How do you curb cravings?
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If you can, eat whatever you're craving in moderation so that it fits into your calorie allowance. Aside from that, I've found that drinking a lot of water helps me with cravings. Good luck!0
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It's an addiction. You want to go cold turkey to gain control. Seriously, try the Atkin's diet for 2 weeks. Only 30-50 carbs a day. As many veggies as you want. NO SUGAR. NO FRUIT. Don't let yourself get hungry. Eat hard boiled eggs, cheese and cream cheese for snacks during the day. Drink LOTS of WATER. Do NOT drink soda pop - even diet.
Years ago when someone would bring a box of donuts to work, I go into the lunchroom and keep eating them until they were gone, about one every 30 minutes. Now you can put the box under my nose all day and I don't have the urge to eat them.
Don't worry about losing weight the first two weeks. Just concentrate on not being hungry. Don't stuff yourself but eat lots of veggies, drink lots of water and have as much meat, fish, chicken and cheese as you want. No milk, no yogurt, no diet sodas and no sugar.
This lecture based on a large medical study from Stanford University verifies the health benefits of the Atkin's diet.
http://youtu.be/eREuZEdMAVo
With all do respect...I gave up smoking...that's an addiction! Alcohol, Drugs, Nicotine, Pills...those are addictions! They are to fight and you can NEVER...EVER have just one again.
A lot of us (myself included) use food wrong...we numb ourselves..or worse we use it as a reward. We eat because of emotions, not because we are actually hungry. The word "diet" comes from the Greek root word “diaita”, which means “to live one’s life,” and from the Latin root word, “diaeta,” meaning a “manner of living”.
It's a lifestyle change...not a starvation! Moderation instead of overeating!0 -
Old me: I'm going to cut out ____. But I really want ____. Can't. Stop. Thinking. About. ____. Binge-eating, here we come...sigh.
New me: I want a Tastykake. [Enters calories into log.]
New me doesn't have cravings. Or binges. My "cheat" days are so boring now because I don't have a food I've been waiting to eat...0 -
Wow! Thanks for all of the tips guys! It has helped me a lot. ^_^0
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A lot of people will probably say to just give into your craving(s) by having a very small portion of it - just enough to "curb" the craving. Well I don't know about you, but if I'm craving chocolate and I just have ONE bite of it, I'm sure as heck going to go for another. You are most likely craving junk foods and feeling hungry because 1) you haven't completely cut these foods out of your diet, and even having a "taste" of them is enough to spike your blood sugar enough to crash and/or put enough bad chemicals and processed crap in your body to make you crave even more AND/OR 2) you aren't getting enough calories especially from healthy fats, complex carbs, protein) and nutrients/vitamins from your current diet.
What I would recommend:
1. Take a multivitamin, just to be sure you are getting everything your body needs if you aren't able to eat enough/get enough of each vitamin every single day.
2. Keep eating smaller meals throughout the day. If you were to take a look at my own food diary, you would see that it looks like I eat a LOT! I eat around 4-6 meals every day, but I don't eat hardly any foods with bad fats, tons of sugar, or processed carbs, so I really don't have any cravings UNLESS I decide for some reason to take a "taste" of something...then I want it even more even if I wasn't hungry to begin with.
3. Pack sensible snacks/small meals into your bag for when you are at class or at work. This will help to keep your metabolism running, keep your glucose leveled, and keep you from gorging yourself when you get home. You CAN'T starve your body for hours on end and expect not to crave anything and everything you can get your hands on the minute your home, so don't starve your body. Things I like to keep that are portable are raw nuts (about 22g worth, my fave are almonds), natural protein bars (BUT be careful and READ THE LABEL to check for sugar content and processed grains/carbs!), green apples, oranges (good in fiber!) carrot sticks, and a few natural/whole grain crackers. Obviously, your options could increase tenfold if you bring an ice pack, but all of the snacks I listed can be left at room temp/don't need to be kept cool.
4. Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap. This means all your junk food, all your processed foods, everything. Pay attention to what you're putting in your mouth. Processed foods make you crave more processed foods, and don't provide nearly the amount of sustainable/glucose-leveling energy that whole, unprocessed foods do. Think about it, if you're starving and get home and all you have OR what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap, what do you think you're going to fill your body with until you feel full? Foods I really find help keep me fuller longer and keep me energized are unprocessed oats, protein shakes, chicken, sweet potatoes, whole fruits (my choices are raspberries for fiber and green apples), greek yogurt (0% fage), raw nuts, steamed or fresh vegetables (especially broccoli), avocado, and protein bars.
NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry including deli meat (nirtrite and high sodium!), cheese, and goldfish, but I am slowly getting rid of these foods
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Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap.NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry
No one should ever eat "crap" or "junk" under any circumstances. Ever. Full stop.
:noway:
Tasty treats and other delicious high calorie foods that fit into their overall calorie goal, however? Those are totally fine.
But please, people, don't eat crap or junk. And don't keep it in your pantry because it might get into your food! How do you handle the smell??? And why? Why would you put crap in your pantry or your fridge? Well, I mean, I guess I could understand in the fridge if it was in a sealed container because you needed it for a medical test of a stool sample, but other than that, under no circumstances should you put these things anywhere near your food.
(Does this really need to be said? I mean, don't people already know this???)what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap
Miss, please, if this is what you see when you open your fridge/pantry, then seek professional help. This is a serious problem.0 -
Good nutrition, a solid nutrition plan, protein snacks, and self discipline. If you can achieve these things, it will make it easier, not that I'm saying it's easy. Eating clean is hard to do, no matter who you are, but the fourth thing I mentioned is the most important thing. Without it, eating clean gets harder.0
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Good nutrition, a solid nutrition plan, protein snacks, and self discipline. If you can achieve these things, it will make it easier, not that I'm saying it's easy. Eating clean is hard to do, no matter who you are, but the fourth thing I mentioned is the most important thing. Without it, eating clean gets harder.
Eating clean??? At what point did the OP say anything about trying to eat clean?
But as long as we're on the subject (that you decided to make a part of the discussion), how do *you* define "clean"? I've heard a lot of different definitions of the word, many of them completely incompatible with the other...and I've found that without a clear definition of what I'm trying to do, it becomes nearly impossible to do it...and even if I were to accidentally do it, I wouldn't know it.
You can use my diary as an example...because I do *not* eat clean...(or at least I don't think I do, depending on how you define it, of course): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-30
Yesterday is probably a better representation of my "normal" diet though: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-290 -
If I'm hungry, I normally try drinking a glass of water first. If I'm hungry after that, I'll have a little snack but I make sure my snack keeps me within my calorie goal.
Maybe try spreading your calorie goals into more meals in a day? So like having 5 smaller meals rather than 3 main meals?0 -
Well, before a craving hits, things like drinking lots of water and having frequent healthy snacks definitely helps.
When a genuine craving happens, I go for it. I try to balance it though- like don't eat an entire bag of chips. And if you do, make sure you burn a lot of calories that day (some people say you shouldn't do cardio to "earn" food...well I lost 50 lbs doing just that and eating pizza). You can also balance by planning your day for it- like dangit I want a 400 calorie cupcake, but i'm only allowed 1200 calories a day- so I'll run 2 miles (+200 calories) which I should do anyways, and keep my breakfast to low calorie yogurt, my lunch to a big ole salad, my snack is an orange, and my dinner will be protein and steamed veggies so I can stuff my face with that cupcake.
Also, the more you eat healthy food, the more you will crave healthy food. True story.
