Nights and weekends are the worst for me...I'm ok as long as I'm working, just as soon as I stop, the food light goes on...I try eating healthy stuff but it just doesn't satisfy my cravings...then I kick myself...but reading everyone's post let's me know that I'm not alone and if we stick together and push each other, that's a big help...
Feeling hungry? Drink some water, and/or have a high protein low carb snack (I favor Zone Perfect protein bars).
Craving something? Have one tiny taste, savoring it, and tell yourself you can have another taste perhaps tomorrow.
Just needing to eat ("mindless snacking")? Try celery sticks and carrot sticks.
And at all times, remember where you're at and where you want to get to.
Today I'm planning a macdonalds lunch. It might sound counter intuitive as I'm trying to lose weight, but if it fits in your calorie goal, that's alright isn't it ?
You got that! Remember long term that a day off won't hurt, as long as you track and get back on the next day. To curb the fast food cravings we've been buying fancy TV dinners to have on hand. Don't feel like cooking? Well thankfully I have a 400cal enchilada in the freezer that I can make faster than going through the drive through.
Starting weight end of November 191 lbs.
Current weight: 183 lbs.
Slowly but surely going down but not as fast as I want.
I had great success with low carb in the past and I know that's controversial but I think it may be just the kick I need to lose more weight. hmmmm I have to think about it.
IF is going ok. Just not consistent there.
Snacking is so much better; I have not bought any snacks in about two weeks. That's a positive. I also have been cooking more.
Welcome to new friends! Thanks for keeping the thread hopping , everyone! I have been doing hours of work after work. Plus I am trying to start my own business. But that's the fun part of my life.
I was grocery shopping the other day and found myself noticing the many items on the shelves I used to buy and saying to myself “not good for me .. not good for me”. These were items truly not good for me, high carb and salty processed foods with little if any nutritional value. It’s been about eight weeks now since I’ve had any of that in the house, making it much easier to make good choices on a daily basis. I’m certain one day I’ll falter, but right now feeling good I’ve held strong. I’m hoping cravings for high carb items will wane soon.
Just thinking out loud here.
Be well everyone.
I'll weight in on Wednesdays. I am going to set ambitious goals [email protected]'s inspirational quotes. Since it's a 30 lbs challenge, I will make that my goal.
Good luck to everyone else on reaching your goals.
Dec 30th 211.0 lbs
Jan 6nd 211.6 lbs - I've had a enough NSVs this week not to worry about this "gain"
Jan 13th 212.1 lbs - it seems I am going in the wrong direction? I think in the long term, the loss will show
Jan 20th
Jan 27rd
Jan Goal : 200
Feb 3rd
Feb 10th
Feb 17th
Feb 24th
Feb Goal: 190
Mar 3rd
Mar 10th
Mar 17th
Mar 24th
Mar 31st
Mar Goal: 180
I'll weight in on Wednesdays. I am going to set ambitious goals [email protected]'s inspirational quotes. Since it's a 30 lbs challenge, I will make that my goal.
Good luck to everyone else on reaching your goals.
Dec 30th 211.0 lbs
Jan 6nd 211.6 lbs - I've had a enough NSVs this week not to worry about this "gain"
Jan 13th 212.1 lbs - it seems I am going in the wrong direction? I think in the long term, the loss will
Are you weighing food? I find that I'm incredibly inaccurate at eyeballing and eat significantly more if I'm not making sure my tracking is accurate.
I'm feeling pretty yukky, like I'm getting a cold or something (most likely due to stopping vaping) throat & chest don't feel too great. Bit of a cough but this is related to the vaping. It's the reason I quit.
But it's been making me feel like munching chocolate to make myself feel better !
I was grocery shopping the other day and found myself noticing the many items on the shelves I used to buy and saying to myself “not good for me .. not good for me”. These were items truly not good for me, high carb and salty processed foods with little if any nutritional value. It’s been about eight weeks now since I’ve had any of that in the house, making it much easier to make good choices on a daily basis. I’m certain one day I’ll falter, but right now feeling good I’ve held strong. I’m hoping cravings for high carb items will wane soon.
Just thinking out loud here.
Be well everyone.
This is the same thing I've been doing for the last 6 months when I shop. I tend to avoid the chips and soda and candy (conveniently located in the same aisles) and focus on the produce section and the fish freezer. My wife and I agreed to keep cookies and chips out of the house (she still gets her crackers, which tempt but I try to avoid). We haven't had ice cream in the freezer in months. It really takes time to get used to this, but we also treat ourselves by going out to eat once or twice a week at our favorite outdoor dining restaurant, where we can indulge a little by sharing a hot fudge sundae or a little cake. This can be hard, but being restricted to more healthy food at home has actually made it easier for me to select healthy food when I eat out. The cravings for high carb processed food DO eventually wane. Give yourself time to develop new food tastes and cravings. You can do it!
