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Post by wifemama on Jan 22, 2013 15:59:27 GMT -5
Ugh! I have completely fallen off the bandwagon! Every day for the last 4 days I do well for much of the day and then give up and over eat I need some motivation please! Some encouragement! Anyone else struggling and we can help eachother out?
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Post by bdkeen on Jan 22, 2013 16:40:32 GMT -5
What are you eating during the day. And what are you overeating? Cravings or just hunger?
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Post by Emily on Jan 22, 2013 18:07:53 GMT -5
Ugh! I have completely fallen off the bandwagon! Every day for the last 4 days I do well for much of the day and then give up and over eat I need some motivation please! Some encouragement! Anyone else struggling and we can help eachother out? wifemama, I have a great tendency to over eat. I just love food, and I get hungry a lot. But I'm eating too much sometimes, so I decided recently that I'm going to practice controlling myself. I'm learning the ropes of eating to be satisfied instead of scarfing. We can practice together!
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Post by beckyd on Jan 22, 2013 18:17:49 GMT -5
Although I've read some opinions in the past several months that advise against drinking a lot of water with your meal, one of the things that helped the most when I was first cutting back on serving amounts was drinking a large glass of water with each meal. It really helped fill me up without filling me out. I don't do it so much now - but it did help me deal with the change. One of the things I do now if I'm tempted to snack/overeat, is to make a whey smoothie or a frap. It takes me awhile to drink it all because it's so cold, so I have something yummy to sip on for at least an hour.
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Post by wifemama on Jan 23, 2013 7:55:23 GMT -5
Thanks I went to bed very, very early yesterday - a lot of it had to do with just plain tiredness. Also, while thinking as I was going to sleep - I realized something. I like bread - BUT I don't like bread substitutes I would rather have chicken salad, etc. over a bed of lettuce. I was doing a lot of oopsie rolls (which are delicious!) But I over did it and then just gave up and wanted a real piece of bread, which led to pizza, which led to.....you get the idea. Perhaps this is an excuse though - I admit I can get full of them! I also have not been exercising in a really long time. A day here or there - but not consistently exercising. I feel awful honestly. I used to run 4x/week. Now - nothing. This makes me feel ick too. As to what I'm eating during the day. I have eggs of some sort for breakfast, or the S oatmeal, lunch has been something like chicken salad, or tuna/fish over salad, leftover S meal from night before. Dinners - meatloaf, chicken, with low starch veggie. Snacks, skinny chocolate, etc. These are the good things The bad things are doritos, pizza, chinese, ice cream, etc. Ugh. I do like the water idea becky. I am reminded, I am NOT drinking enough. Emily - yes I too love food, and I love overeating. Coupled with THM, I am trying to read Made to Crave as well. There is an emotional component to eating for me. Yes, let's practice together Thanks! (Oh and to answer the first question - I am eating from cravings - just to over eat - boredom, sadness, happiness, etc. - again there is an emotional overeating component as well - I spent a lot of time praying last night, fixing my eyes on Christ - this is key!)
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Post by Jessica on Jan 23, 2013 13:53:47 GMT -5
Wifemama- I have been struggling too! I am tired of cocoa powder and tortillas- I want the texture and taste of ''real'' baked goods and tortilla chips! I think I just need to try out different recipes in the book and get out of this 'rut'. It feels hard to do sometimes though, as it usually seems I need a different ingredient I don't have or I have to dirty the blender AGAIN and I'd rather just not eat anything. Ha ha. I think that since this is more of a lifestyle change, it just still requires adjustment and getting used to, even months later. We will get there!!! I have also decided that sometimes cheat meals are ok for me. Like this past weekend, my husband and I were staining lumber all day to build bookshelves. We decided to just order Chinese out of ease (because we were focusing the ENTIRE day to staining) and to celebrate his new promotion. I am not a purist, and at this point in my life, I'd rather enjoy some yummy 'cheat' food once in a while with family, then get too caught up in being 'on plan' and abstaining or feeling guilty. I just make healthy choices for my next snack or meal. I know some people take pride in sticking to the plan 100%, knowing they are making extremely healthy choices, and that's WONDERFUL and something to admire. But I find that this mentality and way of life isn't a good fit for me. My point is, I guess, that while I don't advocate eating junk food often, I don't think it necessary to feel guilty about having a 'fun' meal with family or friends once in a while. That takes the 'fun' right out!! And as for the overeating, I started doing something today that may help you too! I went to my jewelry box and pulled out a bracelet and put it on my dominant hand. Just a cheap costume one I won't worry about wearing daily. Every time I see this bracelet, I'm going to think in my head ''150!!!'' (my goal weight). Then when I'm reaching for junk or even more of something on plan, like skinny chocolate, I can then have a visual reminder to help me decide whether I really want the food, or 150! If your budget allows, you could even make it really fun and go pick one out at the store for $5 or 10! Just know you're not alone and we're all going through this together!!
