Share a Good Eating Habit
kristinareisinger
Posts: 37 Member
Sometimes I think I foget to be grateful for the good diet habits I already have. Maybe you guys do too, so I thought it would be encouraging (for you to share and for us to read) about a habit you are proud of.
I'll go first:
So probably the ONLY good habit I have that requires no thought or effort is that I do not eat ANYTHING after dinner. There's some kind of trigger about dinner that tells me I am just done eating for the day. Maybe my parents taught me that? Not sure, just glad I have it!
What about you guys out there? Whether its an ingrained habit or a newly-learned one, whatchya got?
I'll go first:
So probably the ONLY good habit I have that requires no thought or effort is that I do not eat ANYTHING after dinner. There's some kind of trigger about dinner that tells me I am just done eating for the day. Maybe my parents taught me that? Not sure, just glad I have it!
What about you guys out there? Whether its an ingrained habit or a newly-learned one, whatchya got?
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Hi. Thanks for sharing. My newly made habit is no more diet soda and lots of water. I use to consume diet soda all day long and now cannot stand the taste of it.0
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Aw, man. I LOVE diet soda! That would be hard for me to give up completely. I did start drinking seltzer instead. Kudos to you!0
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Mineral water with lime or lemon...also the La Croix flavored sparkling water in cans are great. I was getting a large fountain diet coke at least weekly...so not good for me...haven't had one in >1 month.
Smoothies are a great 'treat'....my current favorite is Blueberries [1 cup frozen] Cherries [1/2 cup frozen] 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, 1/2 T coconut oil, chia seeds 1 tsp, 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk [blue diamond has 30 calories]. = 362 calories...you can lessen calories by using 1 cup total fruit, 1/2 milk 1/2 water, etc.
I either have between breakfast and lunch if I've worked out super hard and am starving... or between lunch and dinner when I typically get snack attacks...0 -
I find it pretty easy to eat a salad every day for lunch. Sometimes I get bored with it, but it is my habit to eat a salad each weekday for lunch-- homemade. Biggest help? Bacon pieces. Not even a teaspoon but adds so much flavor. I always try to add a protein with it... Frozen grilled chicken, half can of tuna plain, or even a half cup of low fat cottage cheese. This one habit has made a huge difference in how I feel!0
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I eat my protein each meal first. That usually gets my fats in mostly too. Then I fill in with veggies/fruit and carbs. I'm mostly full that way and get all my whole foods in, then I can "play" with anything left and have a sweet or snacky item of some sort or even more protein if it's a hungrier day (I'm very hungry the day after hiking or a lot of strength training).
If I crave something, I let myself have it. The amount I eat of that item depends on how many calories it has as well as how many calories I have to use.
I've logged 153 days doing it this way and I haven't felt deprived or starving.0 -
I am trying to eat a salad at work everyday too! It's a HUGE salad but hey, spinach and spring mix help me feel full and Tyson pre-cubed chicken helps me stay full!
And I love the idea of eating protein first! So smart. I'm am growing in my awareness of what is healthier for me through MFP and I realize a handful of almonds may be more fat and calories, but the protein will keep me going much longer than a banana will.
I love reading these ideas - I hope more people kerp adding!0 -
I keep decaf chai tea at work so if I want something kind of sweet I try that first before hitting the co-worker's chocolate stash0
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For dinner I eat a salad first and I don't have sides like mac n cheese or mash potatoes. It's usually salad and then the meat.0
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I have started eating my salads after my meals not before. I love them so I won't pass on it.
Also sticking with serving sizes has changed the way I eat as well.0 -
at this point i only drink water or tea with stevia in the raw... haven't had a soda (other than seltzer water) since May 25th!0
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I'm doing low carb so here are a few good habits that are helping me
- Make sure I eat breakfast - eggs and bacon or sausage
- Have a big salad with chicken for lunch
- If I've worked out a lot, in the afternoon have a couple of McDonalds double cheeseburgers or hot dogs without the bun or ketchup
- Eat lots of veg with butter at dinner, along with fish or meat
- After dinner snack of yogurt, nuts, and/or super-dark chocolate (90% cocoa). Or on days where I haven't eaten enough fat and have had enough protein, make a fat-shake with 8oz almond milk, 4 oz. heavy cream, and a half cup of frozen raspberries0 -
So I feel like you guys have been sharing a lot of similar ideas:
No artificial sweetners (like in diet soda)
More water (even if it is seltzer)
More salads with protein
More careful, wise, and disciplined choices esp. re. carbs, protein, and serving size, and what we eat first
I love it! I love how we all would agree on these basics (probably) but we all tweak these general guidelines in unique and personalized ways to suit our lifestyles and preferences.
What else are people doing that makes them feel proud about a good eating habit?
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I never eat cakes, biscuits or sweets at work. My workmates are envious of my willpower. And I don't make up for it at home! Just the occasional dessert or treat.
I gave up soda/softdrink completely this year. I absolutely LOVE sparkling mineral water, and it's cheap, too!0 -
Dear @Orphia
First I LOVE your profile pic!
Second I love your discipline. I have huge amounts of discipline - until I don't.