This past 3 weeks, I've been struggling with my weight seesawing up and down. I figured out that my biggest food weakness (salty) was holding me back. I've been snacking on salty almonds and peanuts. So I decided to take a break and not eat any for the last 4 days. It worked. My mid week weigh-in shows I've lost 2 lbs and I'm headed for the 170's, a weight that I haven't seen in almost 40 years!
I'm feeling pretty yukky, like I'm getting a cold or something (most likely due to stopping vaping) throat & chest don't feel too great. Bit of a cough but this is related to the vaping. It's the reason I quit.
But it's been making me feel like munching chocolate to make myself feel better !
But I didn't! 😎
Can I say, "No pain, no gain"?
Here's a couple things you might try
Do a deep breathing exercise. Relax, breath deeply, slowly inhaling/exhaling, while focusing on nothing other than your breath.
Try sipping an herbal tea with lemon and honey.
Don't give up. Your body will adapt, and then thank you for it.
I'm feeling pretty yukky, like I'm getting a cold or something (most likely due to stopping vaping) throat & chest don't feel too great. Bit of a cough but this is related to the vaping. It's the reason I quit.
But it's been making me feel like munching chocolate to make myself feel better !
But I didn't! 😎
Can I say, "No pain, no gain"?
Here's a couple things you might try
Do a deep breathing exercise. Relax, breath deeply, slowly inhaling/exhaling, while focusing on nothing other than your breath.
Try sipping an herbal tea with lemon and honey.
Don't give up. Your body will adapt, and then thank you for it.
I will give these a try, thank u.
That tea sounds lovely & soothing. I will pick up some lemons at the shops 👌
Something that is really helping me right now... protein bars. I know there is some mixed feelings about these. In the past I have avoided them because of added sugar and not so natural ingredients. However, I’m changing my tune on this. I’ve been including one protein bar for my mid afternoon snack for many reasons:
1. I struggle to get enough protein
2. It helps curb my ‘eat everything in site between the end of the workday and dinner’ habit
3. It is a little daily treat so I don’t feel deprived
So... are protein bars a part of your plan? If so, what’s your favourite kind?
I also like the Think! high protein bars but I'm careful to use them only on days when I do a lot of exercise (mostly cardio - hiking/walking) because the bars I use are 240 calories (20 grams of protein). Sometimes, I cut a bar in half.
Something that is really helping me right now... protein bars. I know there is some mixed feelings about these. In the past I have avoided them because of added sugar and not so natural ingredients. However, I’m changing my tune on this. I’ve been including one protein bar for my mid afternoon snack for many reasons:
1. I struggle to get enough protein
2. It helps curb my ‘eat everything in site between the end of the workday and dinner’ habit
3. It is a little daily treat so I don’t feel deprived
So... are protein bars a part of your plan? If so, what’s your favourite kind?
I too struggle to get enough protein. So, I eat/drink protein shakes, beef (sweet and hot) jerky, and protein bars. I also make tuna patties and salmon patties.
My favorite protein bars are Zone Perfect: a variety of them, but especially Chocolate Almond Raisin and Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk. I've tried other bars, but I find most to be too dense and paste-like.
Something that is really helping me right now... protein bars. I know there is some mixed feelings about these. In the past I have avoided them because of added sugar and not so natural ingredients. However, I’m changing my tune on this. I’ve been including one protein bar for my mid afternoon snack for many reasons:
1. I struggle to get enough protein
2. It helps curb my ‘eat everything in site between the end of the workday and dinner’ habit
3. It is a little daily treat so I don’t feel deprived
So... are protein bars a part of your plan? If so, what’s your favourite kind?
I don't have a protein bar, I have a Premier Protein shake (caramel) with a single shot of espresso from Starbucks...it gets me by and only 160 calories with 1g of sugar and 30g of protein! I have it daily so I can totally relate!!!!
Something that is really helping me right now... protein bars. I know there is some mixed feelings about these. In the past I have avoided them because of added sugar and not so natural ingredients. However, I’m changing my tune on this. I’ve been including one protein bar for my mid afternoon snack for many reasons:
1. I struggle to get enough protein
2. It helps curb my ‘eat everything in site between the end of the workday and dinner’ habit
3. It is a little daily treat so I don’t feel deprived
So... are protein bars a part of your plan? If so, what’s your favourite kind?
If you want a high protein snack with no added sugar a couple of boiled eggs do the trick....will carry you through to dinner no problem. 180 calories for 2 large eggs. Although if you want some sugar eggs won't work for you.
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- Feeling hungry? Drink some water, and/or have a high protein low carb snack (I favor Zone Perfect protein bars).
