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Location: Ft Worth TX | Setting goals for the new year and one of them is to lose weight!!! I am ALWAYS ON THE GO! On the road everywhere, working in the barn, on the go again... Never hardly cook unless its in the slow cooker b/c I am ALWAYS doing something. Ridding A LOT LOL.
I NEED AN EASY DIET TO STICK WITH!
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Location: Alberta | Well my suggestion would be smoothies, hard boiled eggs, veggies, nuts for on the go food!
The KEY to a healthy lifestyle is putting the proper food in your body, fast cheap stuff not going to help! Water, protein, carbs and fats are the important aspects of a healthy lifestyle and weight loss....
I get being busy, but I ALWAYS have a snack with me (veggies, nuts, eggs) to keep me fuelled....overall bringing busy is often an excuse and it doesn't need to be to keep healthy food in your body! You dont need to cook a "meal" in those busy times of the day as long as your fueling your body with proper nutrients that's just as good! | |
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Location: North Dakota | cereal! Great Grains, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, ect. We eat alot of cereal in this house for breakfast and supper! | |
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Location: SW New Mexico | dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 8:30 PM
Well my suggestion would be smoothies, hard boiled eggs, veggies, nuts for on the go food!
The KEY to a healthy lifestyle is putting the proper food in your body, fast cheap stuff not going to help! Water, protein, carbs and fats are the important aspects of a healthy lifestyle and weight loss....
I get being busy, but I ALWAYS have a snack with me (veggies, nuts, eggs) to keep me fuelled....overall bringing busy is often an excuse and it doesn't need to be to keep healthy food in your body! You dont need to cook a "meal" in those busy times of the day as long as your fueling your body with proper nutrients that's just as good!
Agreed!!!
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Location: Phoenix | I thought cereal was "bad" because it was so processed and had a lot of sugar? | |
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| The most important place to take the extra time is at the store and reading all the labels. That is where you will find what the food industry is putting into our bodies and how deceitful most of the advertising is. Read the labels and take the time to find out what are the good foods and what are the bad. If that is all you have stocked in the house, then that is what you will eat.
When I have quit eating some of those overly processed foods, if I think I'll just take a shortcut and eat a quick meal of it again, then my body doesn't feel good or react well to having that stuff put into it again. It is well worth your effort to set aside the time to educate yourself on what foods are good for you. | |
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| hammer_time - 2013-12-21 12:55 AM
I thought cereal was "bad" because it was so processed and had a lot of sugar?
it is
OP, if you're so busy how do you find time to eat enough to gain weight?
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Location: Florida | dream_chaser - 2013-12-20 10:30 PM
Well my suggestion would be smoothies, hard boiled eggs, veggies, nuts for on the go food!
The KEY to a healthy lifestyle is putting the proper food in your body, fast cheap stuff not going to help! Water, protein, carbs and fats are the important aspects of a healthy lifestyle and weight loss....
I get being busy, but I ALWAYS have a snack with me (veggies, nuts, eggs) to keep me fuelled....overall bringing busy is often an excuse and it doesn't need to be to keep healthy food in your body! You dont need to cook a "meal" in those busy times of the day as long as your fueling your body with proper nutrients that's just as good!
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hammer_time - 2013-12-21 12:55 AM
I thought cereal was "bad" because it was so processed and had a lot of sugar?
it is
OP, if you're so busy how do you find time to eat enough to gain weight?
Unfortunately, as women age (I don't know how old the poster is), it doesn't take much of anything to put on weight for many women. Our metabolism changes dramatically over the years. | |
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Miss Not Exciting
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Location: Ft Worth TX | MO gal - 2013-12-21 6:32 AM
DD2012 - 2013-12-21 7:11 AM
hammer_time - 2013-12-21 12:55 AM
I thought cereal was "bad" because it was so processed and had a lot of sugar?
it is
OP, if you're so busy how do you find time to eat enough to gain weight?
Unfortunately, as women age (I don't know how old the poster is ), it doesn't take much of anything to put on weight for many women. Our metabolism changes dramatically over the years.
