[desilu48723]

While I decided to add my menu to the accountability section...for the first time...I noticed that I am not getting in enough of my points still....However I feel full...

Hopefully some of you could help me figure out what to do to add some healthy points yet not over do it. I know I need my points ...I asked that earlier...however...what do I do

my menu is always so boring: but here it goes:

(B)1 cup all bran(3pnts)
1 cup 1% milk (2pnts)
1 slice mozzarella/string cheese (2pnts)
(S) 1 pear (1pnt)

(L) 2oz chicken breast-grilled (2pnts)
1/2 cup brussel sprouts (0pnts)
1/2 cup milk 1% (1pnt)
(D) 1 cup 0 point soup (0pnts)
1.6 oz chicken breast (2pnts)
1/4 cup fat free/sugar free ice cream (1 pnt)

14 points down/ approx 12 to go...I'll probably have a cup of light n active yogurt for 2 points and 1/2 cup of high fiber bran cereal added for 1 point

ANY suggestions how to add more points to my meals. I am full already and cannot imagine eating any more points...I am new to this...

some days I add green beans instead of the soup...or broccoli etc...maybe a salad..but there just isn't much in the point system to them.

thanks for any and all help

[gtech2mit10]

Yeah, it looks like you're eating too little. Lucky you for getting full so easily, though! I wish I had that problem.
How about some healthy fats? Olive oil, flax oil (or ground seed) are 1 point per TEAspoon ( sorry about that and thanks sjbe) , and really easy to down. Also it doens't look like you're getting all your fruit and vegetable requirements for the day, so I would throw a few fruits in there.
Have you ever tried a protein smoothie? 2 scoops of good-tasting protein powder, a banana and a cup of some sort of fruit with regular milk or flavored soy milk in the blender. It's a light, delicious treat, and can net you 4-5 points. Also, are you exercising enough? That can help you readjust your appetite.

[suitejudyblueeyes]

Want to clarify - I am sure it was a typo but olive oil, canola oil, etc is 1 point per teaspoon, not tablespoon

But yes, I agree with gtech - healthy fats are a great way to up the points in your day without adding bulk. If you are truly feeling full off of this much food and not just forcing yourself into diet/restriction mentality (which I know I did at the start of WW!), think about adding an ounce of nuts for four points, or cooking your meat/veg in healthy oil, or having a couple tablespoons of peanut butter with an apple for a snack (2 tbsp of peanut butter can easily be 6 points alone!). You should be trying to get in 2 tsp of olive, canola, or other healthy oils in each day, as per the 8 Healthy Guidelines anyhow.

Good luck with it and let us know how it goes. It is definitely important to get those points in!

[xMeaganx]

You know I just postd the same problem not to long ago, and I was eating unhealthy snacks to make my points. Luckily some helpful people pointed out that peanut butter or nuts adds a lot of points and doesn't make me feel like I've stuffing myself just to eat points. It's also easy to get in a fruit or veggie with the pb! Add the oils, since you really should get them in daily. For lunch have 1 cup of milk, you'll add a point there and not have to eat!

[mamaspank]

a little energy bar would help you reach points. I love the low carb snickers peanut butter energy bars. Those are great. Cherries are high in fiber and great to munch on. If I had that many points left over and was doing that well, I would treat myself to something.

[Chey]

One thing I wonder is why are you limiting the size of your meat? I noticed that you had 2 oz of chicken breast, and then another 1.5 oz. I noticed that I do better when I have protein with lunch and dinner or breakfast & lunch - at least 2 times a day. Maybe you can up the chicken breast to 4 oz? Maybe change the soup for a larger portion of meat? Soup is filling for me, maybe upping your protein would help?

I also noticed that you had one serving of fruit?
Did you get in your 2 teaspoon of healthy oils?

You have room in there for a small baked potato with dinner. I use FF sour cream with ranch dressing mixed in with it to go with my potato.. works out to 3 points. Or go ahead and put a pat of whipped butter on it for 2 points. Or both for that matter.. lol

Peanut butter.. lol - it is a lifesaver when you haven't gotten in all of your points. It also makes celery more appealing - or heat it up slightly in the microwave and dip apple slices into it for a healthy treat.

Another suggestion is using 2% milk.
Nuts.
Look at veggies that aren't 0 points. Potatoes or corn (although IMO corn has no value other than acting as a de-constipator for me.. lol
Add some dried cranberries, raisins, or blueberries into your cereal in the morning.
Hard boiled eggs are 2 points.

Basically see where you are restricting your points and maybe instead of FF or LF, try full fat items until you get a handle on your points and then slowly go to LF or FF when you have to lower your points as you lose.

I know that sounds strange because you are 'supposed' to be on a 'diet', but really if you think about it, you probably are already eating less calories than what you were, and since you are paying attention to a healthier diet with whole grains, fruit, veggies and limiting your empty calories your body will use what you feed it much better than before.

[desilu48723]

thanks for all the advice...those ideas are great. It still seems odd to eat more than you desire...but I understand the need for not letting your body think it is in starvation.

thanks again for the wonderful ideas.