Fifty plus (or so) support group
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I used to eat huge evening meals, going back for seconds and often more. I'm far from any kind of expert, but I have discovered a couple of things that seem to be working for me lately.Any suggestions for staying under calorie at the dinner hour? I do okay most of the day but haven't got the, I don't need to eat that much at the end of the day attitude yet!
* An afternoon snack of 100-150 cals seems to keep my appetite down at dinner. Even just eating a single fig bar right when I get home from work can be enough.
* If I'm still feeling like I need to eat more, an after-dinner snack of air-popped popcorn does a good job. You can pack a lot of volume for very few cals. I've been having luck cutting down the butter bit by bit, sometimes replacing partly with a little Parmesan and just a dash of cayenne. I love spicy food and it seems to satisfy more than bland stuff.0 -
Hi, my name is Celeste, I'm 50, Mother of 4, and Grandmother of 4, I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, I've been heavy for several years now, I'm looking for support to get healthy and reverse my health conditions, I want to lose the weight for good, I intend to live to be old and sassy. I want to be 50 and fabulous not 50 and fat. Feel free to send me a friend request.0
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I'm A 54 yr old female and would love to join this group. I have 3 teenagers and a DH. I have 30 lbs left to loose. I've lost 16.8 lbs on my own since I began this journey in September, but I really need some support to keep me going0
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Welcome Italy and Celeste !0
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Any suggestions for staying under calorie at the dinner hour? I do okay most of the day but haven't got the, I don't need to eat that much at the end of the day attitude yet!
I also eat something snacky when I get home from work. It helps me not pig out at supper. Another thing I do is, put away the food as soon as I get my plate. I find that I don't want to take the effort to get it out of the fridge if I'm desiring more.
Mick, I love grapes! I even freeze them0 -
I usually have an afternoon snack (yogurt, granola bar, fruit, or such). I also started using a smaller plate or bowl for dinner. Helps me with portion control. I try to have enough calories left for an after dinner snack as well, just in case I still feel hungry.Any suggestions for staying under calorie at the dinner hour? I do okay most of the day but haven't got the, I don't need to eat that much at the end of the day attitude yet!
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I've never frozen grapes. In my house, they don't have a life expectancy long enough to warrant freezing. BTW, aren't the little buggers difficult to chew when frozen? lol!butbygrace206 wrote: »Mick, I love grapes! I even freeze them
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butbygrace206 wrote: »Hi all. New here too. I'll be 54 next month. Have lost 88 lbs. thus far, have about 140 to go. I've been really enjoying reading your posts and look forward to making some new friends. "One day at a time" has been my motto since beginning this journey last August and, by the grace of God, it's worked for me. Hope everyone has a great day. Check back later. A*
That's amazing! Big high 5 to you! It is "one day at a time" and I'm on the journey too
Thanks, butbygrace206. And yes, we're all on this amazing journey that leads us to a healthier life!0 -
Thank you all for the tips! I will incorporate them into my afternoon and evenings! I know a lot of this journey is also a mental thing and I am working on that too. Believe me I won't starve if I miss a meal or 2 even!0
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@PegJens Sometimes hunger is more about what you're eating than not eating -- When I find myself in that "HUNGRY" place, I'll look toward eating stuff that kinda "lingers" a bit longer (you hear about drinking water and eating fiber, but more than that) .
I'll go for carbs with low glycemic index values ('slow carbs') and look for similarly slow protein, or better, combine the two (like beans - slow-carb with protein locked in there).
For the Sweet craving, there are slow-carb fruits: cherries, plums, grapefruit, apples, grapes, oranges -- some have a bunch of calories for their "filling factor", but they can help to address your sweet-tooth and keep it tamed for a while.
Most often I dive into the protein/carb world with either cottage cheese (a sodium pit for me though), or other dairy protein sources (casein proteins stick around much longer for me than egg, whey, chicken, steak, or other sources)...
Beans are the old standby 'filler-upper' and just may be magic in more ways than one (kidney, lentil, and navy all work for me) --
Working a few of these into the evening meal and enjoying a slow meal with plenty of hydration may be enough to keep you fuller longer.
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I am interested in joining. 50!
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"For the Sweet craving, there are slow-carb fruits: cherries, plums, grapefruit, apples, grapes, oranges -- some have a bunch of calories for their "filling factor", but they can help to address your sweet-tooth and keep it tamed for a while."
