I stopped logging, gained everything back, so here I go agai

dncngqnnyc
dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
edited October 2 in Introduce Yourself
I was here months ago with a goal of a ten pound loss, which I attained. I traveled the whole summer, stopped logging in and gained it back in the three months away from MFB. I am back with a new ten pound weight loss goal for my birthday (6 weeks away)
My question for anybody who has been here for awhile. Please give food suggestions that make you feel full and dont use too many calories. I found in the past time here that I was eating the same breakfasts which started to get boring, but I knew it would allow me to eat more in the day. What are you eating that is really tasty? Is there a menu of some sort on here to possibly follow?
Thanks for your help in advance. I know we are all here for a common goal. I wish you all luck!

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  • dez_yaoichan
    dez_yaoichan Posts: 454
    any of the fiber one snacks. i try to eat one on my way to work bc i dont have time for breakfast. (get up at 230 am break isnt until 9 or 10 am)
  • eschaefe
    eschaefe Posts: 2
    I always have Special K Honey and Oats for breakfast. It isn't that high in calories, but it tastes really good and cereal fills you up! I've lost 11.2 pounds having cereal twice a day! I mean that is just a suggestion :) Good luck!
  • sunnysashka
    sunnysashka Posts: 296
    eggwhite omelette with lots of vegetables and a little bit od cheese (within 1 oz)

    I've been there. I have stopped logging when went to my motherland for 2 weeks and did not have internet. When I came back, I felt like a big failure and did not continue logging. Now I look at the pictures after the trip and amaze myself. I looked great! We are so blinded when it comes to our body image.
    So, anyway, I have gained everything back. It was not much to lose initially but when you are close to your goal every lbs showes.
    Now, I'm half way back to my initial goal weight.
    Here is a website I like for cooking light.
    This is a breakfast page
    http://www.tasteofhome.com/Healthy/Menus---Recipes/Breakfast
  • wadesha
    wadesha Posts: 351 Member
    yes! fiber one those granola bars actually make you feel full unlike most. I have it for snack around 1 and im not hungry until dinner around 7.
  • RickinNH
    RickinNH Posts: 73 Member
    Fruit.

    Here is a change I've made. I used to like to eat a big bowl of yogurt with some fruit in it. Now I eat a big bowl of fresh fruit with a little yogurt on top, like it was whipped cream on a dessert.

    I also like to cook fruit into oatmeal, which has so much fiber it makes you feel really, really full until lunch.
  • Romba
    Romba Posts: 164 Member
    Yes, I wish you luck. I gained 5lbs of mine back and it is from not logging (not measuring my portions, not paying attention to the calories, getting food 'amnesia')...this site really works. I'm back baby!!!
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks everyone! The fiber one bars I have had as a snack in the middle of the day or evening. Cereal makes me full for about 5 minutes, but instant oatmeal kept me full for a bit. What are you eating for dinner or to keep you feeling full?

    Thanks again for your suggestions.

    Robin
  • Suzymo3
    Suzymo3 Posts: 77 Member
    Oatmeal is a great breakfast. I also eat a serving of brown rice with almost every dinner. Both of those things help to fill me up.
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Thank you so much and good luck with your goal. It looks like you are back on track. It really was not hard to log in and see the lbs come off, but it is true that once I stopped being accountable the pant started to get tighter and the muffintop started to look like a cake!
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks! You are doing great! Continued success to you.
  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
    Thanks everyone! The fiber one bars I have had as a snack in the middle of the day or evening. Cereal makes me full for about 5 minutes, but instant oatmeal kept me full for a bit. What are you eating for dinner or to keep you feeling full?

    Thanks again for your suggestions.

    Robin

    I buy chicken breasts that are already cooked (mesquite grilled) in the frozen section. and cook two different kinds of frozen vegetables to go along with it. carrots, broccoli, brussel sprouts, whole kernel corn, etc, whatever I'm in the mood for. I usually have a one cup serving of each vegetable and sometimes I can't finish the meal. Very tasty, low in calories, and leaves me very full!
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks for your help. I will cook fish, I dont eat chicken. I will be shopping for food today. A diet without chicken seems to be a little tougher, but fish works just as well.
  • mampm1
    mampm1 Posts: 88
    I'm big on oatmeal with raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg in the morning or cheerios with a banana. Once a week I'll spoil myself with turkey bacon, eggs and pancakes then go for a long distance bike ride.

    Lunch is usually tuna or turkey wrap with veggies. The wrap is almost always whole wheat. Salad is also a choice. Fruit or a fiber one bar finishes the meal.

