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now I'm thinking my breakfast was all wrong, but I have to say I didn't feel like I would fall over from hunger as much as if I'd just had eggs or cottage cheese.
160g (5 oz???) shredded potatoes, 3 egg whites, 50g spinach and 50g mushrooms... I have NO idea what to eat for breakfast though. Oatmeal and cereal most definitely do not cut it and I eat usually around 6 am now (I have a 2 hour commute and I leave the house at 6.30, that's why I generally end up having an apple and a latte in the morning to fill the gap) and I hate feeling like I've had nothing to eat even before I get to work :( sometimes I really hate my body. it's like it's never freaking satisfied!! I just had lunch between 12.30 and 1.15 and I'm honestly feeling hungry again! It's only 2pm!!! |
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so with the soups, I wonder what is wrong with me then??? Because I am not satisfied with soup and I do exactly the same as you do!
and yes beef and beans in the chili. it's chili con carne :) we do not have ground chicken or turkey here, not lean and not cheap (you can get it at the butcher only). and I have given up a lot but I am going to have one 70 calorie latte a day. I'd rather give up the crackers, rice and pasta (and am totally willing to do that, but I am not going to give up the latte). maybe it sounds like justification but I WAS having more than what I have now and I was losing. Now I'm not. I'm actually having less in that respect. I AM willing to drop the fruit in the morning if it means I still have my latte (and to be honest, both fulfill me for the same amount of time and I generally have to have some tea before lunch anyway). Definitely dinners will be scaled, am going to go for more veggies!! |
I think what works for one person may not work for another. Because something works for rockinrobin or for me doesn't mean it will work for you. I don't see anything wrong with what you are doing, food wise--and you're following the Weight Watchers program, which is your program of choice. Only someone who is also doing WW can advise you on that--preferably your WW leader? But, there is nothing wrong with shifting some starchy foods to more vegetables instead and seeing what happens--as long as you count your points correctly.
I'm thinking that stress reduction might help you. Are you feeling pretty stressed on a daily basis? That in itself can stall weight loss. I can't remember what you said about exercise, but if you're not getting some physical activity, consider adding some. I don't mean anything strenuous, given that you had a back problem. I just mean something like taking a walk every day--maybe at lunchtime, or in the morning, or after work. Moderate, regular physical activity can help offset some of the stress; unfortunately, I see many folks who think that they have to go all-out when they exercise, and in my opinion, that's just adding more stress. Hang in there! Keep trying a few different things. Jay |
Renee, (if I may take this thread in a completely different direction) if you are tracking diligently, and you have talked to your leader for suggestions, perhaps you have a physiological reason for a slowed metabolism. Have you looked into thyroid issues? There are millions of thyroid quizzes on the Internet if you want to see if you have any symptoms suggesting that you talk to a doctor.
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Haven't read the whole thread, but for breakfast, it might "stick" longer if you have a whole egg + some whites for the fat. Or maybe cook the potatoes/spinach/mushrooms in olive oil? Or (what I'd do, heh heh!) add some avocado. A little fat goes a long way to keeping me satiated. |
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I eat so little starches now (again I only have the past to compare to and that's basically what I changed to lose 37 lbs so far) but yes my dinners are not being counted correctly so I am definitely doing that now. I actually don't have any stress at all :) Since I made the decision to change certain things in my life it's going a lot better. I did the C25K program last year in April to June and now I'm running 1 - 3 times a week (I don't put pressure on myself to do it, I just see when I can do it, but at least once). I also go to the gym at least once a week and other things I do are a bit of walking when I can, I take the stairs, that sort of thing. So honestly, no stress. Even work is starting to be less stress (but I have a coach for work and that's helping too!!) Thanks Jay, I will definitely keep trying :) |
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I will see if I can actually call my leader to talk to her about it. and I don't think I have thyroid issues, but I'll do a quiz to see :) Thanks Amy! |
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I went for the whites today to save on calories ;) but yeah that's what I normally do. I did use olive oil and made a sort of hashbrowns with the egg and veggies. I actually had avocado at lunch too! |
You're not necessarily doing anything wrong with the soup - you don't find it satisfying - and I do.
And if you don't want to give up your latte - than don't. Again - your choice. You were asking for suggestions - and I made some. I understand that it's chili con carne - but *maybe* you want to try something less caloric - it was just a suggestion. These were all suggestions, not commands, I promise ;). It's up to you and you alone to decide what you're willing to give up and what you're not, what you're willing to change - and what you're not. Be creative, step outside the box, be OPEN, keep searching, keep striving. :) |
Thanks Robin, I am definitely listening to all suggestions and I am open underneath the resistance ;)
I have to say I do generally eat more at dinner (use more points) because that is my favourite meal of the day. I have been probably 90% diligent since april last year in tracking, planning, etc and I have changed a lot. I don't eat a lot of bread anymore, I stay away from my trigger foods, I have reduced things like wine (never during the week now), diet soda (it's nearly at nul now), coffee drinks and increased my exercise. Things were going quite well until the op in Novemer (or actually until the 24th when the prog changes). Since then I really haven't changed anything. This is pretty much why I don't understand what I am doing wrong (besides now the idea that I am consuming too many calories).My exercise has increased and my food the same. It's just boggling my mind. I may be stubborn but I also don't want people to think that I won't try so the rest of this week, no more lattes either. Something's got to give! |
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Also, not advice, but a general observation. Those 160s-170s can be a bear! The Bermuda Triangle of Weight Loss. Hang in there. It sounds like you are doing a lot of awesome things. Be more stubborn than the poundage. :hug: |
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And yes, we can see (hear) that you're stubborn, that being the case - that excess weight doesn't stand a chance ;). I look forward to hearing of your continued progress :). |
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Are there any foods that you specifically feel full on? Whatever they are, I'd build your day around those, and then fill in with everything else. I would also look at any other ways to reduce your hunger - gum or mints, maybe? I think the bottom line is that you are are eating more food than your body needs, but it's not fun to be hungry and you aren't going to stick to a plan that leaves you feeling that way. So you've got to focus on whatever it is that makes you feel full and satisfied, and that will help you to cut back on everything else. Good luck!! |
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And I've heard, personally, stories where people followed their plan the same as they had for weeks or months before, and hit a stubborn plateau. They had a lax weekend, and on Monday morning they broke the plateau. It scientifically doesn't make sense, but I've seen it happen. There's also numerous stories here on 3FC about it. Oh, and you're welcome. There's often confusion about what's "free", but now I know there really isn't that much "free" food. |
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