For some reason, most fruits, especially apples, make me hungrier shortly after I eat them. I still eat them, but need to be ready for another snack or meal shortly after. Is this unusual?!0 -
I've never frozen grapes. In my house, they don't have a life expectancy long enough to warrant freezing. BTW, aren't the little buggers difficult to chew when frozen? lol!butbygrace206 wrote: »Mick, I love grapes! I even freeze them
Yep , but I woller them around first makes them last longer. Lol 0 -
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beachgal0626 wrote: »"For the Sweet craving, there are slow-carb fruits: cherries, plums, grapefruit, apples, grapes, oranges -- some have a bunch of calories for their "filling factor", but they can help to address your sweet-tooth and keep it tamed for a while."
For some reason, most fruits, especially apples, make me hungrier shortly after I eat them. I still eat them, but need to be ready for another snack or meal shortly after. Is this unusual?!
I always try to eat some kind of protein, such as nuts, cheese stick, spoon of PB, with fruit. For me, it works as a longer lasting snack0 -
beachgal0626 wrote: »"For the Sweet craving, there are slow-carb fruits: cherries, plums, grapefruit, apples, grapes, oranges -- some have a bunch of calories for their "filling factor", but they can help to address your sweet-tooth and keep it tamed for a while."
For some reason, most fruits, especially apples, make me hungrier shortly after I eat them. I still eat them, but need to be ready for another snack or meal shortly after. Is this unusual?!
Yes apples make me hungrier too lol! I thought maybe it was just in my mind but apparently not! 0 -
Well done 88lbHi all. New here too. I'll be 54 next month. Have lost 88 lbs. thus far, have about 140 to go. I've been really enjoying reading your posts and look forward to making some new friends. "One day at a time" has been my motto since beginning this journey last August and, by the grace of God, it's worked for me. Hope everyone has a great day. Check back later. A*butbygrace206 wrote: »beachgal0626 wrote: »"For the Sweet craving, there are slow-carb fruits: cherries, plums, grapefruit, apples, grapes, oranges -- some have a bunch of calories for their "filling factor", but they can help to address your sweet-tooth and keep it tamed for a while."
For some reason, most fruits, especially apples, make me hungrier shortly after I eat them. I still eat them, but need to be ready for another snack or meal shortly after. Is this unusual?!
I always try to eat some kind of protein, such as nuts, cheese stick, spoon of PB, with fruit. For me, it works as a longer lasting snack
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Sorry don't know whatever happened there0
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I've always taken that as needing better hydration, but I more often go straight for the protein solution (my body already has enough stored sugary/energy/fatty stuff)beachgal0626 wrote: »...
For some reason, most fruits, especially apples, make me hungrier shortly after I eat them. I still eat them, but need to be ready for another snack or meal shortly after. Is this unusual?!
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Would someone please post a link to the MFP group or send me an invite? I have been unsuccessful in locating "Fifty plus (or so) support group" in the group listings. Thanks!0
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No group out there Happy... Just this run-on thread (as far as I know).HappyTrails7 wrote: »Would someone please post a link to the MFP group or send me an invite? I have been unsuccessful in locating "Fifty plus (or so) support group" in the group listings. Thanks!
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is this group fairly active?? I'm 52 and try to post everyday0
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HappyTrails -- if it helps, go to the upper right hand corner of your screen and click on the small star, if you haven't already done so. It will "bookmark" this topic and give you updates when something new is posted, so you don't have to search for it each time.0
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Knocking on the door. Are early joiners allowed?0
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#standenvernet and #beachgal0626 - thanks for the information.
In no way am I trying to overstep or butt-in, but I just created a group called "Fifty Plus (or so) Support Group." If anyone is interested in climbing on board, the group is open to the public. Here is the link:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/104713-fifty-plus-or-so-support-group
It's my understanding that groups allow for easier topical discussions within your particular interest or demographic.
If starting the group is in bad taste or improper etiquette please let me know and I will delete it and start something else. Thanks!0 -
I just joined, but I'll "visit" on here, too!0
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So I invite committed mature men or women to link up with me/us. Ups and downs, highs and lows, cries and prayers are all welcome. My goal is to reach a goal. Lets make reasonable expectations for the next 10 weeks. Hope you feel welcome to join.
Difficult to find groups of people over 65...LOL. Glad I found this one.
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DebraYvonne wrote: »is this group fairly active?? I'm 52 and try to post everyday
I'm on here everyday, several times a day. Come on in .... 0 -
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Okay, I started weights tonight. I'm pretty sure I will have to brush my teeth from waist level tomorrow morning.0
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