NWFlyer 2 #1 January 30, 2007 I've been reading the threads, and it's exciting to see so many people committing to getting healthier in the new year. It's been my New Year's resolution, too, to get back to what works for me, and I've already dropped 10 or so pounds, am back to a regular gym routine, and am having to hike up my jeans. I've probably mentioned on here before that a few years ago, I lost 125 lbs. No surgery, no drugs, just pure behavior modification. Some of that has creeped back on because I let old, bad habits sneak back in, but here I am again, back into the good habits. Competition doesn't motivate me, though, so I'm just going to keep quietly working on my own. But anyway ... I've battled with my weight all my life before finally stumbling on what works for me and I thought I'd share some ideas. --Losing weight does not mean starving yourself. Yes, starvation will cause you to lose weight, but it won't be a lot of fun and you won't stick with it for too long. --Eat when you're hungry. Stop when you're satisfied. Not full. Not gut-busted. Listen to your body. It's telling you when to feed it and when to stop. --Don't think of it as a diet, think of it as creating better habits. It's not about depriving yourself, it's about improving yourself. --Eat breakfast. Eat something that satisfies you. For me, it's protein in the morning. I usually have time to make breakfast, but if you don't, have a bunch of hard boiled eggs, or some cheese sticks, or something that you can grab and eat on the way to work or when you get there. Get the small single serve cups of oatmeal (but try to get ones with lower sugar) and make those in the office. But eat SOMETHING. --Minimize sugar and simple carbs. Those are the kinds of foods that send your energy spiking and crashing. They often make you crave more. If you eat things that are more filling and have protein and at least *some* fat, you're going to get hungry less. --Minimize processed food. Yeah, buying a bunch of Lean Cuisine and Healthy Choice stuff makes it sound so easy, but you're going to do a lot better in the long run if you can get into whole foods and unprocessed stuff. Also, if you read the labels on a lot of processed foods, the first or second ingredient is high fructose corn syrup, i.e., sugar. A lot of times when processed food is made lower in fat, it's made higher in sugar. --Be prepared (part 1). The easiest way to sabotage your good work is not to be ready for an unexpected situation. Have protein bars or almonds in your purse/desk/glove compartment. If you get stuck in traffic you'll be less inclined to pull off and grab McDonalds if there's something healthier to munch on that you have with you. If you're in a meeting with a plateful of donuts and croissants, you'll feel better if you have a banana in your desk that you can go grab and eat instead. --Be prepared (part 2). Make sure you have stuff in your house to make simple, healthy meals, so you'll be less inclined to call up the local pizza joint and order a jumbo carnivore special. I keep tons of stuff in my freezer so I can pull something out in the morning. Chicken breast, frozen turkey meatballs, chicken wings (moderation on those!), soups I've prepared in large quantities and frozen, etc., etc. In my fridge I always have a bag or two of salad mix so it's easy to whip up a quick salad. I keep stuff around that I like on salads like goat cheese, and walnuts, so I don't get bored. --Eating out is all about portion control. The vast majority of restaurants serve portions that are way more than one person needs to eat. Share meals with a friend. Or ask for a to-go box and package up half your entree as soon as you get it, then you won't be tempted to just finish it off *and* you'll have yummy leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. Make meals out of appetizers instead of whole entrees. Skip the filler stuff (the bread, the rice, the beans). --Do something. Even if you hate to work out, do something. Even if you don't feel like it, go to the gym and say "Well, I'll at least do something." Maybe you normally do 30 minutes on the treadmill and tonight you only do 15. So what, you went. Chances are once you get there, you'll do something. --Too busy to do something? Do something anyway. When I get crazy busy in my home office, I still think of ways to keep moving. I'll come up with something I need to check in my laundry room, two floors down. I'll run up and down to the kitchen all day to get water, instead of getting it from my bathroom right next door. --Know what your trigger foods are. Some people can eat small amounts of their favorite foods and be satisfied, others can't. I have learned that there's certain things (ice cream is one) that I just can't