PLEASE gimme advice!

ok....i'm trying to eat smaller meals every day. thats how i lost 20 pounds last year, but gained it all (and MORE) back because i ditched the plan.
im not trying to lose weight for vanity, im doing this for HEALTH reasons.

my question is-i like food TOO much, what can i do if i feel tempted to eat seconds?BIG seconds?
i can NOT control myself. any ideas?

 

I have the same problem you do! I like food TOO much! This is what I'm doing so that I can become more healthy. I'm eating raw, grilled or steamed vegetables and fruit FIRST, before I eat any meat or bread. I'm drinking lots of water. I'm having fruit or vegetables for snacks between meals. I'm eating vegetarian chili, and eating plain canned pinto beans and black beans.

I'm cutting bread out of my diet, and sugary foods because I have strong cravings after I eat a little. I'm feeling so much better, and the fruits I'm eating raw taste sweeter now. It was hard for the first four or five days, but I'm beginning to like it.

Good luck to you!

 

like she said but id also cut the meat out entirely
eat foods that are slow to digest as well, bananas being 1 that takes a long time (weird concidering theyre so mushy)
you can also try a technique a read about it involves slowing your eatting, i think it was something like 1 bite every 20-30 seconds then stopping eatting at 20 minutes
aparently it has to do with like lag time between being full & feeling full & generaly if you eat for 20 minutes your full no matter how much food you eat so by cutting back the number of bites you eat within the 20 minutes you cut back on the ammount of food & still get full

 

I'm trying to get myself away from the meat, soaringeagle. I'm eating far less of it than I used to. I noticed that I'm finding it to be very greasy now, and it's putting me off.

 

I don't eat much meat...but I don't know that I could cut it out entirely. I love chicken.

I want to cut dairy out of my diet...I don't think I need to lose weight, but I'd like to be healthier.

Granola is AMAZING! I always have a trail mix fruit and nut granola bar in my purse. I have low blood sugar too, so it's good for a quick boost until I can get some juice or something.

Also, drink a lot of water. I carry a liter bottle around with me and refill it, but you can get a really big glass to sit down with at dinner. Drink a lot of water before and during meals. You should fill up faster and not be so tempted to eat more.

If you really want more, give yourself more. But tiny portions. Don't deny yourself too much, or you'll lose control completely.

 

I am a vegitarian. So, of course I have cut out meat all together, but if your not one, I agree that a small snack of trail mix when you geta food craving might be the best thing for you to do. I like the little pretzels....

 

cut out meat, chew slower (i heard that works),
umm.. eat healthy snacks before meals so you fill up faster

 

Planning is pertinent. Every night make a list of what you will eat the next day and calculate the calories in each item. Eating a high fructose corn syrup-free protein cereal for breakfast will start your day off well. Protein will give you energy and carbs will satiate your appetite until lunchtime. A colorful salad with some beans, nuts, or meat-substitute for protein is great for lunch. Dinner should include a wide variety of veggies with a lean protein (if you eat meat, baked chicken or fish, or if you're a veggie, a fake chicken filet, veggie pattie, or "ground-beef"), with a small amount of carbohydrates such brown rice, quinoa or wheat noodles. If you want or need to eat more than three meals, make sure your snacks are low-calorie fruits or vegetables. Carrots, apples, pineapple and grapes are great snacks because you can eat an entire cup of each and not exceed 50 or so calories. Low-calorie protein bars such as Larabars, Lunabars, or Kashi bars will also do the trick. Drink tea in between meals-- green or mate is best, as they help curb cravings. If you have an alcoholic drink, try to avoid beer or wine. Most liquors have half the calories.
Also: I tend to munch more when I'm home. Try spending more time away from places where you will have easy access to food. Keep busy with work, reading, or spend more time around other people; it will help take your mind off of eating.
And of course, daily exercise is vital to any nutritional or weight-loss based diet. 30 minutes a day will do the trick, with 2-3 days a week of 30-minute long weight-lifting.

I lost fifteen pounds by adhering to this regimine, and am maintaining a healthy weight by stickin' to it. I wish you the best of luck.

PB

 

Holy crap, well, I wish I could've been more help to you! My advice was lame compared to the other ones. Anywayz, I've thought of another way that you loose weight, just get a perpetual flu and barf it all out and loose all the weight you want!(j/k)

 

water water water and more water
alot of the time people overeat when they're just thirsty. If you seriously drink the recommended amount of water in a day that you're supposed to, after a couple weeks, you're going to notice a big difference.
as for cutting out meat, unless you have a good way of obtaining the amino acids and such that are only found in meat (however, some veggies like legumes have them), don't do it. Yeah, you may loose some weight, but you're not going to be any healthier at all by cutting out things that your body needs.

 

Healthy snacky-foodstuffs. Air pop an entire bag of popcorn and put it into containers. That way, you can have a non-fat non-salted snack whenever you get hungry in between meals. Make your own trail mix. Try eating raisins. Set your snacking habits up to be successful. That way you can keep most of your focus and control over those 3 full meals a day.

 

Drink lots of water. What works really well is if you reverse your meals. Eat the biggest meal in the morning and the smallest meal at night. Also stop eating after a certain time. An hour before you go to bed will give your tummy time to digest the food so it's not hangin' out in your belly all night. Get in some moving time. I used to make hard boiled eggs and every time I walked into the kitchen with the munchies I'd eat the white part of the egg so's I wouldn't give into temptation. And avoid sugars and carbs (as tasty as they are) they just make you crave s'more.

