How have your eating hbits changed?

I try to eat at least 200-300 calories for breakfast but it doesn't always happen. My biggest change has been eating cleanly. I avoid processed foods as much as possible. I avoid high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, and any chemicals I cannot pronounce like the plague.

I have started eating breakfast and snacks in between meals. It has made a huge difference in how I feel and not to mention, I am not as hungry in the evening anymore. I still have some challenges ahead of me, but it these little steps that will help me to defeat them.

I changed the way I cook many of my foods. Instead of using butters and oils, I cook many of my foods on a non-stick surface. I have also found healthy changes to my favorite recipies (beans instead of meats, whole grain rice instead of minute rice).

I elminated chocolate for now because I can't just have one piece...I am sleeping better because of this change which is a real benefit.
I also don't cook with red meat right now. I have been using ground turkey, chicken or fish and I feel a lot better. I still eat red meat if we go out but I just don't cook with it every night.

I have also tried to incoporate a lot more fruits and veggies in every meal.

It has worked for me since May 28, 2010 I have lost 29 lbs.

I also drink a ton of water.....

I try to eat at least 200-300 calories for breakfast but it doesn't always happen. My biggest change has been eating cleanly. I avoid processed foods as much as possible. I avoid high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, and any chemicals I cannot pronounce like the plague.

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I am trying to eat more plants, and less meat. When looking at a menu first look for the vegetarian option, then the most healthy options, before sanning the menu for what "sounds good".

I stop when I have finished my plate. I was out for turkey dinner last night. Everything was cooked perfect. Half my plate was salad and the other had 3 smaller slices of turkey w cranberry and a 1/4 cup of mashed yams.
I ate slow because I wanted to enjoy. And when finished I could have eaten that plate again to get 'stuffed'.
But I wasn't hungry, and I was looking forward to toasted pears for dessert.
With a glass of wine and dessert, I was still under my calories.
THat is new for me.

Smaller portions, basically just as long as I stay under 1200 calories, although not freaking out if I go over a little bit. Then not eating pass 7pm has helped a lot to. If I have to get fast food then I always order the kids meal...and I exercise at least 3 times a week for one hour, even if that means 30min on the elliptical and 30min in the weight room. Well good luck on your journey!!! Hope all has helped!

If you're eating UNDER 1200 calories you're really doing yourself an injustice. Your body NEEDS a minimum of 1200 calories a day to keep your body from going into starvation mode. I'm pretty close the the 1200 calorie mark myself but it's important to maintain that minimum amount of calories.

I've tried to buy less ready to eat food so I can't just grab and scarf. I've been trying to eat breakfast and drink more water. Also, to try to keep myself from eating too quickly I try to count how many times I chew my food. It helps me slow down alot because before I would eat my food really fast. I don't know why. Not in a hurry just tried to eat as much as I could as fast as I can.

I am not nearly as hungry. Before, I would have eaten double what I am now at most meals. Also, when we do have "treats" in our house they last a very long time. We are saving some serious money on a lot of these things to. Our friday movie night has changed from 2 large pizzas (leftovers for lunches during the week) to one medium with the left overs tossed out. I also think a lot about food now. I make the conscience choice to eat something instead of just grabbing whatever looks good. I find that I am enjoying it much more, which I wouldnt have thought possible because I have always been a bit of a "foody".