What worked for you today?

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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    mkculs13 wrote: »
    Admitting I'm struggling. I need to take it easy with exercise; I am sore and if I push, I'll injure myself. But I am down to a calorie goal of 1340 and that is just so hard and I use exercise to help me get a little extra to eat. I'm just hungry lately--and I've been outside more, walking more, but unable to run as much (not that I run a lot, but I couldn't yesterday or today). I am almost 62 (next week) and still trying to lose 1 lb a week. The thought of having to settle for 0.5 a week while I'm still in the 180s is depressing. But at least I'm acknowledging my frustration and thinking about ways to get through this.

    Have you tried varying the kinds of foods you eat in order to address the hunger/ satiety issue?
  • riffraff2112
    riffraff2112 Posts: 1,756 Member
    I felt like a huge breakfast from a drive-thru (that is very rare for me), so I skipped lunch to stay within my budget.
  • Janatki
    Janatki Posts: 730 Member
    Counting everything that is going in my gob! That is good for a Friday - mind you only lunch time! Come on self will and fortitude!
  • Working out with my boyfriend. I overcome my inertia by knowing that he expects to go, and talking with him as we go through the workout is fun and companionable.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Nintendo Switch games (Just Dance and certain Ring Fit mini games) as chair aerobics to give my aching legs a rest.
  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 4,771 Member
    Listening to a “brain over binge” podcast. All day I was thinking about what I would eat tonight and half-planning a binge even though I didn’t want to (if that makes sense). It’s a horrible feeling. The podcast helped me realize that I’m not powerless; I don’t have to give in.

    I've very interested in the podcast that you found helpful. Would you please post a link?
  • wanderinglight
    wanderinglight Posts: 1,519 Member
    Listening to a “brain over binge” podcast. All day I was thinking about what I would eat tonight and half-planning a binge even though I didn’t want to (if that makes sense). It’s a horrible feeling. The podcast helped me realize that I’m not powerless; I don’t have to give in.

    I've very interested in the podcast that you found helpful. Would you please post a link?

    I'd be happy to. I ordered her book but in the meantime I listened to this first podcast:
    https://brainoverbinge.com/1-introducing-the-brain-over-binge-podcast/
  • azalea4175
    azalea4175 Posts: 290 Member
    If I put on running shoes I am 3000% more likely to go run and be more active in general. If I *don't* put on the shoes I will sit on my butt all day.

    So shoes on. Even if I'm otherwise wearing PJs. I WILL do SOME kind of exercise that way.

    that's great awareness!! good job! I think I will adopt that on days I stay home
  • azalea4175
    azalea4175 Posts: 290 Member
    brenn24179 wrote: »
    I wanted M&M's, I thought well maybe grapes would do, biggie for me. I was feeling stress and I use to always go to junk food.

    inspiring to see your choices!! I had a dietitian tell me when craving chocolate to have an apple then 3 hershey kisses after. You get the chocolate flavor and the health benefits from the apple. But seriously, who can eat 3 hershey kisses? good job!
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