Fast food! And a slow metabolism since I was a teenager... I turn 24 in a week and have gained 10 lbs this year! | |
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| hammer_time - 2013-12-21 12:55 AM
I thought cereal was "bad" because it was so processed and had a lot of sugar?
I thought most cereals were high in bad carbs too. | |
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Location: SE Missouri | hammer_time - 2013-12-21 12:55 AM I thought cereal was "bad" because it was so processed and had a lot of sugar?
I'm with you on the cereal! If I don't know what the ingredient are and they aren't easy to say. I'm not putting it in my body anymore! I fail at this sometimes but for the most part I avoid these types of foods!
Eggs, nuts, carrots, cucumbers, etc.. Have a plan and set yourself up for success. I fail a lot but reading labels will make you think. | |
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| Absolutely try ACE! It is the easiest, fastest and cheapest ! Works super! Lost 22 pounds and hubby 50 in a short time! We just were not in a position to try to make shakes or special foods. It was truly the easiest weight loss we had ever done! $1/ day is pretty cheap! No speedy feeling either! | |
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| I agree with the poster that said to take time to educate yourself on eating right and take time to cook healthy meals in advance to eat during the week. Keep healthy snacks with you at all times...apples, nuts, bananas, yogurt, etc. Eliminate processed foods like cereal and granola bars....they are quick and easy but full of artificial ingredients and sugar and won't help you lose weight. If you eat fast food so much get a copy of their calorie counts for the items on their menu and plan out what you will get before you pull through the drive though. Lots of fast food places have lower calorie options. The most important thing to remember when trying to lose weight though is you HAVE to keep your calorie count under about 1500 per day no matter what you eat. You will lose weight and feel MUCH better if you fill that 1500 calories with healthy filling food rather than 1500 calories worth of fat, grease, and carbs. | |
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| blyellowrose - 2013-12-20 10:42 PM cereal! Great Grains, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, ect. We eat alot of cereal in this house for breakfast and supper! Sugar and carbs and processed...not good, really. I'm glad it works for you but we own a gym, train a lot of people, have personal trainers and dietiticians working with us all the time and this is not something that any of them recommend. Veggies, fruits, lean meats and a smaller amount of grains and the absolute least amount of sugar in your diet as possible. Stay away, as much as possible, from the whites: sugar, flour, white rice and potatoes all of which turn to sugar when processed by your body.
Every morning, I eat a banana and raw, natural almonds or sometimes I make a little trail mix thing of the almonds and raisins plus I have my banana. So, basically, I start my day off with the things that the good Lord himself provided not something that was concocted in a processing plant. I try to keep the biggest part of my diet consisting of God-made foods. My doctor always says that I have the most consistent weight of anyone he ever sees when taking into the many years I've been going to him. My weight stays smack in the middle of the BMI for my height.
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Location: TEXAS | zeal! People love the convenience of it. Take a burn pill before meals, drink a shake to replace 1 or 2 meals, and drink the wellness drink for snacks. Use a blender bottle to shake them up and drink. Does not get any easier!! And the shakes taste amazing. Everything is made with all natural ingredients. And the wellness helps with energy and many medical conditions. You will lose weight. Special going on right now for Christmas for the weight management kit!!!!! | |
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Location: where the wind blows | runs4fun - 2013-12-21 8:35 AM blyellowrose - 2013-12-20 10:42 PM cereal! Great Grains, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, ect. We eat alot of cereal in this house for breakfast and supper! Sugar and carbs and processed...not good, really. I'm glad it works for you but we own a gym, train a lot of people, have personal trainers and dietiticians working with us all the time and this is not something that any of them recommend. Veggies, fruits, lean meats and a smaller amount of grains and the absolute least amount of sugar in your diet as possible. Stay away, as much as possible, from the whites: sugar, flour, white rice and potatoes all of which turn to sugar when processed by your body.
