
-Move around all day (not just sit at desk job), and be active with kids in the evening
-Focused exercise at least 2 times / week
-Prepare fruit and veggies for snacks
-No sugar sweetened drinks

Punkedpoetess

I am not very strict because I want it to be something that I can sustain.

I only eat beef occasionally and it is more of a treat. This is a preference and not health related.

My sources of protein are typically: Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Cottage Cheese, and Peanut Butter

Carbs: Oatmeal, Whole Grain Breads, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Peas, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Pineapple, Apples, Avocado, Tomatoes, Peppers, and Orange Juice.

I try hard to stay hydrated but I am not always very good about it. I listed fruit but I don't eat it nearly as often as I should. Also I like to have a little chocolate pretty much everyday.

I agree about not being too strict, has to be something you are happy to do for the rest of your life. As you have probably noticed as my MFP friend I also have some form of chocolate in a portioned amount almost every day. I am a big chocolate fan also.

onedayillbamilf

I know I'm super OCD but i NEEEEED routine and strictness. It's the way I am. So these are the rules I stick to.

Eat every 3 hours. (7, 10, 1, 4, 7)
250 (300 MAX) calories per meal.
Glass of water before every meal.
No "bad" carbs (breads, pasta etc.) at least 3hrs before I go to sleep
More protein, less carbs and fat at all times

Better you than me, I always say!

My rule is eat when I'm hungry, don't when I'm not.

mirrim666

Macros are your macro-nutrients Protein, Carbs Fat.

thepetiterunner

These aren't hard and fast rules, but general guidelines I like to follow and have adjusted to become my routine:

- Breakfast between 6-8 am each morning
- Eat every 2-3 hours during the day, no real big meals (usually between 150-300 cals at most)
- Drink water all day long
- If I'm feeling hungry, drink water, wait 10 minutes, then decide if I want to eat or if I was just thirsty
- Dinner between 5-7 pm
- Light snack before bedtime if I want/need one
- Follow-up any workout with a protein shake/protein powder

Overall guidelines for foods:
- Eating during the day: mostly veggies, fruits, lean proteins, complex carbs (but mostly I just eat like a vegetarian)
- Dinner: Lean proteins, whole grains, veggie
- Treats in moderation

And last but not least: Break the "rules" when I need to! No sense in doing all this if it just drives me insane.

MissJenn33

I am not very strict because I want it to be something that I can sustain.

I only eat beef occasionally and it is more of a treat. This is a preference and not health related.

My sources of protein are typically: Chicken, Fish, Eggs, Cottage Cheese, and Peanut Butter

Carbs: Oatmeal, Whole Grain Breads, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Peas, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Pineapple, Apples, Avocado, Tomatoes, Peppers, and Orange Juice.

I try hard to stay hydrated but I am not always very good about it. I listed fruit but I don't eat it nearly as often as I should. Also I like to have a little chocolate pretty much everyday.

I agree about not being too strict, has to be something you are happy to do for the rest of your life. As you have probably noticed as my MFP friend I also have some form of chocolate in a portioned amount almost every day. I am a big chocolate fan also.

I LOVE chocolate! My little bit of sweetness & chocolate comes from Ann's House Chocolate Nut Antioxidant trail mix. I have a 1/4 with an apple as a snack most days. It's delicious! It's got dark chocolate bits, raisins cranberries and whole unsalted almonds. Yummy!!!!!

MaximalLife

I like your rules; they seem sound.

MissJenn33

Macros are your macro-nutrients Protein, Carbs Fat.

Oooooooh! Thanks for filling me in! So I am doing that too. Ha!

thekacks

I just cut out all pop, fast food, eat max 1200 cal/day, try to PREPARE all my foods instead of opening a can or box. I am a chocohaulic, so I have a 100 cal Nonni's decadence chocolate biscotti every morning with my first cup of coffee, and every night I have a cup of hot chocolate before bed with two Tbsp non-fat whip cream on top and sprinkled with cinnamon (25 cal Swiss Miss Diet packet). It also has 30% of the day's calcium in it! So I'm not depriving myself of the chocolate I love... but starting each day with a treat and ending it with another. I just make sure all of my other snacks and meals are healthy.

HeidiMightyRawr

My rule is;

Hit my macros, while eating foods i like

^ I've done well with this rule.

I don't even know what that means. Me=amatuer. :embarassed:

Macros are protein, fat and carbs.
The above people eat whatever foods they like, and as long as they reach their goals for each of these, then they're happy.

This is the only rule I follow as well.

whatevany

Read labels, limit processed foods
No Grain
No Soy
Limited Dairy
Try to buy locally produced food
No snacking
Try to drink green tea everyday
I don't drink with my meals either, supposed to help with digestion. (It can't hurt and might help!)

Rae6503

I'm another "Hit the macros" person.

Macros, are the nutrients you measure in large quantities, grams, such as fat, protein and carbohydrates. Basically you set a minimum of protein and fat. Protein minimum is 1 gram for every pound of lean body mass. Fat minimum is 0.3 grams for every pound of total body mass. There is no minimum for carbs, and the only maximum is calories. As long as you meet these macros every day, you can eat whatever you want, but of course it's also a good idea to try to get in your "micros" (nutrients you measure in milligrams) as well. I do this by trying to eat fruit, veggies, dairy, fiber, etc.

jenna25

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DeeJayTJ

I know I'm super OCD but i NEEEEED routine and strictness. It's the way I am. So these are the rules I stick to.

Eat every 3 hours. (7, 10, 1, 4, 7)
250 (300 MAX) calories per meal.
Glass of water before every meal.
No "bad" carbs (breads, pasta etc.) at least 3hrs before I go to sleep
More protein, less carbs and fat at all times

Better you than me, I always say!

My rule is eat when I'm hungry, don't when I'm not.

usually the reason people graze all day is so that they never actually get that HUNGRY feeling and it helps to prevent over eating. unless the snacks your eating all day are bad for you...

some people eat too small of meals for their snacks and then of course feel like they are starving and then end up overeating..

DeeJayTJ

I know I'm super OCD but i NEEEEED routine and strictness. It's the way I am. So these are the rules I stick to.

Eat every 3 hours. (7, 10, 1, 4, 7)
250 (300 MAX) calories per meal.
Glass of water before every meal.
No "bad" carbs (breads, pasta etc.) at least 3hrs before I go to sleep
More protein, less carbs and fat at all times

Who else has rules they follow and what are they?

i think those are some really great rules!