My tricks…
Hi everyone,
I am just here to report once you get a handle on your eating habits you will be on the road to weightloss. How? Well that is not the easy part. What worked for me maybe different then you, but here is what worked for me and is still working right now…
1) Start viewing food as a fuel source not a tastebud tantalizer! I like food that tastes good just like the next gal, but I did things slowly. Morning: unsweetened oatmeal, raisans, and vanilla. (not the tastiest but it is filling and it can be topped with toasted flax seed which is great for your health too and filling as well)
Lunch: 1 slice of whole wheat bread peanut butter (unsweetened)
Snack: cottage cheese Dinner: I love dinner! ;o
I usually have a cup of steamed veggies (variety)
a lean protein (chicken, fish or veggie burger) for fat I always cut up some avocado (it helps reduce my cravings for fatty foods) Plus, I throw in tons of lettuce and arugula. Sometimes I add a bit of dressing (be careful here) or light sour cream. I also can add a small amount of carbs because I exercise right before. So I will have tortilla shells about 2. Sometimes I will eat a very thin cut pizza (Palermos in the frozen section) 1 serving, and add to a salad. It only has 300-something cals and has a lot of protein if you get the supreme one.
2) As far as how I handle cravings: Well lately I honestly haven’t had any because I think I have done a great job training by body over the last 5 months. However, before I would always have a bag of barbeque popped chips on hand. Very flavorful! & 18 chips = 120 calories and not fried so better for you. They come in bags that contain 3 servings so even if you eat the whole thing (binge) you are only getting 360 calories. Nice!! I am not perfect therefore, there have been times that I have eaten bad foods for a couple days straight.
My advice to myself and anyone else as soon as you get your share of a bad food- stop right there don’t continue with eating other foods just because you gave into one. I believe sometimes hormonally we need these other foods on occasion but we need to then immediately get back on track afterward.
3) Catch yourself if you find yourself reaching for food anytime you are stressed (this is a bigee). Don’t ever allow yourself to eat when you are feeling a pinch of stress. Wait until you have a better handle and can make better judgement calls.
4) Workouts are important - because you are putting so much work into yourself I believe you are a bit more careful with the eating. Workouts are also like a brush and can paint your body the shades you want it! Good luck everyone! Just wanted to share some of my personal ideas! Hope someone finds it useful.
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Great tips Michelle! Thanks for sharing your tricks with us. Getting a handle on good eating habit is key. You are doing great and looking so good.
Hey Michelle, those are pretty good tips.Keep up the good work.
I am printing these, they are all ones that make sense, but sometimes, it helps to just see them in writing.
Thank you for sharing Michelle… I will keep your tips in mind. Keep up the good work sweetie, I’m very proud of you! You’re doing great!
Hugs,
Cyndi
Very well said……….Before I eat something I ask………why? am I hungry…..am I bored……am I bored……next is will this give me energy…..will this make me lethargic (refined carbs)…….is this really worth blowing my diet…….okay if I eat this sundae…..it will take 2 1/2 hourts to burn off…..and so on and so on…….
you are my idol……..
Great job Michelle. You have done exactly what it takes to lose weight and it shows. Your eating is excellent, even the bouts of cravings here and there because that means you are normal. But you get back on track and it is working.
Excellent summation of the road to success! Way to be so encouraging! Thanks.
Nice tips Michelle, you’re making very smart moves! Some part of this post made me feel kinda guilty!! lol, I usually have fruits for breakfast and dinner, maybe some yoghurt, because my colitis.
I see you also have very light meals! It feels great, doesn’t it?!? Don’t know if I’ve mentioned this to you… but I have 1 cheating day in a week! That helps me to reduce my food cravings! Lol… many people here might think… hey how can that be? but hey… it’s working for me!! =P
Before I started my new eating plan I was feeling so bad because of my colitis (I lasted 1 week only drinking water or eat fruit because of ibs)Now I’m very well!
Thanks for sharing, sweetie =)
Have a wonderful week,
Samera
wow THANK YOU! that was an awesome blog…i love it that you are willing to share all of your secrets with us!
Hey Ms Motivator!
Great information - once Im back on normal food I shall be bugging you left right and centre!
Jen x