Every morning, I eat a banana and raw, natural almonds or sometimes I make a little trail mix thing of the almonds and raisins plus I have my banana. So, basically, I start my day off with the things that the good Lord himself provided not something that was concocted in a processing plant. I try to keep the biggest part of my diet consisting of God-made foods. My doctor always says that I have the most consistent weight of anyone he ever sees when taking into the many years I've been going to him. My weight stays smack in the middle of the BMI for my height.
Anyway I've cut out as much flour, sugar, grains, pasta, rice, etc. as I can. I will indulge once in awhile with potatoes or a bit of rice but for the most part I eat quite a bit of meat (we raise and eat our own beef and have elk/moose from son's hunting) and vegetables. Wheat belly wants you to limit fruit but that's where I'm not following it as I love, love, love fruit and refuse to give it up.
Breakfast is usually fruit and peanut butter or low fat cheese or eggs. Lunch is usually a salad with hard boiled eggs and a few nuts and a healthy dressing of some sort. Supper meat and veggies. I've found this is one diet I'm actually able to stick with easier. As I can still cook for my family as normal and I just eliminate the potatoes/rice/pasta. Eating out is simple too (other than fast food - which I avoid like the devil) I order steak or chicken and ask for extra veggies or salad instead of a potatoe.
The biggest thing I've found since I started this program is my cravings are almost non existance. I used to get cravings so bad I was like a drug addict. Now hardly ever. The other thing I totally gave up was my coke zero addiction and surprisingly I'm not missing it either since I started this way of eating. I do drink alot of herbal tea now though. If I feel like I'm wanting something I have a cup of herbal tea first and I find that often satisfies me.
You can do this on the go as others have said cook up a bunch of hard boiled eggs. I always have some in my fridge ready. They are high in protien to ease hunger pains and low cal.. I always have nuts on hand and fruit. I've gotten good at packing a little lunch kit with me now wherever I go and I have in it fruit, a container of peanut butter, some nuts, maybe some cheese or hard boiled eggs. Then when I am hungry and need something quick I'm not tempted to go through a drive through (although as I said since I started eating this way even the thought of fast food turns me off).
I guess I basically eat whole foods, try to stay away from anything processed. I feel better, not bloated, no cravings. 
Edited to add: Watch unhealthy carbs, they are the enemy. I try to avoid all unhealthy carbs at all cost.
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| I work part time and go to school full time so im on the go alot.. I lost 20 lbs this year by Drinking a Atkins shake in thr morning (I use atkins because they have a coffee one and im addicted to coffe). Pack your lunch. I am a big salad person so I pack a small salad or yogurt along with a sandwhich on wheat bread. Then for dinner I like fish and a veggie. | |
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Location: Minnesota | Raw fruits and veggies. Plain chicken and turkey. Eggs and yogurt. Water, no alcohol! | |
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Location: Phoenix | Does anyone put yogurt on their salad? I saw someone do that at work and thought it was interesting. Probably healthier than salad dressing....but maybe not. Yogurt has a lot of sugar as well. | |
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Location: SW New Mexico | hammer_time - 2013-12-22 10:29 AM
Does anyone put yogurt on their salad? I saw someone do that at work and thought it was interesting. Probably healthier than salad dressing....but maybe not. Yogurt has a lot of sugar as well.
Depends on the brand..
All Yoplait and commercial yogurts have added sugar and the light versions is filled with harmful chemical sweeteners.
The best is organic. I like Brown Cow. its yummy good!
And Stonyfield is another really good organic yogurt.
I like the plain for adding fruit, and love the vanilla and maple cream top made by Brown Cow.
I like balsamic vinegar, or red wine vinegar on my salads.. tasty!
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Chasin my Dream
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Location: Alberta | Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!!
I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few)
The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!!
It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!! | |
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Location: SW New Mexico | dream_chaser - 2013-12-22 10:51 AM
Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!!
I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few)
The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!!
It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!!
