sandrakarinab Member

Well, you certainly know HOW to do it, good luck with applying it. Personally I struggled more when I tried the mindset that these lifestyle changes should be for the rest of my life. If I tell myself I can have that pizza or Tim tam or affogato after I’ve reached my goal, I have more of a chance getting there. I too…

Thanks for the warning on the sorbitol. It IS an ingredient of the gum I just bought. Yes, the soup is a good option. I should use it more often. Going to the shops has kicked me into action. Home now and about to tackle my lawns. Thanks everyone.

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I'm a little curious exactly what you mean by lazy in this context, as I could interpret it in several ways: Not as active, so kind of bored? Fatigued (maybe under-slept or something), which tends to bump up the appetite hormones? Don't feel like putting effort into fixing more complicated but less calorie-dense food? Best…

Thanks hollis100 and corinasue1143 . I’m off to the shops soon and have added sugarless gum to my list. Good for the teeth too, I hear. As for the walking, I must admit that I’ve dropped it from my routine this last week. I’ve started a scalp treatment that I do first thing in the morning, before my shower. I guess there’s…

I just checked my hi-cal food stash. Nuts and sweet biscuits have already vanished 🤔. Chips should be still good by the next card night I go to. Savoury biscuits are good for a couple more months - will be my one and only standby for unplanned visitors. Next question: When I’m feeling lazy, my body seems to want to…

I go for the “new piece of clothing” reward AND a lazy day (guilt-free). My reward marker is a 5kg loss (close enough to 10lbs). In between, I’ll run in side seams of loose garments for that “looking better” mini reward. Now, can someone suggest what to do with that packet of biscuits, bag of nuts and bag of potato chips…

I need plenty of support these days too! 🥊

Carrot sticks and snow peas with a mug of vegetable stock on the side.

1100cals keeps me right on the brink. I eat into my excercise calories only if I feel the need. I accept that somedays I'll be especially hungry so may be well over target. I've averaged 2 kg loss per month since the start of year, reaching the top end of my "normal" weight range last month. The steady, noticeable loss has…

Your formula won't be off. Total Calories in your recipe haven't changed with the addition of water. Calories per cooked ounce will be more accurate than serving size if you're like me, and change how much you eat depending on appetite and how many calories you can afford to stay with your daily allocation.

An ear of corn. 155cals!

Need to get back to work - will check back here later. What I'm taking away from this so far - regular snacks, increase fibre & protein, reduce sugars (dropping the alcohol should do that) and try to keep the daily calorie count more stable. If that doesn't work over the next few days I'll eat my excercise calories. Thanks…

There's some good stuff coming in here. Might bring a hammer to work :-) Background: I've been at this for 4 months+ and doing well, averaging a steady 2-3kg a month and not feeling hungry until the last couple of weeks. I've actually increased my calorie average from ~1300 to ~1400cals per day from the start of winter.…

Okay. I've opened my diary to all now. Have to catch up on the other comments....

Yes, it happened nancy. I had an enjoyable hour and a half chatting with workingonit this morning. I don't recommend the food at grill'd though - it sat like a rock in my stomach for a couple of hours.... Good luck with exams - both? of you. Until July then. Sandra

Sorry you can't make it nancy. If ever you're looking for the company of someone with insatiable food cravings, please send me a message. Have car, can travel, like spontaneity. Sandra.

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Okay with me too. 11am then. Plenty of time to visit my dad in the afternoon - he's not going anywhere :-S

PT??? I'm not good with acronyms. Rather than risk being late, you could pick a time that suits. I can fit in with you.

Done! Meeting Up: Is everyone okay with meeting in the food court then, near Grill'd? Might make individual food choices a bit easier - grill'd, sumo salad, even byo wheetbix :-) Perhaps someone can offer to bring something "standout & recognisable" and reserve the myfitnesspal table with it? Sandra.

19th may is okay with me. I'll economize on the trip and plan on visiting my dad in wantirna south on the same day. Would probably want to head off by 11:30 to get to nursing home to help him with his lunch. Is 10 or 10:30 a good time for brunch? Nothing is set - can work with you on times. Sandra.

Just realised that grill'd may be in the food hall. Anyone know? Probably not what any of us had in mind...but still - won't have to worry about booking :-)

Back to Sunday May 27th, for brunch? Can I suggest Grill'd in Westfield SC, Doncaster? http://www.grilld.com.au/nutrition I've never been there, but just thought I'd make a reasonably healthy suggestion to get things moving while the 3 of us are still looking in. We may even get others interested if we have a plan. Other…

Doncaster is okay with me. It's near a freeway which makes the drive easier.

Hi folks. CBD sounded good to me - central location and all that. But...I have a car so can travel the 40km(?) from Tulla to Doncaster on a weekend if needed. School hours on a weekday in Doncaster? No way. I work full time in the CBD. Enjoy your brunch. Sandra.

Hmmm......

Am I too late for the meetup? Did it happen or are you still discussing dates and venues?

Electrical engineer here. Don't know that I struggle more with eating than any other profession. Can survive on coffee if I have to at work. Problems start when I stop work....and I start with the wine, while i cook a healthy dinner, then move on to the non-stop snacking with more wine until bedtime. :-(