do, because I don't eat it in small quantities. I have to just make it completely off limits. But if you can handle small quantities, allow yourself to indulge slightly maybe once a week or once a month. --Measure progress against your own goals. I think the healthy competition of this contest can be a good thing, but remember that the only one you're ultimately competing with is yourself. Everyone's going to come into this with different starting points and end goals. For some it's toning and already slim body, for others, it's losing weight and getting back into shape. --Pay attention to how your clothes feel in addition to what the scale says. Sometimes, that says more about how you're improving your body than the scale will. If you're building muscle, muscle is more dense than fat, so your body may be smaller but not weigh that much less. But you can squeeze into those old jeans, can't you? So that's progress. --Find what works and stick to it, even through weeks and months where things don't move. --SOme people need to weigh themselves daily. But if you do weigh yourself daily, don't put all that much stock in the fluctuations. Always weigh yourself at the same time every day (I like mornings, after I've peed and before I've had anything to eat or drink. I think that is the most consistent time of day for me). Your weight will go up and down throughout the day ... quit obsessing about it. It may go up and down by a pound or two or three from day to day. Focus on the overall trend, not the bouncing around. I'm sure there's others who have ideas, but that's what I've picked up from years of fighting, and finally, finding what works for me. I'll probably think of 10 more things after I post this!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #2 January 30, 2007 That's about the best advice I've seen on this forum. You go girl!"I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsw71 0 #3 January 30, 2007 You're so awesome Krisanne! Thanks for the inspiration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #4 January 30, 2007 Hooray! Thanks, Krisanne! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #5 January 30, 2007 See, I said I'd think of more stuff. Specific to skydiving ... --Be prepared (3)... be prepared to deal with the DZ. Have healthy stuff to munch on throughout the day. I know my eating habits at the DZ tend to be pretty bad, but when I'm focusing on it, I do a lot better because I can pull out a protein bar or almonds from my gear bag instead of going in on the mid-day pizza order. --Booze can be a real issue. Not only does beer have a lot of calories, alcohol can make you say "fuck it" to all your plans and get the munchies at midnight so next thing you know you're chowing down on Moons over My Hammy at Denny's at 2 a.m. Some mixed drinks can be better choices calorie-wise, but a lot of mixers are loaded with sugar and calories. Wine's not bad, but the calories of it still add up. I tend not to drink all that much when I'm trying to be disciplined about food ... they go hand in hand for me."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lawrocket 3 #6 January 30, 2007 Great stuff, Krisanne. I lost 80 pounds - jeez, over ten years ago - and I reckon I can add what I've learned to keep the weight off (I'm presently 6'1" and 190 - a decent weight): - eat small amounts throughout the day. Grazing is the way to go because it prevents you from gorging. - take your time eating a meal. Ever have a date and can't finish a meal you've finished on your own lots of times? It's because the body is sending you a signal after a while. Take your time, enjoy the food! - keep yourself busy. Nature's own appetite suppressants are endorphins. Do something that requires physical effort or even concentration. I do crossword puzzles or Sudoku to keep my mind occupied. - Don't allow yourself a day per week of enjoyment. Give yourself a little enjoyment each day. Feel the urge for some ice cream? Have a scoop. Not three scoops. A scoop. - Cut down on alcohol. Man, this is a key source of calorie building. The easiest way to do this is to drink after you eat or while you eat. You're already full, and therefore will drink far less. - Have kids. I've got a 2 1/2 year old son. And a 2 month old daughter. See the part about "keeping busy." - Manage your sleep patterns. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #7 January 30, 2007 Agreed! Thanks for posting that! It's all stuff I know but rarely think about when I am driving to work passing McDonald's. Right now my key is water. I think I am finally getting used to drinking more water and I think it is helping. Great post! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #8 January 30, 2007 QuoteRight now my key is water. I think I am finally getting used to drinking more water and I think it is helping. Great post! I knew people would remind me of important stuff like that. Water rocks. It fills you up somewhat, and helps keep your system functioning well. I like to think it flushes out lots of bad stuff, too. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #9 January 30, 2007 I have been drinking water daily now for the entire year!!!! Aren'y you proud! I have to stop an hour before leaving work or I have to make pit stops on the way home. I think of clensing my body when I drink water too. I just read that you should drink 50% of your weight in ounces if you are sedentary and 75% of your weight in ounces if you are active. Add 16 ounces if you live in a dry climate. That seems insane. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #10 January 30, 2007 Quote I just read that you should drink 50% of your weight in ounces if you are sedentary and 75% of your weight in ounces if you are active. Add 16 ounces if you live in a dry climate. That seems insane. Doesn't seem that out of line. The "standard" recommendation is 8 8-oz glasses a day, which is 64 oz. Half your weight in ounces ... for 150 lbs, that's 75 oz. For 200 lbs, that's 100 oz."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #11 January 30, 2007 Something I just started doing this week is keeping a bag of baby carrots OPEN and ACCESSIBLE on my counter all day long. I also buy little bags of sweet peas and I cut up celery and I have stopped keeping the veggies in the crisper in my 'fridge. Why? Because I can't see them in the crisper! I keep them in a bowl so every time I open the door, I crunch something. I bought 'Skinny Cow' brand low fat sugar free fudge pops -they are HUGE and only 100 calories! I have Weight Watchers frozen desserts, I have meal replacement bars and protein bars and shakes, and BBQ protein chips (YUMMY!) ready. I also bought a few varieties of 100 calorie snack bags (like Wheat thins, Nutter Butter even has a 100 calorie bag...) and POPCORN you can buy in 100 calorie bags, too. When I am dying for chocolate or other desserts, I grab a Yoplait light yogurt or one of their Whips. They run from 100-190 calories, which is MUCH better than an actual slice of key lime pie (one of my favorites! ) Another thing my mommy taught me (she has slimmed down 25 pounds) is to brush your teeth if you're craving sweet! That's right, you don't often feel like eating after you've just brushed your teeth. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #12 January 30, 2007 Another one that's helped me... Do NOT weigh yourself every day. Some days are going to be good and others bad, and a few bad weigh-ins in a row can be very disheartening. Pick a specific day of the week and a specific time of that day. You'll see more cumulative effect instead of the daily ups & downs. Also, be prepared for a bad weigh-in that day...if you're on a good plan, you won't have more than one or two in a row. If you do, look at your plan and your compliance with it and adjust whichever needs it. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #13 January 30, 2007 I see some skinny ladies here at work brush their teeth. It must work. I haven't talked myself into bringing one to work, but I think I will start brushing when I get home. I tend to snack too much on sampling dinner while I am cooking it! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 January 30, 2007 I keep sugar-free hard candies around. They take a while to finish, and usually satisfy my sweet cravings just enough. These are particularly delicious and they sell them at most drugstores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #15 January 30, 2007 I hear the daily weigh-in comment daily! I can't seem to not step on that darn scale. I once took out the batteries and threw them behind a big dresser. I am much less obsessed with it these days. I even forget sometimes. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #16 January 30, 2007 QuoteI keep sugar-free hard candies around. They take a while to finish, and usually satisfy my sweet cravings just enough. These are particularly delicious and they sell them at most drugstores. Just don't eat too many!!!!!! I have Russel Stover's SF mint patties here. Yum! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #17 January 30, 2007 QuoteQuoteI keep sugar-free hard candies around. They take a while to finish, and usually satisfy my sweet cravings just enough. These are particularly delicious and they sell them at most drugstores. Just don't eat too many!!!!!! I have Russel Stover's SF mint patties here. Yum! Well, yes... the sugar-free candies can have undesirable digestive effects. Which is why I avoid the chocolates - I can't eat just one of those, even though I *know* I'll be hating life in a few hours."