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I have to ask what might seem like a trite question, but do the rest of you find yourself feeling like you're starving all the time, to the point of having a hard time concentrating, while on such programs?
This is my number one deterrent in being able to follow such plans for the long haul. To me, hunger is like a headache--distracting, painful, and something I want to get get rid of so I can go back to doing what I need to do. In fact, I'm better at ignoring headaches than I am at ignoring hunger--I'll eat something fairly soon if I'm hungry but will often not take anything at all if I have a headache.
I would also like to know--Still, I know you wrote in a post a long time ago that you enjoyed fast food, and Cristen, I know you've told us about your adventures in the kitchen
... Have you both (and anyone else who would like to contribute) found that adhering to these plans means you are doing a lot more of your own cooking?
This is my number one deterrent in being able to follow such plans for the long haul. To me, hunger is like a headache--distracting, painful, and something I want to get get rid of so I can go back to doing what I need to do. In fact, I'm better at ignoring headaches than I am at ignoring hunger--I'll eat something fairly soon if I'm hungry but will often not take anything at all if I have a headache.
I would also like to know--Still, I know you wrote in a post a long time ago that you enjoyed fast food, and Cristen, I know you've told us about your adventures in the kitchen
... Have you both (and anyone else who would like to contribute) found that adhering to these plans means you are doing a lot more of your own cooking?
Hi Chica
I've read that as well... For years now (since I was a teen) I've drank at least a good 2 liters of water a day in addition to regular beverages at meals. On a day off I often double that water intake. And all I drink are water and almond milk at meals so I know I'm not getting excess calories from what I drink.
I can't have very much coffee or tea at all, as I'm sensitive to caffeine and have also found that caffeine (in all forms, whether liquids or foods--yes, even chocolate) makes me want to eat more (caffeine is, after all, a stimulant, and for me, it just stimulates appetite.)
I've read that as well... For years now (since I was a teen) I've drank at least a good 2 liters of water a day in addition to regular beverages at meals. On a day off I often double that water intake. And all I drink are water and almond milk at meals so I know I'm not getting excess calories from what I drink.
I can't have very much coffee or tea at all, as I'm sensitive to caffeine and have also found that caffeine (in all forms, whether liquids or foods--yes, even chocolate) makes me want to eat more (caffeine is, after all, a stimulant, and for me, it just stimulates appetite.)
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I have to ask what might seem like a trite question, but do the rest of you find yourself feeling like you're starving all the time, to the point of having a hard time concentrating, while on such programs?
This is my number one deterrent in being able to follow such plans for the long haul. To me, hunger is like a headache--distracting, painful, and something I want to get get rid of so I can go back to doing what I need to do. In fact, I'm better at ignoring headaches than I am at ignoring hunger--I'll eat something fairly soon if I'm hungry but will often not take anything at all if I have a headache.
I would also like to know--Still, I know you wrote in a post a long time ago that you enjoyed fast food, and Cristen, I know you've told us about your adventures in the kitchen... Have you both (and anyone else who would like to contribute) found that adhering to these plans means you are doing a lot more of your own cooking?
This is my number one deterrent in being able to follow such plans for the long haul. To me, hunger is like a headache--distracting, painful, and something I want to get get rid of so I can go back to doing what I need to do. In fact, I'm better at ignoring headaches than I am at ignoring hunger--I'll eat something fairly soon if I'm hungry but will often not take anything at all if I have a headache.
I would also like to know--Still, I know you wrote in a post a long time ago that you enjoyed fast food, and Cristen, I know you've told us about your adventures in the kitchen
... Have you both (and anyone else who would like to contribute) found that adhering to these plans means you are doing a lot more of your own cooking?
I don't feel like I'm starving when I do the calorie counting thing. The first couple of days I feel a little unsatisfied after dinner, like I would really like to have seconds...or thirds...but I don't actually feel hungry still. For me, I think it's just adjusting to eating a normal sized portion instead of eating until I'm TOO full.
I also swap out foods that aren't particularly filling for things like hard boiled eggs, or oatmeal (like Grace said). Instead of having something like crackers or chips or rabbit food (celery sticks anyone? ugh), something high in protein or fiber for the same amount of calories fills me up. Granted, it takes a little more effort to fix a snack like that than to just grab a handful of crackers out of a box, but it's not exactly difficult (and I am the Queen of Minimal Effort when it comes to food...which brings me to your next question...)
I cook more from scratch than I used to, but it's not just because of the calorie counting/losing weight thing. Mainly, it's cheaper and tastes better (even with my so-so cooking skills, which are improving all the time now that I'm actually trying). So, yes, I do more cooking, but that's mainly a personal choice and not because I *have* to in order to adhere to the calorie tracking.
Hi Chica
I've read that as well... For years now (since I was a teen) I've drank at least a good 2 liters of water a day in addition to regular beverages at meals. On a day off I often double that water intake. And all I drink are water and almond milk at meals so I know I'm not getting excess calories from what I drink.
I can't have very much coffee or tea at all, as I'm sensitive to caffeine and have also found that caffeine (in all forms, whether liquids or foods--yes, even chocolate) makes me want to eat more (caffeine is, after all, a stimulant, and for me, it just stimulates appetite.)
I've read that as well... For years now (since I was a teen) I've drank at least a good 2 liters of water a day in addition to regular beverages at meals. On a day off I often double that water intake. And all I drink are water and almond milk at meals so I know I'm not getting excess calories from what I drink.
I can't have very much coffee or tea at all, as I'm sensitive to caffeine and have also found that caffeine (in all forms, whether liquids or foods--yes, even chocolate) makes me want to eat more (caffeine is, after all, a stimulant, and for me, it just stimulates appetite.)
I would suggest that you drink at least half a litre of water when you wake up before you refresh yourself or you eat/drink anything. It has many health benefits to it.
A normal adult must drink 4 litres of water in a day.
I would suggest that you drink at least half a litre of water when you wake up before you refresh yourself or you eat/drink anything. It has many health benefits to it.
I would suggest that you drink at least half a litre of water when you wake up before you refresh yourself or you eat/drink anything. It has many health benefits to it.
Although drinking tons of water does indeed have health benefits, there is also a very practical side that must be considered.
I'm not sure about anyone else, but unless you are a camel (with not one, but two humps, at that) 4 liters of water will also produce about 16 trips to the bathroom, which is impractical during most work days (not to mention hazardous to your job, as it will annoy managers and co-workers).
Therefore, I do what I can, and as mentioned, always consume more water on my days off.
I have to ask what might seem like a trite question, but do the rest of you find yourself feeling like you're starving all the time, to the point of having a hard time concentrating, while on such programs?
This is my number one deterrent in being able to follow such plans for the long haul. To me, hunger is like a headache--distracting, painful, and something I want to get get rid of so I can go back to doing what I need to do. In fact, I'm better at ignoring headaches than I am at ignoring hunger--I'll eat something fairly soon if I'm hungry but will often not take anything at all if I have a headache.
I would also like to know--Still, I know you wrote in a post a long time ago that you enjoyed fast food, and Cristen, I know you've told us about your adventures in the kitchen... Have you both (and anyone else who would like to contribute) found that adhering to these plans means you are doing a lot more of your own cooking?
This is my number one deterrent in being able to follow such plans for the long haul. To me, hunger is like a headache--distracting, painful, and something I want to get get rid of so I can go back to doing what I need to do. In fact, I'm better at ignoring headaches than I am at ignoring hunger--I'll eat something fairly soon if I'm hungry but will often not take anything at all if I have a headache.
I would also like to know--Still, I know you wrote in a post a long time ago that you enjoyed fast food, and Cristen, I know you've told us about your adventures in the kitchen
... Have you both (and anyone else who would like to contribute) found that adhering to these plans means you are doing a lot more of your own cooking?
Darlene do you really need that? I have done an about face and put it up 9 times out of 10 and as a result there are 35 pounds gone since May.
I keep praying for God to keep talking to me and helping me to obey and it is working so far. So ask God to help you with the cravings and make sure you eat regularly. Soup has helped and if I am really hungry a V8 or tomato juice really fills me up with not much consequence.
I've been logging calories at MyFitnessPal for 42 days and counting. Just trying to lose these last few stubborn pounds and maintain a steady weight. So far I've dropped 8 lbs.
Counting calories really has opened my eyes to HOW MUCH we put in our mouths without even thinking everyday. I've always been a chronic snacker, and I can eat half a box of crackers without thinking about it. Drinking a large coke from a fast food place is like instantly losing 30% or more of your daily calorie "allowance". Just thinking about that makes me not want a coke!
MFP has a bar graph that shows your intake and your "allowance" for the day. The visual really helps me to see how big a chunk something high-calorie takes out of my day. I haven't changed a whole lot of WHAT I eat... I think the main difference is choosing not to snack on junk food throughout the day. And candy/chocolate/dessert... seeing the calories in each serving just makes it not taste nearly as good.
Counting calories really has opened my eyes to HOW MUCH we put in our mouths without even thinking everyday. I've always been a chronic snacker, and I can eat half a box of crackers without thinking about it. Drinking a large coke from a fast food place is like instantly losing 30% or more of your daily calorie "allowance". Just thinking about that makes me not want a coke!
MFP has a bar graph that shows your intake and your "allowance" for the day. The visual really helps me to see how big a chunk something high-calorie takes out of my day. I haven't changed a whole lot of WHAT I eat... I think the main difference is choosing not to snack on junk food throughout the day. And candy/chocolate/dessert... seeing the calories in each serving just makes it not taste nearly as good.
Ive been doing MFP too! I lost 15 lbs in just a few months and now Im trying to lose another 5, or at the very least just avoid gaining more.
I like MFP for all the reasons you listed. Also, it Has a social networking capability, which sounds a bit scary but you can customize how much of your info you want to be made public. If you don't want everyone to know exactly how much you're eating, you could just have it post things like when you successfully remembered to log your food into your food diary that day, or sometimes share updates when you've lost some more weight. The accountability and encouragement is pretty motivating. That said, if any other MFP users want to add me, let me know! ^_^
On the subject of calorie counting... our assistant pastor was talking about how his wife is on weight watchers... so of course by default he is on weight watchers. You know how that works. He said if you exercise and break a sweat you can add some "points" to what you normally eat. He was out mowing the yard one hot July day. He finished mowing, went inside and told his wife, "Put me down for a ham!"
If I lost twenty pounds I'd be in deep trouble, 110 lbs for a man my size would be extremely unhealthy. Maybe I should start a group for myself and Tintin (maybe a couple of others) who desperately need to gain weight.