 

NO.
"The conventional diet guidelines suggest that humans should acquire a large amount of their protein quotas from meats & animal sources like chicken, eggs, etc... unlike a pure vegetarian diet which acquires its intake from plant protein sources.
Can the pure vegetarian (vegan) diet provide enough protein for sound human health? The medical community agrees about the distinct health advantages of a pure vegetarian diet, but the protein question stays with us because animal products have been promoted by the industries that produce them, sell them, and want people to think of them as the best source of protein. This assumption is wrong and can be harmful, as a quick study of the facts about daily requirements of protein and nutrition shows."

PROTEIN IN GRAINS: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice

VEGETABLE PROTEIN: Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini

PROTEIN IN FRUITS: Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon

PROTEIN IN LEGUMES: Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy beans, Soybeans, Split peas

PROTEIN IN NUTS AND SEEDS: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)

One excellent ingredient to look for is hemp seed protein. Hemp seed is an nutritious dietary source of easily digestible gluten-free protein. It provides a well-balanced array of all the amino acids, including 34.6 grams of protein for each 100 grams. The fatty acid profile of the hemp seed is extremely beneficial, containing omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a virtually ideal ratio. Other beneficial aspects of hemp seed include a strongly favorable unsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio; a high content of antioxidants; and a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.
http://www.happycow.net/vegetarian_protein.html


Edited to add: Quinoa is also a protein composed of complete amino acids.

 

yes, those all contain protein. I even mentioned the legumes as a friggin example. A PROPER vegan knows how to obtain their protein from other souces. READ WHAT I WROTE! That is the difference between a HEALTHY vegan and a non healthy vegan. I said unless you know how to obtain the amino acids etc that are only (as in primarily) found in meat, don't do it, since MOST people are not educated enough and simply cut out the meat WITHOUT the proper balance. You body NEEDS those because it is NOT PHYSICALLY able to make them itself. So don't say NO to me when I'm right and you can't read what I wrote in the first place.

 

don't avoid carbs either for the same reason as the protein. your body needs them. I'm not going to get into the physical proccesses mumbo jumbo they go through (unless you want me to, in which case, just say so), but your body does need a healthy balance of everything. However, carbs are not only found in doughnuts and stuff, they're also in grain products like rice and potatoes, and fruits. Eat a balanced diet if you're doing this for health reasons. Nothing should be cut out...well, with the exception of things like pop, chips, cookies, candy...that's just a given.

 

try organic juicing. a lot of juices promote faster and healthier metabalisms. try carrot juice, carrot/beet juice, carrot/ginger, spinach juice, cabbage juice. try any raw vegetable or raw fruit that provides the active enzymes, organic alkaline minerals and moist raw fiber. These promote digestive and metabolic efficiency. remember, when you juice, try to limit the amount of oxygen your juice is exposed to because it breaks down the enzymes. When I juice I store them in air tight glass jars. Try juicing for the next couple of weeks and take notice to how you feel. I bet you'll feel better. juicing can be expensive due to produce prices, so I usually drink 2-3 juices a week. lol i'm all about juicing!

Also, like others said, try cutting out meat because it contains a lot of calories. There are also a lot of other bad things in meat.

 

pomagranite. that's all i have to say.

 

^ ive been wanting to try that stuff! but my dads like "ehh...too expensive."
(i hate that the healthy things are too expensive, so we end up having, like, 4 apples and a cabinet full of macaroni and cheese, chips, cookies....thats why i cant keep it regular if we never BUY the stuff).

ive been doing the slow-chewing thing, and taking time between bites, and it WORKS! i had mcdonalds yesterday (yeah yeah i know- bad!) but i couldnt even finish a small amount of food! i got SO full by doing what i call the "chewing plan."LOL.

ive been drinking LOTS of water and sugar free drinks, and i dont feel as hunkered down as to when i drink sugary sodas.
ive been eating fruit cups

the hardest thing is-my brother bought 4 boxes of macaroni and cheese, and i cannot control how much of that i eat-im too scared to cook it! i know ill eat more just because of how good it is!

 

Healthy foods need NOT be expensive, that's a great mis-conception. The junk your dad buys is also expensive, and he's ill-investing in your health which can add to expenses later on. He, like many parents, need to be seriously educated. Bananas, apples are way cheaper than chips, cookies. You don't need to go to pricey health food stores, just shop in the outer rim of grocery stores, or go to farmers markets.

I'm not going to vouch one fruit, veggie over another. Try 'em all and see which u enjoy eating and works with your budget and buys those. Nor am I going to vouch any real food over another. Just opt real foods over over-processed, commercialized foods, of which chips and cookies fall under. You can improve the taste of fruits 'n veggies by looking up recipes, ie fruit salad, dips, pan-fried veggies (yes FRIED, with veg oil, makes healthy and delicious snacking, don't let anyone tell u otherwise). Work on your culinary skills -- most important if u hope to eat healthier, cheaper. Obesity has risen partly cos ppl forgot how to cook from scratch and are more dependent on commercial foods.

You can improve the mac 'n cheese ur already eating by cooking it yourself and adding some tomatoes, broccoli, be creative. That way u'll decrease the proportion unhealthy foods while increasing the proportion of healthier stuff.

Keep up the slow eating.


The most effective remedy is to find another activity to replace recreational eating. I recommend music and dance, something that's fun, u could do in your room and get exercise while ur at it.

 

Based on your picture, this isn't really or shouldn't be problem for you.

Life is a cyclical thing. Most people can't or won't exercise ALL of the time. Most people can't or won't watch what they eat all the time.

That's okay because that's life.

Drink lot's of water. If you drink anything else drink at least twice that much water.

Eat things that feel you up or make you feel that way. Watermelon is a great example.

Exercise as much as you can.

Forgive yourself when you mess up. Make each day a new day. Try to learn to like your body regardless.