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #18 January 30, 2007 Quote- take your time eating a meal. Ever have a date and can't finish a meal you've finished on your own lots of times? It's because the body is sending you a signal after a while. Take your time, enjoy the food! True! They say it takes your body 20 minutes to realize it is full. I like to force myself to put my fork down and take a drink of water between bites. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #19 January 30, 2007 I dont know what meal replacement bars you've bought, but my FAVES are: Luna ~ Smores (i think 19g of protein) Special K ~ Strawberry Yogurt (i think 10 or 11g of protein) I love them both and they're so convenient to eat at work or at school. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lauraliscious 0 #20 January 30, 2007 There is some great info in this thread! Thanks for starting it, Krisanne. As for the water thing, that doesn't seem that out of line to me either. I started drinking water out of a Nalgene bottle (slightly more than 32 oz.) in college. I just keep refilling it throughout the day. I easily go through 3 re-fills a day now, and can definitely tell when I'm dehydrated. I feel better when I'm drinking water. Another good tip is to try not to eat too soon before you go to bed because your metabolism is down when you're sleeping. I try not to eat for at least 2 hours before I sleep. It's definitley tough to do sometimes though. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #21 January 30, 2007 Another I just thought about at lunch... I was eating hot wings and a salad with goat cheese, walnuts, and homemade raspberry vinaigrette. Healthy does not equal boring!!! Think flavor! Balsamic vinegar! Hot sauce! Herbs and spices! Curries! There's lots of ways to make healthy eating more interesting. It's not all dry rice cakes and dressing-free salad."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #22 January 30, 2007 OK, any more real, helpful, intelligent advice and we're gonna kick you out of Bonfire, young lady!And thanks, you hit some points that I hadn't considered.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #23 January 30, 2007 QuoteOK, any more real, helpful, intelligent advice and we're gonna kick you out of Bonfire, young lady!And thanks, you hit some points that I hadn't considered. So sorry. This is all bullshit anyway. The real secret is to take at least four different diet pills, each of which will take pounds off a different part of your body. Of course, in addition to that, you will need to eat only grapefruit, pop tarts, and jordan almonds."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #24 January 30, 2007 QuoteI dont know what meal replacement bars you've bought, but my FAVES are: Luna ~ Smores (i think 19g of protein) Special K ~ Strawberry Yogurt (i think 10 or 11g of protein) I love them both and they're so convenient to eat at work or at school. Those special k ones are great! I could eat the whole box in a day! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaM 0 #25 January 30, 2007 I think water has FINALLY become a habit. Can I become addicted? I have to stop by 2:30 as I mentioned. I am done til I get home, but but but... I WANT MORE!!!!!! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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ACMESkydiver 0 #4 January 30, 2007 Hooray! Thanks, Krisanne! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #5 January 30, 2007 See, I said I'd think of more stuff. Specific to skydiving ... --Be prepared (3)... be prepared to deal with the DZ. Have healthy stuff to munch on throughout the day. I know my eating habits at the DZ tend to be pretty bad, but when I'm focusing on it, I do a lot better because I can pull out a protein bar or almonds from my gear bag instead of going in on the mid-day pizza order. --Booze can be a real issue. Not only does beer have a lot of calories, alcohol can make you say "fuck it" to all your plans and get the munchies at midnight so next thing you know you're chowing down on Moons over My Hammy at Denny's at 2 a.m. Some mixed drinks can be better choices calorie-wise, but a lot of mixers are loaded with sugar and calories. Wine's not bad, but the calories of it still add up. I tend not to drink all that much when I'm trying to be disciplined about food ... they go hand in hand for me."