EroseT23 Member

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  • I've struggled with this too, and though I still slip up every now and then, I've figured out a few things that work for me. First, I try to figure out WHY I feel the urge to eat. Am I actually hungry, or just sad/tired/bored? If I'm craving a specific thing, I ask myself why. Do I want pizza because of the carbs? Do I…
    in What do YOU do to combat the binge Comment by EroseT23 November 2011
  • 1. Brown rice (I'm never out of this, just low) 2. Beans -- all beans, low sodium as much as possible 3. Milk 4. Eggs 5. Lots of FRESH fruits and veggies! (Staples: onions, garlic, bell peppers, broccoli, apples, bananas, oranges -- I ALWAYS have all of these on hand)
    in Re-vamping my cabinets! Comment by EroseT23 November 2011
  • It stands for "Non-scale victory," like when your clothes fit better or you find you can suddenly run up a flight of stairs without getting winded. They're big encouragements, especially in those times when the scale refuses to budge.
    in Please help!!! what is NSV??????? Comment by EroseT23 November 2011
  • I'm also from Washington, and it's currently 4:30pm and dark outside, so I hear you. =) I used to be a mocha junkie too, until I got serious about what I was eating/drinking and made myself actually LOOK at the calorie count of my favorite drinks. Yikes. I switched to lattes instead of mochas, then eventually switched to…
    in white chocolate mocha junkie, help! Comment by EroseT23 November 2011
  • The problem is, each gram of fat has 9 calories, and carbs or protein only have 4 calories per gram. So you're not going to find anything that's high in good fats AND low calorie. The suggestions so far are great: avocados, nuts, full fat dairy, etc, or try dressing your salads with olive oil based dressings. When I find…
    in Help Please - Meeting Daily Fat Goal Comment by EroseT23 November 2011
  • The less processed it is, generally the better it is for you. Brown rice, whole wheat pasta and breads, oats, bran, and the like. It's also a good idea to read ingredients, especially on bread products, instead of just trusting labels. Look for things made with 100% whole wheat flour, and avoid enriched or processed.…
    in Replacing Carbs Comment by EroseT23 October 2011
  • I agree with this! A lot of times, you can find healthier options of the foods you love at restaraunts, or better yet, you can make them at home. If what you're craving is a specific dish from your favorite place, then look up the nutrition info before you go out and plan for it ahead of time. The great thing about viewing…
    in Can you gain weight by overindulging for a day or two? Comment by EroseT23 October 2011
  • http://www.cbc.ca/bestrecipes/2010/10/lean-but-luscious-chocolate-brownies.html If at all possible, I recommend making your own plum puree. These are amazing and I love them. :)
    in Healthy Brownies? Suggestions Please! Comment by EroseT23 October 2011
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