Another thing to do with a craving is take it for a walk. Exercise releases endorphins, and sometimes the good feeling of food is what you want (and soemtimes you are actually craving the nutrients in it- in my opinion).0 -
also, just because i think it's legit relevant: I ate chocolate every single day of the first five months where I lost almost 40 lbs. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
I just ate only 70 calories of it.0 -
I eat all the foods. :drinker: :ohwell:0
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I eat about 5-6x's daily and still find myself starving at times. I usually will start downing the water. It never ends. UGGGGGG0
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Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap.NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry
No one should ever eat "crap" or "junk" under any circumstances. Ever. Full stop.
:noway:
Tasty treats and other delicious high calorie foods that fit into their overall calorie goal, however? Those are totally fine.
But please, people, don't eat crap or junk. And don't keep it in your pantry because it might get into your food! How do you handle the smell??? And why? Why would you put crap in your pantry or your fridge? Well, I mean, I guess I could understand in the fridge if it was in a sealed container because you needed it for a medical test of a stool sample, but other than that, under no circumstances should you put these things anywhere near your food.
(Does this really need to be said? I mean, don't people already know this???)what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap
Miss, please, if this is what you see when you open your fridge/pantry, then seek professional help. This is a serious problem.
I'm getting the impression that you think I have these junk items in my pantry or fridge, but I clearly stated multiple times that I don't...the items that are left are what I listed (goldfish, deli meat) and stated right after that they're being eliminated, I only still have them because someone picked them up for me on a grocery outing thinking I would want them, and haven't discarded them yet because I felt bad
As far as people needing to be told to get rid of bad things in their fridge, yet, actually a lot of people should hear that advice because 1. some people have family members living with them that don't eat the same way as they do 2. some people believe having a little of what you crave is okay, which I pointed out in the very first part of my post. 0 -
I eat about 5-6x's daily and still find myself starving at times. I usually will start downing the water. It never ends. UGGGGGG
Are you trying to adhere to too great of a calorie deficit?
Are you eating too little fat?
Are you deficient in a particular nutrient?
Is your calorie tracking accurate? (For example, are you sure about your homemade chicken? I don't know the details of it, obviously, but something doesn't look right about it. That's a lot of calories for just 5 oz of chicken.)0 -
Good nutrition, a solid nutrition plan, protein snacks, and self discipline. If you can achieve these things, it will make it easier, not that I'm saying it's easy. Eating clean is hard to do, no matter who you are, but the fourth thing I mentioned is the most important thing. Without it, eating clean gets harder.
Eating clean??? At what point did the OP say anything about trying to eat clean?
But as long as we're on the subject (that you decided to make a part of the discussion), how do *you* define "clean"? I've heard a lot of different definitions of the word, many of them completely incompatible with the other...and I've found that without a clear definition of what I'm trying to do, it becomes nearly impossible to do it...and even if I were to accidentally do it, I wouldn't know it.
You can use my diary as an example...because I do *not* eat clean...(or at least I don't think I do, depending on how you define it, of course): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-30
Yesterday is probably a better representation of my "normal" diet though: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-29
Eating clean essentially and basically refers to eating whole, unprocessed foods. It's a very popular and common concept as of late. And, it's a good recommendation because these "clean" foods provide more sustainable energy while keeping your glucose at bay as compared to say, cookies and white breads/pastas.0 -
i eat them, i just log them. i tried cutting them out and felt like a miserable failure when i couldn't stick with it. i do what one poster suggested - i log them first and decide if i really want to waste that many calories on chocolate, ice cream, etc.
if you really want to break the habit, it can be done. i did Dukan for a number of months and it worked really well - i just got tired of such rigid restrictions when we had family functions, etc. (and coming from a large family, we have something nearly every weekend). i got tired of getting derailed and having to play catch up all week.
since going back to calorie counting, i am not ashamed to admit that there have been days (around that TOM) that half of my calories may come from the candy drawer my boss keeps at work. but i log them and i hit the gym if i want dinner.0 -
I think this forum can be divided into two groups:
(1) dieters
(2) lifestylers
I'm a lifestyler. I don't ever make a decision to do something I can't do for the rest of my life with ease and contentment. My work out schedule is as much a part of my life as taking my vitamins and brushing my teeth. My eating does not eliminate anything but the things I dislike and things I have decided to never eat again for political reasons. I have never thrown out food for being "junk" unless "junk" means it's mouldy. I have ice cream in my freezer. I bake (in between work sets, actually). I will never go on a "diet" unless it is medically necessary for me to.0 -
Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap.NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry
No one should ever eat "crap" or "junk" under any circumstances. Ever. Full stop.