It's tricky to manage those weak times and come out still being/ feeling okay with yourself.0 -
I determine how much to eat by how much I want to exercise. In-other-words, I never sacrifice performance because of lack of nutrition. I meet my goals and the weight takes care of it's self.0
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No pop or candy for me, I am particularly fond of chicken wraps at lunch time, I make them myself and they are healthy, but I saw an idea recently that I am going to try, instead of using a tortilla I am going to use a big piece of romaine lettuce. Mustard is now my contentment of choice when I need one, nearly no calories in mustard.0
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There are some great tips here!! I make sure to always have almonds/walnuts on hand. Just an ounce added to a salad, or as a snack helps to keep me fuller longer. And they provide a ton of great nutritional value. Trick is just to measure them out, so you don't add too many calories. For lunch, I love to have sliced apples with a Tablespoon of organic peanut butter or almond butter. Very satisfying for people with a sweet tooth!0
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AmazonMayan wrote: »I eat my protein each meal first. That usually gets my fats in mostly too. Then I fill in with veggies/fruit and carbs. I'm mostly full that way and get all my whole foods in, then I can "play" with anything left and have a sweet or snacky item of some sort or even more protein if it's a hungrier day (I'm very hungry the day after hiking or a lot of strength training).
If I crave something, I let myself have it. The amount I eat of that item depends on how many calories it has as well as how many calories I have to use.
I've logged 153 days doing it this way and I haven't felt deprived or starving.
Great post!0 -
This may be really simple but drink a HUGE glass of water before eating dinner. It really cuts down the cravings and portion sizes of what used to be my highest calorie meal.0
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I am trying to follow the "rule" of eating bigger meals earlier in the day.
"Eat like a king for breakfast, a farmer for lunch, and a peasant for dinner."
Breakfast is hard cause I'm always rushing so I usually do a protein bar and banana.
But lunch! YEAH BOY!
The lunch I have packed for tomorrow has 600 calories in it already and I'm not sure that's all I am eating yet!
Anyone else trying to switch the amounts of their meals around?0 -
It's a new habit, but I have been careful in my new lifestyle with scrutinizing menu items when I do have to eat out. It is unbelievable the extra calories that find their way into restaurant dishes! If it's not posted on the menu, I get online and find a similar restaurant's dish to compare it to. I have been rejecting some of my former favorites since I've seen the calorie count.0
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I'm trying to drink more tea. Herbal tea. I've never really liked tea much but I find plain water hard to drink as much as I should. It's winter where I am at the moment so a nice cup of hot herbal tea has no cals and is soothing too. Also, on a side note - a while ago I was given one of those lovely smelling scented candles. This one is vanilla and pear. Amazingly I am finding that having its lovely sweet smell wafting thru the house is curbing my desire for eating chocs or sweet stuff. Go figure...0
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If it didn’t live in its current form (meat, fish, vegetables, fruit), don’t eat it. The only exception I have is cheese and yogurt.
Allan Misner
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)
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Making sure to take a complete vitamin and mineral supplement to try to avoid getting any deficiencies when one is lowering food intake, and to eat a variety of nutrient rich foods for better health.0
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Great ideas here. In order to drink more water I fill up my workout flask and keep it beside me. It equates to 3 glasses of water so if I finish the flask twice, I know I have drunk 6 glasses. I am steadily working up to the recommended 8 glasses. Also when I eat out I ask for a sparkling water with lemon. I've been doing this for a few months now and I can see and feel the difference.0
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I have a really good water habit. I drink from a 32oz Ball canning jar and drink one first thing in the morning before anything else, one between breakfast and lunch and one between lunch and dinner. If I've done a cardio workout I'll often drink a 4th - that's a gallon per day.0
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ahealthiercara wrote: »I have a really good water habit. I drink from a 32oz Ball canning jar and drink one first thing in the morning before anything else, one between breakfast and lunch and one between lunch and dinner. If I've done a cardio workout I'll often drink a 4th - that's a gallon per day.
I was just about to write that this is my new good habit that I have established in the last week! Except my new water bottle is about 22 oz. It's a really pretty glass one from Ello, so I feel like it's sort of special.
I drink one after my coffee, one with lunch, one between lunch and dinner, one with dinner, and one when I exercise.
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CharlieRuns7225 wrote: »I determine how much to eat by how much I want to exercise. In-other-words, I never sacrifice performance because of lack of nutrition. I meet my goals and the weight takes care of it's self.
^^ this^^
Also, I don't eat meat. Well I don't eat beef, chicken or pork. I do eat fish, venison and elk. It has been fun finding new ways to cook and find protein. I get plenty with my protein shakes, quest bars, quinoa, chia seeds nuts, black bean burgers ect... Finding new ways to incorporate lots of veggies is also a habit for me. And I almost always decide what I'm going to order before we eat out before we get there. I get a to go box and out half in it before I take my first bite. This has helped a ton! I'm full after 1/2 the plate but if it's there I will keep eating it.0 -
Logging my food the day BEFORE. I find this really helps me stay within or close to within my calorie range, and it's easier to make healthier choices when I'm full after dinner than on-the-spot at the lunch bar!0
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Drink 2 glasses of water before eating0
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