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Post by cindy on Jan 23, 2013 14:38:07 GMT -5
I typically have a terrible time at night with wanting to eat. I can do really well all day long and then ruin it with mindless munching in the evening. I still struggle with this, but what I am trying to do is to have good snacks ready to grab in the fridge for when I need them. I've also really tried to familiarize myself with Fuel Pull snacks, so that I have a variety to choose from. I love the puddings, and they keep well in the fridge for several days. the meringues are a great choice to satisfy sweet cravings, and so low in calories that eating several adds minimal calories to your day. the smoothies/frap are good, and if you make them thick and eat with a spoon can take a LONG time to finish. I can really overdo nuts, so I've counted mine out into 100-cal portions and try to limit myself to one of those.
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Post by Jessica on Jan 23, 2013 15:13:02 GMT -5
I like your tips, Cindy! Night time is my weakness too. Good ideas!
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Post by Emily on Jan 23, 2013 15:52:24 GMT -5
Wifemama, I am much the same. I will eat from boredom or emotional reasons too. I really am genuinely hungry more often than, say, my mom, but sometimes I really do eat just because I want to. Pearl's post about not scarfing really helped to remind me that sometimes it's OK to not eat! I'm trying to keep myself busy, and set certain time limits for myself to have between snacks/meals. That's helping already. I try to think something like, "OK, I can make it another 30 minutes before snack." But I never deny myself an afternoon snack, or an evening snack. I simply try to make it an actual snack, not a meal, and at night I do almost strictly FP. But if I deny myself that pleasure of eating in the evening, I'll go crazy! And keeping busy really helps. I'm just still trying to figure out how to occupy myself without being tempted by food all day. The kitchen is always near... =)
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Post by Blessed Beyond Measure on Jan 24, 2013 8:48:38 GMT -5
I'm struggling too. I seem to fail every morning if I don't havr cookie bowl oatmeal. I need to b able to just sit down and eat. So, I ate off plan cereal this morning as I couldn't bring myself to make it before bed. The blender was dirty, everyobe was asleep and I was facing only 5 hours sleep. Tired me had no will power at 6am. BUT what I ate was all carb, little fat. So, I'm just going to jumo back in with no S til 9am.
Would it help if you stocked the fridge and freezer with plan approved snacks?
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Post by bdkeen on Jan 24, 2013 9:39:11 GMT -5
I have found that I really have to have things on hand. I make a protein smoothie and fill up the blender with it. I eat half and stick the other half in the freezer for later! It's always there for when I am feeling hungry or snacky. I also don't leave myself hungry at mealtimes. I eat until I am full. I would start feeling very resentful and deprived if I left the dinner table hungry. Hang in there wifemama!!!
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Post by wifemama on Jan 24, 2013 9:50:25 GMT -5
Yes, I think it helps to have plan approved snacks, maybe. I am in a much better place this morning! I had a great talk with my hubby last night. I was all prepared for him to say this is just a fad, why don't you stop and do something like weight watchers - but he didn't! He wants me to keep going! That helps so much! It reminded me, this isn't just about me and my "falling off the bandwagon", but its about being healthy for my family too. Blessedbeyondmeasure - I have oatmeal, with protein powder, coconut oil, almond milk and nustevia for those mornings I need something quick. I use quick oats for when I am really pressed for time. I don't know if that is ok (I know old fashioned oats best, but hopefully this is a good sub for us non-purists ) I will ask this question on a separate thread I also am going to post a wonderful blog post from a dear friend of mine. She has done wonderfully, really eating the THM way (although she doesn't know that yet - I want to encourage her to read this book!) Look for it in another post
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Post by angieg on Jan 24, 2013 11:59:28 GMT -5
I have been giving in and eating junk for the past few days- I had a feeling hormones were playing a part, in the form of PMS! Well, I was right! I couldn't figure out why I was doing this after doing so well for literally weeks. It started with giving in on some really great pizza (yall know the famous recipe!!). I think it must be my carb addiction rearing it's ugly head! We have so many good, healthy options on the THM plan. I am refocused to get back to it today! Today is a new day! We don't want to undo all the beautiful work we've already done! Thanks for commiserating ladies!
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Post by cindy on Jan 24, 2013 20:19:48 GMT -5
I know how it is when it's time for bed and the blender is not a good option! Some of the mamas over on the facebook page have been talking about overnight oats (no blender necessary) instead of the cookie bowl oatmeal, and this might be a good option for those nights when you have enough energy to toss stuff together but not actually heat, blend, or clean. Pearl has confirmed that it's an FP, and those of us who have tried it have loved it! Credit to Jamie Jamieson on facebook for modifying the original overnight oats recipe into something usable for THM!
1/4 c uncooked old-fashioned oatmeal 1/3 c unsweetend almond milk 1/4c 0% greek yogurt 1.5 tsp chia seeds 1.5 tsp truvia (to taste)
Add all of the above to a bowl or jar, and top with frozen berries. Cover, refrigerate, and pull out to enjoy the next morning.
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Post by Melissa on Jan 24, 2013 23:42:01 GMT -5
How much does this make? I just mixed up a batch and it only looks like a cup or so... I've been making the chia tapioca pudding for my husband to grab when he has an early meeting and that fills up a pint jar. I did this for some variety, but I'm not sure this will be enough to fill him up. If I doubled it, would it still be fuel pull? Or does that many oats make it E?
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