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Try a meal delivery service where the food is precooked and portioned. All you have to do is reheat. I’m talking that shelf stable crap like Jenny Craig, but fresh whole ingredients already prepared. I have used one when I’m in a kick of not wanting to cook or meal/ingredient prep. A good one won’t be cheap, but it also…

And where did I say it was a single data point to conclude someone isn’t healthy? Where did I conclude OP is unhealthy? Being mindful of sodium intake is absolutely a part of healthy eating, one part of it. There’s no fact dispute that too much sodium intake is unhealthy, especially over long term. OP noticed her intake is…

I think it’s different for everyone, it has to do with what motivates you and makes you feel happy. For me, the second I feel like I HAVE to do something or it feels chore like, it becomes something I won’t do. I have greatly swung in weight over the years because I’d do too rigorous fitness than I’d care to do for life…

I disagree that you should ignore your sodium intake. If you are choosing to eat a healthy lifestyle, then being mindful of it is important. Sodium intake at high levels isn’t healthy at all, especially over long term. Eating frozen foods will automatically cause you to consume higher sodium levels. Any processed food…

Beer. But I hate beer ;) If I really want it, I will spend calories on it, and just balance out either through activities or later food choice.

Yes, pizza IS life is n NJ

Pizza. I haven’t given up pizza, I still eat it. But I’d eat a half pie instead of my 2 slices lol

I don’t really have food cravings during my cycle. But if I have such a strong overwhelming craving for something in particular, and that strong urge is NOT an emotional desire to eat, I just eat it and make mental note to not go off the rails. When I stopped restricting myself and being mindful, I’ve been able to enjoy…

Lunch today: Spiralized turnips roasted Roasted mushrooms (seasoned with smoked paprika) Rotisserie chicken 1.5 servings of Alfredo sauce Mixed together for a hearty but low carb meal bowl. It was fantastic. I buy my veggies precut/prespiralized/presliced to cut down on effort. I choose to spend a bit more for convenience

You’re best bet is to make your own. Crockpot is great for this. A staple I have is chicken stock (either make my own or shop labels for low sodium no sugar), 2 rotisserie chicken breasts, frozen sliced carrots and diced celery plus some seasoning. Easy, tasty.

Agree. Motivation is only necessary to take that first step to change. It’s commitment, with reasonable and livable boundaries that make this a life change. Thinking of this as a “lifetime challenge” used to overwhelm me and make me check out and give up. Once I let go of trying lose weight as quick as possible (only to…

It’s tricky, and I haven’t been terribly successful in the past...hence why I’m in this situation lol. I’m a huge work in progress. What I’ve discovered, is I have to follow what my mindset is at that day. If it’s an indulgent food, let’s use cheesecake as an example, and I don’t think just eating a half slice will satisfy…

Also, I stopped beating myself up if I screwed up. Having one bad meal wasn’t end of world. I’ve also had to be mindful of learning my emotional eating triggers and my binge food triggers. Instead of focusing on one meal that wasn’t in my best interest, I pay attention to trends. If I’ve noticed that I have been eating…

I build in wine, pizza, and a sweet treat for Friday nights. On Sat and Sun, if I know I have plans, I will eat very clean so I can eat pretty much what I want at the event (within reason-I don’t gobble 2 cheeseburgers and down 10martinis) It’s all mental for me. The second I feel like I can’t have or do something it makes…

I think you know enough to let this one end.

I eat when I’m hungry, no set time

Rotisserie chicken, prebaggef ceaser salad (I toss croutons and dressing, but keep the Parmesan) and use TesseMae’s ceasar dressing. Shredded rotisserie chicken and baked sweet potato or other roasted veggie of choice. Rotisserie chicken soup (chicken, bone broth, crinkle cut frozen carrots, seasonings) tossed in crockpot.…

I think it’s the sugar alcohols that cause that. It’s the same crap in Atkins bars that messes with the stomach. Honestly, I budget to eat the real thing. I eat very clean M-F using fresh meal delivery service Eat Clean Bro. On Sat and Sun, I will eat what I want Meaning if I want to down a half pint of Ben and Jerry’s, I…

PaleoPro protein powder. Aztec Vanilla flavor is good. It’s does have stevia leaf extract in it. Not sure if that’s out of what you’d consider. It’s on amazon if you want to check it out. I like that it’s beef and egg protein rather than whey.

Actually yes, and V8 has 640mg in 12 fl oz, where water has about 12. A 20 oz Diet Coke has 70. So it depends on the drink. I wasn’t talking about soft drinks in my sodium references, I was in a side convo. Sorry, too much sodium in a diet is bad for you, and largest source is processed foods.

I also never said salt is bad per se. But 600mg is almost half of daily IDEAL recommended sodium intake just on one meal. That’s ALOT of sodium in one meal considering you have two meals and possibly 1-2 snacks to eat, plus what may be in your beverages etc. It’s not recommended to exceed 2300 mg salt per day, but 1500mg…

I am. I rarely use it when cooking, and hear complaints from the family. Deli meats and cheeses also can bother me. For a while I thought it could be MSG sensitive, but not every food I ate with MSG had same effect. MSG is almost as prevalent as sodium in packaged foods. I just know high sodium foods and I don’t always get…

If you feel good eating lean cuisines, then do that. The sodium content alone in those meals makes me feel awful. I can also eat a larger volume of food if I simply eat quality proteins and roasted fresh veggies. For me, the taste of freshly prepared far exceeds any prepackaged meal. But me saying that doesn’t mean I’m…

Yes, and it’s part of binging disorder that I’m working through. It’s not a great cycle to create for yourself if you can avoid it.

Nope, not perception. Not anything noticeable alone, but it was only one bit of the artificial fake food to be cut out...and after getting rid of all of it, yes, felt much better. Nobody is going to die if they put a tiny bit of crap in their diet. But why be so angry about someone suggesting to be aware of it? I’m not…

It really depends on you. I don’t think there’s a right/wrong. If a slight increase will cause you to be over restrictive or put you in an unhealthy relationship with food, don’t do it. But if the daily weigh in serves as the ritual to remind you to be mindful of your food and exercise, go for it. Your weight is only one…

Ok, so I’ve been in therapy dealing with my issues related to binge eating. I totally hear you. Do both, but don’t go nuts (which can be characteristic to those of us who binge and restrict in a disordered way). Just start with walking every day. Start with just 15 mins a day and move up. Same with food, be mindful but not…

Also, check your creamer ingredients. Many of the flavored ones are non-dairy, meaning it’s mostly water and sugar (usually high fructose corn syrup). I almost died when I actually looked at ingredients. You can buy organic half and half that is only milk and cream.

Ditch the diet soda because of the artificial sweeteners. Sodas in general are crap foods and coffee isn’t nearly as bad. If it’s a vice/treat for you, maybe wean off to move to seltzer water with a squeeze of lemon or lime or some other fresh fruit. I did that to drop soda and I don’t miss soda at all. I couldn’t care…

I didn’t read all the posts, so I may have missed someone else mentioning this...Whole30 is not long term diet. It’s about addressing your relationship with food, discovering what foods make you feel good vs. not (allergies/sensitivities) and the learning to reintroduce foods that were initially restricted. The foods…