    Dinner: get a wok, cut up some boneless chicken breast and veggies and enjoy! I eat mostly chicken so I'll have it any way with legumes, green beans or a salad.

    Always incorporate fruit and water, water and more water.

    Best of luck to you on this journey!
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    I'm big on oatmeal with raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg in the morning or cheerios with a banana. Once a week I'll spoil myself with turkey bacon, eggs and pancakes then go for a long distance bike ride.

    Lunch is usually tuna or turkey wrap with veggies. The wrap is almost always whole wheat. Salad is also a choice. Fruit or a fiber one bar finishes the meal.

    Dinner: get a wok, cut up some boneless chicken breast and veggies and enjoy! I eat mostly chicken so I'll have it any way with legumes, green beans or a salad.

    Always incorporate fruit and water, water and more water.

    Best of luck to you on this journey!
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks I have the wok already but i guess I will pull it out of the cabinet and put it to some use. Thanks for the suggestions. I need chicken free suggestions. I never eat chicken, or any poultry.
  • bri2004anna
    bri2004anna Posts: 5
    I was the same. I logged in religiously for ahile but just got caught up in life. I am determined to get into a healthier lifestyle and lose some weight in the process!

    I think my biggest problem is that I am a student and a poor one at that! It is not always the easiest thing to spend so much on fresh fruit and veg, or to be health conscience in social situations. I hope this forum will help keep me on the right track! I think doing this with the support will be better for me.

    Love the breakfast suggestions. That seems to be a big downfall for me too because I usually can't be bothered but I have been eating two slices of wholemeal toast with a fruit spread with no added sugar. The fiber noticeably keeps me fuller for longer. I'll have to get some oatmeal on the go cups or something to switch it up!
  • gbers
    gbers Posts: 55 Member
    A suggestion for a quick breakfast that keeps you full- Greek yogurt (I currrently love Pineapple Chobani) and 2 small navel oranges. This keeps me full, and the Greek style yogurt tastes like dessert because it is so creamy. Grocery stores have it on sale a lot, so it may help with your budget too.

    I also do not eat poultry, and there is a company called Lightlife, and it has vegetarian "chicken", "deli meats" , 'hotdogs" and "burgers" that are loaded with protein, little or no fat, are filling, and actually taste good. You can find them in most regular grocery stores in the produce section. Names on the products are Smart Dogs, Smart Chili, Smart Deli. etc. Their website also has coupons.
    Good luck with your renewed healthy eating! I hope these small suggestions help.
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    I was the same. I logged in religiously for ahile but just got caught up in life. I am determined to get into a healthier lifestyle and lose some weight in the process!

    I think my biggest problem is that I am a student and a poor one at that! It is not always the easiest thing to spend so much on fresh fruit and veg, or to be health conscience in social situations. I hope this forum will help keep me on the right track! I think doing this with the support will be better for me.

    Love the breakfast suggestions. That seems to be a big downfall for me too because I usually can't be bothered but I have been eating two slices of wholemeal toast with a fruit spread with no added sugar. The fiber noticeably keeps me fuller for longer. I'll have to get some oatmeal on the go cups or something to switch it up!
  • megsie25
    megsie25 Posts: 49
    I don't know if your open too the idea but I have a weight loss shake made with skim milk and a glass of water. Fat Blaster chocolate is really yummy! With the milk its only 130 calories and its made with all the nutrients to keep you feeling full. It's not for everyone but with 13 serves and at $15 its not too bad price wise either.

    Good luck everyone xxx
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Brianna,

    I run downstairs put a packet of instant oatmeal with water and a teaspoon of light cream into a huge bowl and throw it into the microwave. I run up for my fast shower and then back down for the oatmeal. I prefer the cinnamon and sugar and that seems to work on my time issue and costs less than on the go. I usually buy the biggest box for added savings. I wish you great success here. It does work, but you have to log in and be accountable for everything that you eat or drink. I do find this a great program to log in to, but just wish that they would have a page of menus for all meals that would make it even easier to follow. I am not a computer person and struggle to find my way around the computer for meal plans that are simple and contain no poultry.
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    I don't know if your open too the idea but I have a weight loss shake made with skim milk and a glass of water. Fat Blaster chocolate is really yummy! With the milk its only 130 calories and its made with all the nutrients to keep you feeling full. It's not for everyone but with 13 serves and at $15 its not too bad price wise either.

