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Hello everyone . I have developed a new zest and vigor for loosing weight. It looks like this may just be the place for me. I am type of person that hits it hard in the beginning and fizzles out pretty quick but for some reason I feel different about it this time around. I was given a pedometer at work for an incentive program two Mondays ago tomorrow and for the first time I feel confident about this. I am hoping to stay confident, and the 7lb weight loss in 2 weeks has definetly put some wind into my sails. I just hope to keep the hunger monster :s: away. that is going to be my biggest problem. Any suggestions about helping to control the hunger, especially after my walking work outs. So far my mini goal is to meet 9000-10000 steps a day and to walk at least 3 days a week. I think that is a pretty decent place to start. I look forward to chatting with everyone :smug:

Hey slc79! Welcome! Glad to "see" you here! :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

Sounds like you're off to a big start! How are you tracking your food--calories? Portions? Or...? List what you're eating during the day--maybe we can make suggestions that will help with the hunger.

Jay

Do you have scheduled snacks? I couldn't make it through the day without them. Protein takes longer to digest than carbs, so I try and make sure I have some protein in my snacks if I'm having a hard time with hunger. (boiled eggs, cheesesticks, apples and peanut butter) I also try and eat lots of vegetables and fruits. They go a long way for so little calories.

Good luck with your weight loss! It sounds like you are determined to make this work, so I'm sure you will do great! Keep posting - the support is contagious!

I am trying to watch portions and am not doing the snacks throughout the day. I am actually trying to do a slim-fast shake or meal bar for breakfast, and that isnt lasting long at all. For lunch I usually have a can of soup or turkey or chicken sandwich with a diet coke and for dinner I usually have small portions of what I fix for my family which always consists of a meat and veggies. I have really cut out the starchy potatoes and pasta. We eat around 630-7:30 but by the time bedtime gets here I am searching the cabinets again. One of my pitfalls right now is after I walk. I am RAVENOUSLY hungry :hungry:. I could rip the cabinets off the walls and eat them. So I could say with 100% honesty that if my weightloss is sidetracked its going to be because of my horrible hunger. :(

Oh girl, you need some food that sticks to the ribs! Also, have you counted your calories? Unless you're slathering some butter or mayo on things, it doesn't look to me like you're eating much more than 1000 calories. You should up your calories, like in to the 1500 range, and see how that makes you feel, and if you are still losing steadily that way, and adjust from there. You can also calculate how many calories you need a day at Fitday.

For filling foods, try more protein and good carbs. The SlimFast is high in sugar, and it's no wonder you are starving soon after. SlimFast Optima has half the sugar, but it still doesn't last very long. Try a slimfast and an egg white omelet with veggies and a little cheese. One egg and a couple of whites really go a LONG way in the skillet. Or you can try egg beaters. Maybe that for breakfast, with some fruit, and then have your SlimFast for a mid morning snack.

I keep Quaker Weight Control instant oatmeal at work. When I get major munchies, I pour it in a styrofoam coffee cup and use the hot water tap on our coffee maker. It's a little sweet, and it is suprisingly filling. A veggie burger on a whole wheat English Muffin (or a ww pita) with some lettuce, tomatoe and dijon mustard is about 200 calories.

And also studies have shown that people who stretch out calories in 5 meals a day (3 plus 2 snacks) eat less than the ones that eat 3 squares. You'll keep your blood glucose much more steady this way, and this will keep you from getting spikes and crashes which make you hungry. You can also try some brown rice with your veggies. There are some nice red and black rices at specialty, whole food, or natural markets that are really good and that don't need extra high calorie seasoning or sauces.

These are just some suggestions - I hope they help!