:noway:
Tasty treats and other delicious high calorie foods that fit into their overall calorie goal, however? Those are totally fine.
But please, people, don't eat crap or junk. And don't keep it in your pantry because it might get into your food! How do you handle the smell??? And why? Why would you put crap in your pantry or your fridge? Well, I mean, I guess I could understand in the fridge if it was in a sealed container because you needed it for a medical test of a stool sample, but other than that, under no circumstances should you put these things anywhere near your food.
(Does this really need to be said? I mean, don't people already know this???)what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap
Miss, please, if this is what you see when you open your fridge/pantry, then seek professional help. This is a serious problem.
I'm getting the impression that you think I have these junk items in my pantry or fridge, but I clearly stated multiple times that I don't...the items that are left are what I listed (goldfish, deli meat) and stated right after that they're being eliminated, I only still have them because someone picked them up for me on a grocery outing thinking I would want them, and haven't discarded them yet because I felt bad
As far as people needing to be told to get rid of bad things in their fridge, yet, actually a lot of people should hear that advice because 1. some people have family members living with them that don't eat the same way as they do 2. some people believe having a little of what you crave is okay, which I pointed out in the very first part of my post.
If anyone in my family puts either junk or crap in my fridge or pantry, we're going to have to have a serious family meeting. That is unsanitary and will *not* be tolerated in my house. Period. The end.
I'm confused about your reference to goldfish, deli meat, and things like that. Did someone get their crap on your goldfish or deli meat? If so, throw it out!!! You can't just wash crap off of food. This is a serious health risk. However, if you can keep the crap and junk away from your food storage areas, you can safely eat goldfish *and* deli meat (just keep it within your calorie and macro targets).
I just can't believe that it's 2014 and we're still wrestling with proper food storage. Egads.0 -
Hello, I'm new to the site. Here is what I can suggest and you can see if it helps. Every time you think of junk food immediately drink a glass of water. Water helps fill you up and then you will be too full to want something else to eat or drink (at least for a little while) or do some sort of exercise activity that will make you too tired to go to the kitchen and grab some junk food. If that doesn't help then try eating some fresh fruit/ veggies every time you want junk food. Try to replace those things that you want with something that you need. You can learn to find healthy snacks or recipes online to make that can curb those cravings as well. It is also about having the will power to not give our bodies what it wants, but instead to force it to give it what it needs. otherwise you will probably feel horrible afterwards because you ate that snickers or last scoop of ice cream and now you have to burn it off. I hope this helps a little bit.0
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Good nutrition, a solid nutrition plan, protein snacks, and self discipline. If you can achieve these things, it will make it easier, not that I'm saying it's easy. Eating clean is hard to do, no matter who you are, but the fourth thing I mentioned is the most important thing. Without it, eating clean gets harder.
Eating clean??? At what point did the OP say anything about trying to eat clean?
But as long as we're on the subject (that you decided to make a part of the discussion), how do *you* define "clean"? I've heard a lot of different definitions of the word, many of them completely incompatible with the other...and I've found that without a clear definition of what I'm trying to do, it becomes nearly impossible to do it...and even if I were to accidentally do it, I wouldn't know it.
