[Phoenixsmommy]

plateau. Now its been a week and a few days at 223-224.....im terrified to "cycle" points, i know thats probably my problem but i like the safety of 28 points no more, no less and the idea of using more scares me.

[HaleyisLove]

Maybe not cycle points but make sure you're eating points that are better for you than say a cupcake... try more veggies and fruits and lean meats... I know that I can stay in the same place by using my calories on junk even when I'm staying within my range

[zephyr524]

I just went through that last week. I had been 3 weeks at 173 before I realized I needed to do something. I honestly don't even know that I've really changed anything but I'm down pretty good so far this week.

You can do it!!

[Phoenixsmommy]

Originally Posted by HaleyisLove

Maybe not cycle points but make sure you're eating points that are better for you than say a cupcake... try more veggies and fruits and lean meats... I know that I can stay in the same place by using my calories on junk even when I'm staying within my range

It always seems like i am eating okay, we dont really buy any junk food except our skinny cows which i allow myself one every 2-3 days

sample of what i had yesterday

Breakfast: English Muffin, 1/4cup egg beaters, 1 slice reduced fat colby cheese and a banana

Snack: Fiber One Bar

Lunch: Salad with turkey and shredded cheese with 2tbs light ranch dressing

Snack:Fiber One bar (oops hehe)

Dinner:4oz Fiber Plus Reduced Calorie Pasta,1/2 Cup Prego Meat flavored sauce, 2tbs reduced fat parmesean cheese

Snack: one sweet pepper cut up

Desert: Skinny Cow Cone

i also had 48oz water


**writing it out i see that im not adding in enough veggies and fruit even though im not eating junk im also not eating enough healthy stuff either.

[s200n]

I had this same problem 3 weeks ago.. The main thing I changed was granola bars and most refined carbs... I get 20 points a day.. I used to always have toast and granola bars for breakfast and snacks and rice and pasta for supper.. Here is what I did.. I replaced Granola bars with fruit fruit fruit.. Better for you then granola bars.. I would have 1/2 cup a rice with a ton of veggies and chicken in a stirfry.. I made sure every single day I got at very least 5 servings of fruits and vegs, 2 milk, 2 oil, and lots of water and 2 lean protiens. Also I counted every single BLT.. Bites Licks and Tastes.. That was huge.. And you are only cheating yourself... I droped 9 pounds in 3 weeks. On a 5"5 frame that is alot I also got to my lowest weight ever.. So you can give things like this a try...

Nicole

[Phoenixsmommy]

Originally Posted by s200n

I had this same problem 3 weeks ago.. The main thing I changed was granola bars and most refined carbs... I get 20 points a day.. I used to always have toast and granola bars for breakfast and snacks and rice and pasta for supper.. Here is what I did.. I replaced Granola bars with fruit fruit fruit.. Better for you then granola bars.. I would have 1/2 cup a rice with a ton of veggies and chicken in a stirfry.. I made sure every single day I got at very least 5 servings of fruits and vegs, 2 milk, 2 oil, and lots of water and 2 lean protiens. Also I counted every single BLT.. Bites Licks and Tastes.. That was huge.. And you are only cheating yourself... I droped 9 pounds in 3 weeks. On a 5"5 frame that is alot I also got to my lowest weight ever.. So you can give things like this a try...

Nicole

Yes i will try this thank you.

I also got out my book just to make sure i wasn't eating over my points and found out i actually get 29 points, not 28\

also is there a certain amount of fat we should be eating daily...all day yesterday i had 33-35grams..

[stellarosa27]

You should be eating no more than 30% of your daily calories from fat - but some like to keep it a lot lower than 30%. Just beware because if you don't have enough fat in your diet, things can go awry.

Also, low-fat, non-fat products are often higher in sugar and are more calories, just something to be mindful of.