Need Some?????

[jtbdas]

I honestly don't know what I need, I have been having such a hard time making progress, and I know that some of it is due to not having a specific plan, but I just am not one to follow plans. I always struggle with specific and tight guidelines. I just can not figure it out, anyway now that I have vented I feel a wee bit better....

 

[TigH]

Ooooh, well, if you don't know what you need how about a little pixie dust from Florida? I always have an extra pocket full ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

You are doing a great job, Jason! Just keep up with your workouts. You might not see a huge difference on the scale but that doesn't mean you aren't losing weight. I found a great article about what the scale is REALLY weighing when you step on it, so I will post that in a separate thread and hopefully it will make you feel better.

Even if you don't want to measure and weigh your food or stay on anything that is too strict, have you checked the fitday.com site? You can at least try to enter your data for any given day to see how many calories you are eating and where they are coming from (carbs, protein, fat). I am trying to stick to about 1400-1600 a day, less than 20% from fat (although sometimes I bounce over that to 22% a bit...) and about even for carbs/protein.

Don't give up, no matter what!

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

Chin up Jason - you can do this. I can certainly empathize with you about the whole strict regime thing. That was probably my biggest problem over the years. I'd try a program or diet and then because of lifestyle, etc. would find myself slippint away.

I mentioned in my thread "100 pounds gone" that this time I met with a dietician who really listened to what my life was like. After saying she was tired just listening to the whirlwind of activity she set me up with a "plan" that is really flexible. It is based on the number of carbs I eat throughout the day - the number not the source.

For instance, I usually pack my lunch to work - usually it is a half turkey sandwich, some fruit, and carrot sticks. But if one of my colleagues suggests lunch out I can do that. We rarely have time to take off more than once every couple of weeks so lunch is pretty stable. When we go it is usually the Chinese or Mexican joibts around the corner. Now you're probably saying how can Chinese or Mexican be on a diet? They can - by knowing that ~1/2 cup of rice is ~30 g of carbs and not eating the whole plate. Or opting for corn rather than flour tortillas and skipping or just having a couple bites of the rice and/or beans. See - flexible.

Hang in there - you'll make it!

Deb

 

[MelanieC]

Hi Jason,
Hang in there..........you're here getting support from us, so that is one way of having structure at least in some part. I know coming here definately helps. Not everyone can follow a particular type of program. Try just eating healthy, and making healthy choices. I am sure that you know what are healthy, better for you choices. Just try cutting out fat, simple carbs etc. That can make a huge difference. When you go out to eat, just look at the menu, pick sensible, healthy options. Watch your fat and carb intake. That should be easy enough without feeling like you are counting or having to think too hard about it.

Good luck,
Mealnie

 

[LuvTigger]

Maybe it would help to start with baby steps, some ideas:
* If you drink lots of soda, switch to flavored seltzer water. Costco has a great product called "Diet Ice" that is ridiculously low in calories, no sugar, but is carbonated and tastes great. Better yet, just drink water or iced tea.
* Swtich from white rice to brown rice, and reduce the quantity.
* Swtich from white bread to whole wheat bread.
* Skip the mayo.
* Dressing on the side, dip your fork in it instead of pouring it on.
* Grilled chicken instead of fried.

Keep in mind that these small changes WILL make a difference, but it may take more time. So basically you have to make a choice...if you want to be healthier faster, you will need to find a plan you can work with and stick to. But, you can do it without a plan and just make healthier food choices and reduce portions, but it will probalby take a little longer. Either way you will be healthier and you always have the WISH to offer support!