You can use my diary as an example...because I do *not* eat clean...(or at least I don't think I do, depending on how you define it, of course): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-30
Yesterday is probably a better representation of my "normal" diet though: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-29
Eating clean essentially and basically refers to eating whole, unprocessed foods. It's a very popular and common concept as of late. And, it's a good recommendation because these "clean" foods provide more sustainable energy while keeping your glucose at bay as compared to say, cookies and white breads/pastas.
what you refer to as "eating clean" i just call eating. Though sometimes I will also include cupcakes and potato chips and ice cream, which I'm guessing doesn't count. 0 -
Hello, I'm new to the site. Here is what I can suggest and you can see if it helps. Every time you think of junk food immediately drink a glass of water. Water helps fill you up and then you will be too full to want something else to eat or drink (at least for a little while) or do some sort of exercise activity that will make you too tired to go to the kitchen and grab some junk food. If that doesn't help then try eating some fresh fruit/ veggies every time you want junk food. Try to replace those things that you want with something that you need. You can learn to find healthy snacks or recipes online to make that can curb those cravings as well. It is also about having the will power to not give our bodies what it wants, but instead to force it to give it what it needs. otherwise you will probably feel horrible afterwards because you ate that snickers or last scoop of ice cream and now you have to burn it off. I hope this helps a little bit.
these things have pretty much never helped me with a craving once it's started. I'm not saying they aren't good ideas for others, but for me, I have had a belly full of water and carrots and was still wanting a cupcake. Two days later, I still wanted the cupcake. So i just ate the friggin' cupcake. Then I was cool with no cupcakes for a good while.
The only things that work on cravings for me is: (1) eat the friggin thing, or (2) just decide to not eat the friggin thing then don't eat it. LOL.
I guess this goes to a personal thing I have about how much power we have to make decisions and stick to them.0 -
Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap.NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry
No one should ever eat "crap" or "junk" under any circumstances. Ever. Full stop.
:noway:
Tasty treats and other delicious high calorie foods that fit into their overall calorie goal, however? Those are totally fine.
But please, people, don't eat crap or junk. And don't keep it in your pantry because it might get into your food! How do you handle the smell??? And why? Why would you put crap in your pantry or your fridge? Well, I mean, I guess I could understand in the fridge if it was in a sealed container because you needed it for a medical test of a stool sample, but other than that, under no circumstances should you put these things anywhere near your food.
(Does this really need to be said? I mean, don't people already know this???)what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap
Miss, please, if this is what you see when you open your fridge/pantry, then seek professional help. This is a serious problem.
I'm getting the impression that you think I have these junk items in my pantry or fridge, but I clearly stated multiple times that I don't...the items that are left are what I listed (goldfish, deli meat) and stated right after that they're being eliminated, I only still have them because someone picked them up for me on a grocery outing thinking I would want them, and haven't discarded them yet because I felt bad
As far as people needing to be told to get rid of bad things in their fridge, yet, actually a lot of people should hear that advice because 1. some people have family members living with them that don't eat the same way as they do 2. some people believe having a little of what you crave is okay, which I pointed out in the very first part of my post.
If anyone in my family puts either junk or crap in my fridge or pantry, we're going to have to have a serious family meeting. That is unsanitary and will *not* be tolerated in my house. Period. The end.
I'm confused about your reference to goldfish, deli meat, and things like that. Did someone get their crap on your goldfish or deli meat? If so, throw it out!!! You can't just wash crap off of food. This is a serious health risk. However, if you can keep the crap and junk away from your food storage areas, you can safely eat goldfish *and* deli meat (just keep it within your calorie and macro targets).
I just can't believe that it's 2014 and we're still wrestling with proper food storage. Egads.
I am unsure if this is your attempt to be funny/witty, but no, my goldfish and/or deli meat does not have anything on it. I am referring to my goldfish and deli meat as bad foods, as they are processed, high in sodium, include nitrite, etc. I'm talking about what's already IN these items that makes them bad choices. I sincerely hope you continue to post in this thread in the hopes of helping the person that created it instead of commenting on others' advice with unappreciated humor/sheer idiocy.0 -
Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap.NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry
No one should ever eat "crap" or "junk" under any circumstances. Ever. Full stop.