    Good luck everyone xxx
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    You look great! I just really like to chew my food and feel like I am eating something. This would be fine on the go, but would not make me happy as a daily habit. Thanks anyway! I will keep it in memory.
  • sewedo1
    sewedo1 Posts: 200 Member
    Some foods that help keep me full and I'm usually under my calories and satisfied:
    Breakfast: Quaker low sugar oatmeal and Dannon 80 Cal yogurt or a couple boiled eggs with fruit or wheat toast on the side (scrambled eggs with salsa and a little low fat cheese); Lunch: grilled chicken salad or sandwich (hold mayo) at any fast food restaurnat or sometimes half salad and baked potato (I'm on the road all day and eat lunch on the go); dinner: lots of fahita or stir-fry style veggies (can eat a lot of these veggies with minimal calories) or some grilled/baked/stir fried steak, pork, chicken, fish with 2 to 3 veggies sides , a little brown rice. Snacks: red plums are a favorite right now, but apples or celery with a littel peanutbutter, fruit/yogurt parfait, nuts.
    Most importantly find foods/styles of food preparation you love and are healthy and will want to continue eating. Good luck!
  • missyyclaire
    missyyclaire Posts: 572 Member
    Fiber!!!!
    My sometimes breakfast is a high fiber cereal like fiber one, 2T of ground flax seeds, handful of berries, handful of nuts and almond milk. It keeps me full for about 3-4 hours...and I'm a big girl!
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Some foods that help keep me full and I'm usually under my calories and satisfied:
    Breakfast: Quaker low sugar oatmeal and Dannon 80 Cal yogurt or a couple boiled eggs with fruit or wheat toast on the side (scrambled eggs with salsa and a little low fat cheese); Lunch: grilled chicken salad or sandwich (hold mayo) at any fast food restaurnat or sometimes half salad and baked potato (I'm on the road all day and eat lunch on the go); dinner: lots of fahita or stir-fry style veggies (can eat a lot of these veggies with minimal calories) or some grilled/baked/stir fried steak, pork, chicken, fish with 2 to 3 veggies sides , a little brown rice. Snacks: red plums are a favorite right now, but apples or celery with a littel peanutbutter, fruit/yogurt parfait, nuts.
    Most importantly find foods/styles of food preparation you love and are healthy and will want to continue eating. Good luck!

    Thank you for your great suggestions, they will definately help. Seems like stir fry dinners are the way to go and offer some variety in meats and vegs. I seemed to go over in carbs in the past, but I still lost the weight watching the calories. Back to the drawing board, but down one lb this morning so heading in the right direction. Total determination and not really happy seeing those extra rolls that have signed on to my body will keep me focused. Who invited those rolls home from vacation with me anyway?
  • Oselj
    Oselj Posts: 3
    Good luck continuing your routine @dncngqnnyc! Breakfast is so important for me because if I don't each something substantial in the mornings I find myself snacking throughout the day. For breakfast I've tried topping Wasa Crispbread with scrambled eggs, chopped up red pepper and onions. When I don't have a lot of time in the mornings, I'll just spread some jam or yogurt and berries on a Wasa. They're full of fiber so definitely keep me fuller longer! Their Facebook page has some other good recipes from fans that you might want to check out: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wasa?sk=app_4949752878
  • dncngqnnyc
    dncngqnnyc Posts: 15 Member
    Good luck continuing your routine @dncngqnnyc! Breakfast is so important for me because if I don't each something substantial in the mornings I find myself snacking throughout the day. For breakfast I've tried topping Wasa Crispbread with scrambled eggs, chopped up red pepper and onions. When I don't have a lot of time in the mornings, I'll just spread some jam or yogurt and berries on a Wasa. They're full of fiber so definitely keep me fuller longer! Their Facebook page has some other good recipes from fans that you might want to check out: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wasa?sk=app_4949752878

    Thanks and welcome! Breakfast has been a good meal for me. I found yogurt at the Target fast food part with berries and granola that is amazing. It is really big and it can be 2 breakfasts. I find the atkins drinks really good for in between times. They are very tasty and low calories. I eat cereal for a meal or oatmeal because I just really enjoy it and then some shrimp and vegs or some small portion of pasta and sauce. I have been doing well. I have taken off 8 lbs since logging back on Sept. 2nd and I have added walking 5 days a week for 45 minutes to my drop the lbs plan! I am ahead of my goal to lose 10 by October 27th ( My birthday) Maybe I will hit my Thanksgiving goal a month early. I am really determined! My success is guided by jumping on the scale every morning and logging on here to be accountable and really have the weight numbers in my face. Not going on the scale is the beginning of my failure on any diet.
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