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | runs4fun - 2013-12-21 9:35 AM blyellowrose - 2013-12-20 10:42 PM cereal! Great Grains, Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts, ect. We eat alot of cereal in this house for breakfast and supper! Sugar and carbs and processed...not good, really. I'm glad it works for you but we own a gym, train a lot of people, have personal trainers and dietiticians working with us all the time and this is not something that any of them recommend. Veggies, fruits, lean meats and a smaller amount of grains and the absolute least amount of sugar in your diet as possible. Stay away, as much as possible, from the whites: sugar, flour, white rice and potatoes all of which turn to sugar when processed by your body.
Every morning, I eat a banana and raw, natural almonds or sometimes I make a little trail mix thing of the almonds and raisins plus I have my banana. So, basically, I start my day off with the things that the good Lord himself provided not something that was concocted in a processing plant. I try to keep the biggest part of my diet consisting of God-made foods. My doctor always says that I have the most consistent weight of anyone he ever sees when taking into the many years I've been going to him. My weight stays smack in the middle of the BMI for my height.
I quit eating anything processed and it has made a world of difference plus I'm not hungry anymore. Wish I had done this years ago. | |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 11:51 AM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!!
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| dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 11:51 AM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!!
I went to Whole Foods once. Everyone there acted cranky & hungry. No one was happy or smiling. LOL It is a neat store. | |
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Location: Alberta | sodapop - 2013-12-21 1:26 PM
dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 11:51 AM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!!
I went to Whole Foods once. Everyone there acted cranky & hungry. No one was happy or smiling. LOL It is a neat store.
Well maybe it was just that store LOL
We don't have them up here, but I've never met a person who eats well and exercises that is unhappy LOL | |
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Location: North Dakota | Well, depending on how much weight you need to lose, visiting a bariatric doctor is a great option. If you just need to lose 20lbs or whatever, not so much, but if you have a significant amount I say do it. I had never heard of them until a few months ago, my mom dragged me to a meeting with her and I started the program in mid-end October. First they tested me and found I do indeed have some insulin resistance and hypothyroidism. Then they started me on "optifast" which is a medical diet that you can ONLY get from a doctor, that consists of shakes, soups, and bars . The shakes come in juice box type packages (you don't have to mix them). You can have some veggies if you want, but the products are easy to take anywhere and really don't tasted bad. I've lost about 30lbs so far. I average 4ish lbs/week. | |
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Location: Prosser, WA | sodapop - 2013-12-21 12:26 PM dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 11:51 AM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!! I went to Whole Foods once. Everyone there acted cranky & hungry. No one was happy or smiling. LOL It is a neat store.
I hear the new buzz slogan "It's a lifestyle change", as eat foods that taste like crap for the rest of your life. LOL.
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| kakbarrelracer - 2013-12-22 4:12 AM sodapop - 2013-12-21 12:26 PM dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 11:51 AM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!! I went to Whole Foods once. Everyone there acted cranky & hungry. No one was happy or smiling. LOL It is a neat store.
I hear the new buzz slogan "It's a lifestyle change", as eat foods that taste like crap for the rest of your life. LOL.
Bananas, apples,grapes, almonds,other nuts... green beans, squash, leans meats that cooked properly with good seasonings etc. all those types of things are actually quite delicious. If you're talking live off lettuce with oil/vinegar dressing, then, yeah...I would agree. | |
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| kakbarrelracer - 2013-12-22 3:12 AM sodapop - 2013-12-21 12:26 PM dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 11:51 AM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!! I went to Whole Foods once. Everyone there acted cranky & hungry. No one was happy or smiling. LOL It is a neat store.
I hear the new buzz slogan "It's a lifestyle change", as eat foods that taste like crap for the rest of your life. LOL.
There is where you are wrong that it is boring and tasteless to eat healthy. For Thansgiving we had duck breasts, with smoked cherry compote, salad full of toasted nuts and berries, sweet potatoes- it was delicious. Christmas is rack of lamb, short ribs, paleo apple pie. I am never hungry and eat good stuff every day. I do not miss breads, chips at all. Once you get away from it it is surprising how you lose the cravings, I thought it would be difficult but it wasn't at all. You couldn't pay me to go back to eating unhealthy, my knees no longer get sore from working out and my skin looks better. I will eat dark chocolate a couple of times a week but balance it out with whole foods the rest of the week. | |
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| dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 12:51 PM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!!