:noway:
Tasty treats and other delicious high calorie foods that fit into their overall calorie goal, however? Those are totally fine.
But please, people, don't eat crap or junk. And don't keep it in your pantry because it might get into your food! How do you handle the smell??? And why? Why would you put crap in your pantry or your fridge? Well, I mean, I guess I could understand in the fridge if it was in a sealed container because you needed it for a medical test of a stool sample, but other than that, under no circumstances should you put these things anywhere near your food.
(Does this really need to be said? I mean, don't people already know this???)what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap
Miss, please, if this is what you see when you open your fridge/pantry, then seek professional help. This is a serious problem.
I'm getting the impression that you think I have these junk items in my pantry or fridge, but I clearly stated multiple times that I don't...the items that are left are what I listed (goldfish, deli meat) and stated right after that they're being eliminated, I only still have them because someone picked them up for me on a grocery outing thinking I would want them, and haven't discarded them yet because I felt bad
As far as people needing to be told to get rid of bad things in their fridge, yet, actually a lot of people should hear that advice because 1. some people have family members living with them that don't eat the same way as they do 2. some people believe having a little of what you crave is okay, which I pointed out in the very first part of my post.
If anyone in my family puts either junk or crap in my fridge or pantry, we're going to have to have a serious family meeting. That is unsanitary and will *not* be tolerated in my house. Period. The end.
I'm confused about your reference to goldfish, deli meat, and things like that. Did someone get their crap on your goldfish or deli meat? If so, throw it out!!! You can't just wash crap off of food. This is a serious health risk. However, if you can keep the crap and junk away from your food storage areas, you can safely eat goldfish *and* deli meat (just keep it within your calorie and macro targets).
I just can't believe that it's 2014 and we're still wrestling with proper food storage. Egads.
I am unsure if this is your attempt to be funny/witty, but no, my goldfish and/or deli meat does not have anything on it. I am referring to my goldfish and deli meat as bad foods, as they are processed, high in sodium, include nitrite, etc. I'm talking about what's already IN these items that makes them bad choices. I sincerely hope you continue to post in this thread in the hopes of helping the person that created it instead of commenting on others' advice with unappreciated humor/sheer idiocy.
You sound fun. :flowerforyou:0 -
Good nutrition, a solid nutrition plan, protein snacks, and self discipline. If you can achieve these things, it will make it easier, not that I'm saying it's easy. Eating clean is hard to do, no matter who you are, but the fourth thing I mentioned is the most important thing. Without it, eating clean gets harder.
Eating clean??? At what point did the OP say anything about trying to eat clean?
But as long as we're on the subject (that you decided to make a part of the discussion), how do *you* define "clean"? I've heard a lot of different definitions of the word, many of them completely incompatible with the other...and I've found that without a clear definition of what I'm trying to do, it becomes nearly impossible to do it...and even if I were to accidentally do it, I wouldn't know it.
You can use my diary as an example...because I do *not* eat clean...(or at least I don't think I do, depending on how you define it, of course): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-30
Yesterday is probably a better representation of my "normal" diet though: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-29
Eating clean essentially and basically refers to eating whole, unprocessed foods. It's a very popular and common concept as of late. And, it's a good recommendation because these "clean" foods provide more sustainable energy while keeping your glucose at bay as compared to say, cookies and white breads/pastas.
Unprocessed? Like, veggies straight from the garden instead of those you would buy frozen in a grocery store? Can I still wash, peel and cut them? What about cooking? Is cooking a process?
Are breakfast/snack bars whole, unprocessed foods? (If OP had a craving for a breakfast bar, would that be okay for her to eat (assuming it fit in her calorie/macro limits)?
How about protein powder? It seems like a processed, not-whole food. Is that still "clean"?
Milk? Olive oil? Coffee creamer? Couscous? Gatorade? These all seem really processed.