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #6 January 30, 2007 Great stuff, Krisanne. I lost 80 pounds - jeez, over ten years ago - and I reckon I can add what I've learned to keep the weight off (I'm presently 6'1" and 190 - a decent weight): - eat small amounts throughout the day. Grazing is the way to go because it prevents you from gorging. - take your time eating a meal. Ever have a date and can't finish a meal you've finished on your own lots of times? It's because the body is sending you a signal after a while. Take your time, enjoy the food! - keep yourself busy. Nature's own appetite suppressants are endorphins. Do something that requires physical effort or even concentration. I do crossword puzzles or Sudoku to keep my mind occupied. - Don't allow yourself a day per week of enjoyment. Give yourself a little enjoyment each day. Feel the urge for some ice cream? Have a scoop. Not three scoops. A scoop. - Cut down on alcohol. Man, this is a key source of calorie building. The easiest way to do this is to drink after you eat or while you eat. You're already full, and therefore will drink far less. - Have kids. I've got a 2 1/2 year old son. And a 2 month old daughter. See the part about "keeping busy." - Manage your sleep patterns. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #7 January 30, 2007 Agreed! Thanks for posting that! It's all stuff I know but rarely think about when I am driving to work passing McDonald's. Right now my key is water. I think I am finally getting used to drinking more water and I think it is helping. Great post! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #8 January 30, 2007 QuoteRight now my key is water. I think I am finally getting used to drinking more water and I think it is helping. Great post! I knew people would remind me of important stuff like that. Water rocks. It fills you up somewhat, and helps keep your system functioning well. I like to think it flushes out lots of bad stuff, too. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #9 January 30, 2007 I have been drinking water daily now for the entire year!!!! Aren'y you proud! I have to stop an hour before leaving work or I have to make pit stops on the way home. I think of clensing my body when I drink water too. I just read that you should drink 50% of your weight in ounces if you are sedentary and 75% of your weight in ounces if you are active. Add 16 ounces if you live in a dry climate. That seems insane. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 January 30, 2007 Quote I just read that you should drink 50% of your weight in ounces if you are sedentary and 75% of your weight in ounces if you are active. Add 16 ounces if you live in a dry climate. That seems insane. Doesn't seem that out of line. The "standard" recommendation is 8 8-oz glasses a day, which is 64 oz. Half your weight in ounces ... for 150 lbs, that's 75 oz. For 200 lbs, that's 100 oz."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #11 January 30, 2007 Something I just started doing this week is keeping a bag of baby carrots OPEN and ACCESSIBLE on my counter all day long. I also buy little bags of sweet peas and I cut up celery and I have stopped keeping the veggies in the crisper in my 'fridge. Why? Because I can't see them in the crisper! I keep them in a bowl so every time I open the door, I crunch something. I bought 'Skinny Cow' brand low fat sugar free fudge pops -they are HUGE and only 100 calories! I have Weight Watchers frozen desserts, I have meal replacement bars and protein bars and shakes, and BBQ protein chips (YUMMY!) ready. I also bought a few varieties of 100 calorie snack bags (like Wheat thins, Nutter Butter even has a 100 calorie bag...) and POPCORN you can buy in 100 calorie bags, too. When I am dying for chocolate or other desserts, I grab a Yoplait light yogurt or one of their Whips. They run from 100-190 calories, which is MUCH better than an actual slice of key lime pie (one of my favorites! ) Another thing my mommy taught me (she has slimmed down 25 pounds) is to brush your teeth if you're craving sweet! That's right, you don't often feel like eating after you've just brushed your teeth. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #12 January 30, 2007 Another one that's helped me... Do NOT weigh yourself every day. Some days are going to be good and others bad, and a few bad weigh-ins in a row can be very disheartening. Pick a specific day of the week and a specific time of that day. You'll see more cumulative effect instead of the daily ups & downs. Also, be prepared for a bad weigh-in that day...if you're on a good plan, you won't have more than one or two in a row. If you do, look at your plan and your compliance with it and adjust whichever needs it. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #13 January 30, 2007 I see some skinny ladies here at work brush their teeth. It must work. I haven't talked myself into bringing one to work, but I think I will start brushing when I get home. I tend to snack too much on sampling dinner while I am cooking it! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 January 30, 2007 I keep sugar-free hard candies around. They take a while to finish, and usually satisfy my sweet cravings just enough. These are particularly delicious and they sell them at most drugstores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #15 January 30, 2007 I hear the daily weigh-in comment daily! I can't seem to not step on that darn scale. I once took out the batteries and threw them behind a big dresser. I am much less obsessed with it these days. I even forget sometimes. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #16 January 30, 2007 QuoteI keep sugar-free hard candies around. They take a while to finish, and usually satisfy my sweet cravings just enough. These are particularly delicious and they sell them at most drugstores. Just don't eat too many!!!!!! I have Russel Stover's SF mint patties here. Yum! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 January 30, 2007 QuoteQuoteI keep sugar-free hard candies around. They take a while to finish, and usually satisfy my sweet cravings just enough. These are particularly delicious and they sell them at most drugstores. Just don't eat too many!!!!!! I have Russel Stover's SF mint patties here. Yum! Well, yes... the sugar-free candies can have undesirable digestive effects. Which is why I avoid the chocolates - I can't eat just one of those, even though I *know* I'll be hating life in a few hours."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #18 January 30, 2007 Quote- take your time eating a meal. Ever have a date and can't finish a meal you've finished on your own lots of times? It's because the body is sending you a signal after a while. Take your time, enjoy the food! True! They say it takes your body 20 minutes to realize it is full. I like to force myself to put my fork down and take a drink of water between bites. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #19 January 30, 2007 I dont know what meal replacement bars you've bought, but my FAVES are: Luna ~ Smores (i think 19g of protein) Special K ~ Strawberry Yogurt (i think 10 or 11g of protein) I love them both and they're so convenient to eat at work or at school. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #20 January 30, 2007 There is some great info in this thread! Thanks for starting it, Krisanne. As for the water thing, that doesn't seem that out of line to me either. I started drinking water out of a Nalgene bottle (slightly more than 32 oz.) in college. I just keep refilling it throughout the day. I easily go through 3 re-fills a day now, and can definitely tell when I'm dehydrated. I feel better when I'm drinking water. Another good tip is to try not to eat too soon before you go to bed because your metabolism is down when you're sleeping. I try not to eat for at least 2 hours before I sleep. It's definitley tough to do sometimes though. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #21 January 30, 2007 Another I just thought about at lunch... I was eating hot wings and a salad with goat cheese, walnuts, and homemade raspberry vinaigrette. Healthy does not equal boring!!! Think flavor! Balsamic vinegar! Hot sauce! Herbs and spices! Curries! There's lots of ways to make healthy eating more interesting. It's not all dry rice cakes and dressing-free salad."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #22 January 30, 2007 OK, any more real, helpful, intelligent advice and we're gonna kick you out of Bonfire, young lady!And thanks, you hit some points that I hadn't considered.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #23 January 30, 2007 QuoteOK, any more real, helpful, intelligent advice and we're gonna kick you out of Bonfire, young lady!And thanks, you hit some points that I hadn't considered. So sorry. This is all bullshit anyway. The real secret is to take at least four different diet pills, each of which will take pounds off a different part of your body. Of course, in addition to that, you will need to eat only grapefruit, pop tarts, and jordan almonds."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #24 January 30, 2007 QuoteI dont know what meal replacement bars you've bought, but my FAVES are: Luna ~ Smores (i think 19g of protein) Special K ~ Strawberry Yogurt (i think 10 or 11g of protein) I love them both and they're so convenient to eat at work or at school. Those special k ones are great! I could eat the whole box in a day! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #25 January 30, 2007 I think water has FINALLY become a habit. Can I become addicted? I have to stop by 2:30 as I mentioned. I am done til I get home, but but but... I WANT MORE!!!!!! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