- Craving something? Have one tiny taste, savoring it, and tell yourself you can have another taste perhaps tomorrow.
- Just needing to eat ("mindless snacking")? Try celery sticks and carrot sticks.
And at all times, remember where you're at and where you want to get to.I need to lose 50 lbs and it would be awsome if I could drop 30 lbs by March 31 I would be over the moon.
Starting weight Jan 01 - 185
Jan 12 - 177
I feel like I finally got my motivation back. I've been trying to get back on track for 18 months, but was just not feeling it...
You got that! Remember long term that a day off won't hurt, as long as you track and get back on the next day. To curb the fast food cravings we've been buying fancy TV dinners to have on hand. Don't feel like cooking? Well thankfully I have a 400cal enchilada in the freezer that I can make faster than going through the drive through.
Current weight: 183 lbs.
Slowly but surely going down but not as fast as I want.
I had great success with low carb in the past and I know that's controversial but I think it may be just the kick I need to lose more weight. hmmmm I have to think about it.
IF is going ok. Just not consistent there.
Welcome to new friends! Thanks for keeping the thread hopping , everyone! I have been doing hours of work after work. Plus I am trying to start my own business. But that's the fun part of my life.
Just thinking out loud here.
Be well everyone.
Good luck to everyone else on reaching your goals.
Dec 30th 211.0 lbs
Jan 6nd 211.6 lbs - I've had a enough NSVs this week not to worry about this "gain"
Jan 13th 212.1 lbs - it seems I am going in the wrong direction? I think in the long term, the loss will show
Jan 20th
Jan 27rd
Jan Goal : 200
Feb 3rd
Feb 10th
Feb 17th
Feb 24th
Feb Goal: 190
Mar 3rd
Mar 10th
Mar 17th
Mar 24th
Mar 31st
Mar Goal: 180
Are you weighing food? I find that I'm incredibly inaccurate at eyeballing and eat significantly more if I'm not making sure my tracking is accurate.
But it's been making me feel like munching chocolate to make myself feel better !
But I didn't! 😎
This is the same thing I've been doing for the last 6 months when I shop. I tend to avoid the chips and soda and candy (conveniently located in the same aisles) and focus on the produce section and the fish freezer. My wife and I agreed to keep cookies and chips out of the house (she still gets her crackers, which tempt but I try to avoid). We haven't had ice cream in the freezer in months. It really takes time to get used to this, but we also treat ourselves by going out to eat once or twice a week at our favorite outdoor dining restaurant, where we can indulge a little by sharing a hot fudge sundae or a little cake. This can be hard, but being restricted to more healthy food at home has actually made it easier for me to select healthy food when I eat out. The cravings for high carb processed food DO eventually wane. Give yourself time to develop new food tastes and cravings. You can do it!
This past 3 weeks, I've been struggling with my weight seesawing up and down. I figured out that my biggest food weakness (salty) was holding me back. I've been snacking on salty almonds and peanuts. So I decided to take a break and not eat any for the last 4 days. It worked. My mid week weigh-in shows I've lost 2 lbs and I'm headed for the 170's, a weight that I haven't seen in almost 40 years!
Here's a couple things you might try
- Do a deep breathing exercise. Relax, breath deeply, slowly inhaling/exhaling, while focusing on nothing other than your breath.
- Try sipping an herbal tea with lemon and honey.
Don't give up. Your body will adapt, and then thank you for it.I will give these a try, thank u.
That tea sounds lovely & soothing. I will pick up some lemons at the shops 👌
12/29/20 Start Weight 135.6
4/30/21 Goal Weight 128.0
1/04/21 135.6
1/11/21 133.4
1/18/21
1/25/21
2/1/21
2/8/21
2/15/21
2/22/21
3/1/21
Good luck this week, fellow travelers!
1. I struggle to get enough protein
2. It helps curb my ‘eat everything in site between the end of the workday and dinner’ habit
3. It is a little daily treat so I don’t feel deprived
So... are protein bars a part of your plan? If so, what’s your favourite kind?
I too struggle to get enough protein. So, I eat/drink protein shakes, beef (sweet and hot) jerky, and protein bars. I also make tuna patties and salmon patties.
My favorite protein bars are Zone Perfect: a variety of them, but especially Chocolate Almond Raisin and Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk. I've tried other bars, but I find most to be too dense and paste-like.
I don't have a protein bar, I have a Premier Protein shake (caramel) with a single shot of espresso from Starbucks...it gets me by and only 160 calories with 1g of sugar and 30g of protein! I have it daily so I can totally relate!!!!
If you want a high protein snack with no added sugar a couple of boiled eggs do the trick....will carry you through to dinner no problem. 180 calories for 2 large eggs. Although if you want some sugar eggs won't work for you.