What if instead of trying to adhere to this "unprocessed and whole" restriction, OP just ate food that fit in her calorie and macro limits? Wouldn't that still work just as well (and without all of the confusing labels)?
Personally, I don't have any problems with my glucose levels (based on medical tests), so how much should I be concerned about that? And given that a diminished glucose spike results in an increase in duration to the point that the net glucose load is similar between the two extremes, is one approach still clearly preferable? I'm not yet convinced.0 -
Good nutrition, a solid nutrition plan, protein snacks, and self discipline. If you can achieve these things, it will make it easier, not that I'm saying it's easy. Eating clean is hard to do, no matter who you are, but the fourth thing I mentioned is the most important thing. Without it, eating clean gets harder.
Eating clean??? At what point did the OP say anything about trying to eat clean?
But as long as we're on the subject (that you decided to make a part of the discussion), how do *you* define "clean"? I've heard a lot of different definitions of the word, many of them completely incompatible with the other...and I've found that without a clear definition of what I'm trying to do, it becomes nearly impossible to do it...and even if I were to accidentally do it, I wouldn't know it.
You can use my diary as an example...because I do *not* eat clean...(or at least I don't think I do, depending on how you define it, of course): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-30
Yesterday is probably a better representation of my "normal" diet though: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jofjltncb6?date=2014-04-29
Eating clean essentially and basically refers to eating whole, unprocessed foods. It's a very popular and common concept as of late. And, it's a good recommendation because these "clean" foods provide more sustainable energy while keeping your glucose at bay as compared to say, cookies and white breads/pastas.
So with this definition if I eat all my veggies, get enough protein, and still have calories left over cookies would be bad? But what if I baked the cookies myself and they had under 5 ingredients? Does that make them clean?
And why would it matter if I've already reached my protein, fats for the day and still had room for a treat?
Since obviously I've been doing this all wrong... now where are those cookies
OP what I've done is make sure I'm set at a reasonable calorie deficit, and have a night time dessert, knowing I have worked in ice cream, cookie, or whatever it is I want keeps me from having cravings. Some days I have to plan better than others, when I want fried chicken it takes a little more adjusting than if I'm just fitting in a serving of Gelato, but it can all fit in, or I can just say I'm eating it today I'll go over and I'll make up for it over the week.0 -
Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap.NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry
No one should ever eat "crap" or "junk" under any circumstances. Ever. Full stop.
:noway:
Tasty treats and other delicious high calorie foods that fit into their overall calorie goal, however? Those are totally fine.
But please, people, don't eat crap or junk. And don't keep it in your pantry because it might get into your food! How do you handle the smell??? And why? Why would you put crap in your pantry or your fridge? Well, I mean, I guess I could understand in the fridge if it was in a sealed container because you needed it for a medical test of a stool sample, but other than that, under no circumstances should you put these things anywhere near your food.
(Does this really need to be said? I mean, don't people already know this???)what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap
Miss, please, if this is what you see when you open your fridge/pantry, then seek professional help. This is a serious problem.
I'm getting the impression that you think I have these junk items in my pantry or fridge, but I clearly stated multiple times that I don't...the items that are left are what I listed (goldfish, deli meat) and stated right after that they're being eliminated, I only still have them because someone picked them up for me on a grocery outing thinking I would want them, and haven't discarded them yet because I felt bad
As far as people needing to be told to get rid of bad things in their fridge, yet, actually a lot of people should hear that advice because 1. some people have family members living with them that don't eat the same way as they do 2. some people believe having a little of what you crave is okay, which I pointed out in the very first part of my post.
If anyone in my family puts either junk or crap in my fridge or pantry, we're going to have to have a serious family meeting. That is unsanitary and will *not* be tolerated in my house. Period. The end.
I'm confused about your reference to goldfish, deli meat, and things like that. Did someone get their crap on your goldfish or deli meat? If so, throw it out!!! You can't just wash crap off of food. This is a serious health risk. However, if you can keep the crap and junk away from your food storage areas, you can safely eat goldfish *and* deli meat (just keep it within your calorie and macro targets).
