Man to Man: A Support System for Men

Hey Guys!

I have been eating green apples for breakfast (sometimes I even add them to oatmeal), and I also snack on them in between meals. I have noticed that they do a really good job of curbing my appetite and I don't eat nearly as much after having a green apple and a couple cups of water. I choose green apples because I like the flavor, but perhaps you could try the apple of your choice and incoporate it into you daily routine. By the way, I recently learned that apples are naturally : fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; and an excellent source of fiber. So now, how do you like them apples?!

Hey Guys!

We need to talk about late night cravings and binge eating. As a fellow male who is on the go during the daytime, I understand the urges and cravings that come calling late at night. I have come to realize that I am not eating a massive amount of foods, but I am eating the wrong foods (at night). This is not good especially when your body is not burning many calories late at night. I have found a great friend in green apples and oatmeal. These are just examples of foods that I am eating more of nowadays. Particularly, I am not one that likes to eat a lot at breakfast time or during lunchtime (usually because I am pretty busy). But grabbing one or two green apples in the morning really helps maintain my energy level and keeps my blood sugar intact. I also eat a bowl of oatmeal for a snack and if this is not convenient, I will choose a granola bar. I constantly drink water which keeps me full and quenches my thirst (sometimes thirstiness is satisfied with high calorie drinks without thinking about it). I keep a squeeze bottle or one that allows me to sip and work or walk or whatever I am doing (basically I have a portable water container that is always neaby). I am also learning to eat healthier snacks when I get home from work, such apples (again), carrots, cucumbers (or pickles) just to name a few. Never eat the heavy stuff as soon as you walk through the door, a big no-no. When you decide to eat your evening meal, make sure that there are vegetables that are included (again this will help fill you up and depending upon how they are prepared they will have fewer calories). Remember the 4 B's (baked, boiled, broiled, bbq'd (grilled)) when preparing your foods. Every once in a while fried foods will be become really enticing so trying to completely abstain may increase your chances of "cheating". So I usually pick a day of the week that I will have fried foods or reserve this until a special ocassion (by the way, limit the number special occasions that you have per week where you will be eating fried foods). Lastly, make sure that you keep you some herbal tea handy. Make you a cup (with Splenda) before you go to bed, this help curbs my appetite and soothes me before I go to sleep. I hope this information will help you. If you need additional support or few tips, just let me know. Good Luck!

I cannot die until I reach my goal :laugh:

Hey Chatty (Oops!) I mean CasperO
You sure did post a lot for a man of few words :bigsmile:

Yeah you did again...with only 2 sentences this time. You Rock!

I guess you have to, to live up to a name like metalpalace :laugh:

Hey, Andrew

We are glad that you decided to stop by. We have a great group of men here at the Man to Man Forum. Congrats on your 5k, 8k, Duathalon, and your upcoming Triathalon. You mentioned your passion for running which is apparent by all the K runs that you are involved in. But I am more of a daily walking, cycling kind of a guy. While my friends and a few of my co-workers will swear by running, I have not put in the effort that they have. I have recently started to gradually include jogging to my weekly routine. I must admit, it's not that bad. Maybe one day I will be able to compete in a 1k :laugh: