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Originally Posted by nancylmrn
I love the stoplight approach! And think I will adopt it and give it a whirl!
I am a big frustarted lately I have been eating below my points only because I am listening my satisfaction level and just not hungry and my weith loss has slowed down to .5 this week urgg.
Any advice???
oh on another subject I carry in my purse a baggie with baby carrots and celery, sometimes cherry tomatoes so when I am tempted I just reach for my legal snack
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It's awesome that you're listening to your hunger signals! I would say, though, that if you're looking to get in a few more Points that you first try "regular" versions of foods.
For example, if you've been using skim milk or fat free yogurts or cheeses... that you actually buy the Full Fat versions. Higher Points, but same volume, so you can squeeze in a couple more points to your day without feeling overly full.
Remember that nuts and peanut butter/nut butters are a non-filling way to boost points.
Keep in mind that while we're trying to lose weight, our bodies aren't always working "with us". They -want- to hold onto extra fat, it's in our genes! So, there are going to be weeks when things are slower.
Don't fret. There will also be weeks when things are faster. Go with the flow for a little while. Then, after some time, you can check for patterns or look to improve things if there's anything to be improved.
As another note: If things get too frustrating down the road, you can always create a new thread and list a week's worth of your meals if you want people to critique what you're eating or how much. Keep an open mind, you don't have to listen to every single bit of advice if it doesn't fit, but you might actually find a few pointers on how to improve your food choices, etc.
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