I just can't believe that it's 2014 and we're still wrestling with proper food storage. Egads.
I am unsure if this is your attempt to be funny/witty, but no, my goldfish and/or deli meat does not have anything on it. I am referring to my goldfish and deli meat as bad foods, as they are processed, high in sodium, include nitrite, etc. I'm talking about what's already IN these items that makes them bad choices. I sincerely hope you continue to post in this thread in the hopes of helping the person that created it instead of commenting on others' advice with unappreciated humor/sheer idiocy.
I can assure you that I never attempt to be funny or witty.
I still don't understand what you mean by "bad foods". What, specifically, is bad about them? Do they not provide carbs, protein, and fat that your body can use for various purposes? Are there no vitamins or minerals in them? Would the deli meat be demonstrably healthier for you if it was in a different form? What about sodium is unhealthy (for someone without hypertension issues)? What is bad about nitrites? (Do you like beets or celery?)
I believe I already have been helpful in this thread...and that I continue to be helpful. Whether or not you realize it is of no consequence to me.
Have a good day.
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Clean your pantry and fridge out of all the crap.NOW, I have to say I still have some junk items in my fridge/pantry
No one should ever eat "crap" or "junk" under any circumstances. Ever. Full stop.
:noway:
Tasty treats and other delicious high calorie foods that fit into their overall calorie goal, however? Those are totally fine.
But please, people, don't eat crap or junk. And don't keep it in your pantry because it might get into your food! How do you handle the smell??? And why? Why would you put crap in your pantry or your fridge? Well, I mean, I guess I could understand in the fridge if it was in a sealed container because you needed it for a medical test of a stool sample, but other than that, under no circumstances should you put these things anywhere near your food.
(Does this really need to be said? I mean, don't people already know this???)what you first see when you open your fridge/pantry is crap
Miss, please, if this is what you see when you open your fridge/pantry, then seek professional help. This is a serious problem.
I'm getting the impression that you think I have these junk items in my pantry or fridge, but I clearly stated multiple times that I don't...the items that are left are what I listed (goldfish, deli meat) and stated right after that they're being eliminated, I only still have them because someone picked them up for me on a grocery outing thinking I would want them, and haven't discarded them yet because I felt bad
As far as people needing to be told to get rid of bad things in their fridge, yet, actually a lot of people should hear that advice because 1. some people have family members living with them that don't eat the same way as they do 2. some people believe having a little of what you crave is okay, which I pointed out in the very first part of my post.
If anyone in my family puts either junk or crap in my fridge or pantry, we're going to have to have a serious family meeting. That is unsanitary and will *not* be tolerated in my house. Period. The end.
I'm confused about your reference to goldfish, deli meat, and things like that. Did someone get their crap on your goldfish or deli meat? If so, throw it out!!! You can't just wash crap off of food. This is a serious health risk. However, if you can keep the crap and junk away from your food storage areas, you can safely eat goldfish *and* deli meat (just keep it within your calorie and macro targets).
I just can't believe that it's 2014 and we're still wrestling with proper food storage. Egads.
I am unsure if this is your attempt to be funny/witty, but no, my goldfish and/or deli meat does not have anything on it. I am referring to my goldfish and deli meat as bad foods, as they are processed, high in sodium, include nitrite, etc. I'm talking about what's already IN these items that makes them bad choices. I sincerely hope you continue to post in this thread in the hopes of helping the person that created it instead of commenting on others' advice with unappreciated humor/sheer idiocy.
Just looked at your diary (surprised you have it open since most clean eaters don't) but what's the difference between goldfish processing and your special K protein bars? And I see dark chocolate squares? I'm so confused wouldn't that be moderation?0 -
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My best advice is to log it either way. Even when you are way off track, write it down. Keep the record. Learn from mistakes.0
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