tangledsky

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  • Ask your mom to get you dried fruit. Dried fruit usually has similar carb content to chips (which is likely what you're craving).
    in Eating When Bored.... (and midnight snacks!) Comment by tangledsky July 2010
  • I love this statement. One of the best I've heard. Congratulations on beinb binge-free.
    in Binge eating - any ideas why? Comment by tangledsky January 2010
  • Hi ERnurse, Don't beat yourself up. Try to remember that each moment is an opportunity to support yourself. Each time you fall off the wagon, get back up and restate your goals to yourself and start your day over. You can always choose to turn your mind around. Being stressed obviously doesn't helpt the binging, but here…
    in Binge eating - any ideas why? Comment by tangledsky January 2010
  • I second this recommendation. Whole foods - veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains - have the fewest calories and keep you more full for longer.
    in cant have dinner??? no more cal left Comment by tangledsky January 2010
  • Bananas are the perfect "i-don't-have-time-for-breakfast" breakfast. They hold up well in a purse or bag, you can eat them relatively discretely. They don't get all messy. You don't need silverware. And they have just enough of the right kind of sugar to boost your metabolism and keep you going until lunch. Plus they are…
    in having troubles with picking a snack.... Comment by tangledsky January 2010
  • Another veggie here... 6 years. It is a common misconception that animal-based proteins are better than plant & fruit proteins. You can easily get all your protein from veggies and legumes and grains. Check this out: http://www.ivu.org/faq/protein.html It's a pretty detailed explanation, but the point is that you can get…
    in Vegetarians out there? Comment by tangledsky January 2010
  • I know you're strapped for cash, but... If you can save $60: Timex Personal Trainer Heart Rate Monitor T5G971 If you can save $40: Omron HR-100C Heart Rate Monitor (this one is currently on sale on Amazon - $33 w free shipping) If you can save $30: Oregon Scientific SE211 Vibra Trainer Fit Heart Rate Monitor Additionally,…
    in calculating calories burned Comment by tangledsky January 2010
  • They are right - it depends on the type of bread or type of wrap. However, if you want to bypass the issue in its entirety: 1. Substitute pita bread/pockets 2. Use something like Flat Out Multi-Grain or Flat-Out Mini 3. Substitute Lettuce for the bread (this is my favorite way to cut out calories, while still getting a…
    in Wrap or Sandwich? Comment by tangledsky January 2010
  • Wow... I am kind of surprised at all the eggs, bacon, carbs, etc., reponses going on here... What about fruit? Plain fruit, fruit salad, fruit with peanut butter or cottage cheese for protein, or fruit with yogurt for calcium and cultures. Fruit is high in natural sugars so the benefit of eating it in the morning is that…
    in Breakfast Comment by tangledsky January 2010
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