indimom
Are We There Yet?
- Joined
- Jul 18, 2008
Count me in to the crappy week club. I admit I went over my points on two of the seven days, but still. I did use all my flex and didn't do well with the water and only excercised four days, so I guess there is my answer. I also forgot to check if my points were lower, and I bet they are...
I'm up +2lbs. this week.
Bree, I like your idea For suggestions that help us lose.
*Breakfast is a major issue for me, which is why I have mainly stuck to cream of wheat (that I spice up with Splenda and cinnamon) and half of a grapefruit (with splenda), it holds me until lunchtime with no cravings. Most traditional breakfast foods just make me STARVING by midmorning. I used to skip breakfast when I dieted, but I know this is a major no-no, so I've worked out this alternative that works for me (most of the time).
*For whatever reason, warm drinks just make me feel full and more satisfied, so I make warm lemonade (diet) as a treat. I've also bought the diet apple cider mixes from time to time.
*Like you, veggies are a big one for me. I eat a LOT. I'm ashamed to admit it, but like, an entire bag of the steamable veggies in one sitting. Tons of food, very low points. (My only issue with this is, I just can't eat veggies as a "snack." I pretty much reserve them for meal times so I don't snack much between meals or if I do, they aren't the best choices.)
*Carbs are my worst enemy. The minute I eat one, I am craving them for days again. I really try to restrict myself to just simple/plain bread/crackers/rice/un-sweetened cereal/potatoes. I can't do snack packs of cookies, for example. Puts me completely out of control.
Here are a couple low point "go to" snacks for when I'm feeling the munchies (that I obviously did NOT go to this week ):
*Suger Free Jello. Add fruit if you need more "bulk" or add fat free whipped topping just to make it less boring.
*Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt, with a couple strawberries and a tablespoon or two of granola. Makes a pretty and tasty parfait.
*Using the lite bread, egg beaters and fat free cheese, I get a very filling (and tasty) sandwich.
*Any Lite soup. Something about the warmth makes it very filling and satisfying.
Hope these help somebody. I don't really have advice for weeks like this, where I just don't follow the tips I already know. The cooler months are always difficult for me, I just don't enjoy walking when it's cold and I get so sleepy and lazy when the sun isn't out and warming things up.
I'm actually considering "treating" myself to a short tanning session on Saturdays to see if this will improve my mood. I know it's bad, but it makes me feel better and I actually had a nurse suggest it for improving the winter doldrums I always seem to suffer from. Couldn't hurt to try, at least a couple times??
I'm up +2lbs. this week.
Bree, I like your idea For suggestions that help us lose.
*Breakfast is a major issue for me, which is why I have mainly stuck to cream of wheat (that I spice up with Splenda and cinnamon) and half of a grapefruit (with splenda), it holds me until lunchtime with no cravings. Most traditional breakfast foods just make me STARVING by midmorning. I used to skip breakfast when I dieted, but I know this is a major no-no, so I've worked out this alternative that works for me (most of the time).
*For whatever reason, warm drinks just make me feel full and more satisfied, so I make warm lemonade (diet) as a treat. I've also bought the diet apple cider mixes from time to time.
*Like you, veggies are a big one for me. I eat a LOT. I'm ashamed to admit it, but like, an entire bag of the steamable veggies in one sitting. Tons of food, very low points. (My only issue with this is, I just can't eat veggies as a "snack." I pretty much reserve them for meal times so I don't snack much between meals or if I do, they aren't the best choices.)
*Carbs are my worst enemy. The minute I eat one, I am craving them for days again. I really try to restrict myself to just simple/plain bread/crackers/rice/un-sweetened cereal/potatoes. I can't do snack packs of cookies, for example. Puts me completely out of control.
Here are a couple low point "go to" snacks for when I'm feeling the munchies (that I obviously did NOT go to this week ):
*Suger Free Jello. Add fruit if you need more "bulk" or add fat free whipped topping just to make it less boring.
*Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt, with a couple strawberries and a tablespoon or two of granola. Makes a pretty and tasty parfait.
*Using the lite bread, egg beaters and fat free cheese, I get a very filling (and tasty) sandwich.
*Any Lite soup. Something about the warmth makes it very filling and satisfying.
Hope these help somebody. I don't really have advice for weeks like this, where I just don't follow the tips I already know. The cooler months are always difficult for me, I just don't enjoy walking when it's cold and I get so sleepy and lazy when the sun isn't out and warming things up.
I'm actually considering "treating" myself to a short tanning session on Saturdays to see if this will improve my mood. I know it's bad, but it makes me feel better and I actually had a nurse suggest it for improving the winter doldrums I always seem to suffer from. Couldn't hurt to try, at least a couple times??