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Personal Challenge for What's Left of 2020
charlesvo2014
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Weigh every morning. Document in MFP.
Keep all meals portioned small and wait at least three hours between meals. Drink a glass of water before every meal.
Walk at least 30 minutes every day, weather permitting. Document in MFP.
Current weight:273
10/31 Goal: 266
11/31 Goal: 260
12/31 Goal: 254
Keep all meals portioned small and wait at least three hours between meals. Drink a glass of water before every meal.
Walk at least 30 minutes every day, weather permitting. Document in MFP.
Current weight:273
10/31 Goal: 266
11/31 Goal: 260
12/31 Goal: 254
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So far so good with portion control and small meals. Almost immediately, I noticed that I am taking more time to eat my small portions. I feel some degree of anxiety as I acknowledge the small portion of food on my plate and the three-hour window until my next meal. Paradoxically, i also feel comforted in the knowledge that in just three hours, i can eat some more. So i don't have to eat a large portion right now. I don't feel especially hungry, not do I feel that old, familiar pang of self-defeat, guilt and shame for eating more than I know I should. It's messing with my head in the best possible way, and I feel so optimistic right now.
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@charlesvo2014
Great insights & approach!
A few ideas to take or leave!
I found small plates or a few tiny dishes on tray made it feel like more of a meal.
Veggies can add volume & vitamins/minerals, but not many calories.
I also found hot decaf coffee or tea OR a sparkling water drink helped the meal feel more psychologically satisfying as I got used to fewer calories!
Best of luck,
Maddie3 -
Thank you, Maddie! Those are great suggestions.0
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How goes the challenge? I do the six small meals a day and MFP helps me to keep my balance on goal. I fell off the wagon on documenting but I am striving to do better in the new year. If I start now it will already be a habit come January 1! Good Luck to you!0
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You can do it0
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