When I stick to eating Whole Foods, the energy I get is amazing...almost like I'm "on" something! That's the difference in me than when I make the mistake of getting into the processed food, I literally start kind of dragging. My daughter can always tell when I've not been eating healthy, she'll actually tell me, "You've been eating bread and stuff that drags you down, Mom. I know you have, I can tell. You're tired and you're grumpy." And she is ALWAYS right, it totally zaps my energy. The really bad part of so many of the modern, processed foods is that while they are so bad for us and keep us from feeling our best is that they are ADDICTIVE, yes, the more you eat of them, the more you crave them and that is why such a large percentage of people are obese! A good friend gave me some awesome Amish bread that she gives out as gifts. I LOVE it, it's soooo good but it makes me feel soooo bad!!!! | |
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Ima Non Controversial Girl
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Location: where the wind blows | I agree with the others above. Once you start eating healthy. Ie fruits, nuts, veggies, basically whole foods not processed foods you will be shocked in how different you feel. I use to crave pizza, breads, pastas, fast food. Once I started eating this way after about 3 days my cravings were gone. Now the thought of McDonalds or KFC makes me nauseous. I had some home made bread one day at a friends thinking the fact it was homemade it would be ok, while it didn't make me bloated or icky feeling the next day my cravings were back with a vengeance. I feel so much better eating this way.
i was getting groceries the other day snd hubby texted to get some chips. As I put them in the grocery card I had small tinge of a craving thinking oh those dill pickle chips look so good, and I was getting Hungary. When I got to my vehicle I grabbed a mandarin orange and ate it and never gave those chips mother thought. The old me with the cravings would have ripped that bag open and the half the bag driving home.
PICK really suggest the book wheat belly. TheDr. Who wrote it explains how the wheat grown today is not he wheat my grandparents grew. And this new wheat is addictive and changes our insulin hence the weight gain. It's a very thought provoking book.
As I said I'm not following it to a tea as I don't think it's doable for me. The book says no wheat so even things like ketchup and other condiments with flour are off limits. I've simply eliminated breads, pasta and I allow myself some potatoes and rice but try to keep it minimal. I also eat a lot of fruit which the book thinks has too much sugar in. But my thought is its natural sugar and God made so its one thing I'm not giving up. I'm loosing weight since I started so it can't be that bad.
Ponce you start eating this way the though of fast food will turn you off. And believe me I was one of he biggest fast food addicts there was. Now even the thought of a Big Mac turns my stomach. I'll choose the apple and peanut butter.
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Location: where the wind blows | Excuse some of the grammar errors above. I'm on iPad and auto correct was over thinking and I don't know how to scroll down on my iPad to edit. | |
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Location: Alberta | runs4fun - 2013-12-22 6:19 AM
dream_chaser - 2013-12-21 12:51 PM Sticking with WHOLE FOODS is your best bet, no need to worry about reading labels!! I agree get yourself informed! Start with what healthy foods you actually LIKE...so if you like salads then start with that...and yes prepping is important as well, meals or snacks!! I STRONGLY believe everyone's health is worth the time spent to make good choices!! I do not believe in gimmick weight loss stuff (just not for me cause trust me I've tried a few) The most IMPORTANT part of getting healthier and losing weight (beside good food & proper portions) is the MENTAL GAME, your mind set has to be RIGHT to allow for the change to be made!!! It will not happen over night, it will take time to adjust and I will say DO NOT put yourself into an extreme situation!! Food is good and don't beat yourself up cause you slip up and eat a cookie, DOES NOT make you a failure!!!
When I stick to eating Whole Foods, the energy I get is amazing...almost like I'm "on" something! That's the difference in me than when I make the mistake of getting into the processed food, I literally start kind of dragging. My daughter can always tell when I've not been eating healthy, she'll actually tell me, "You've been eating bread and stuff that drags you down, Mom. I know you have, I can tell. You're tired and you're grumpy." And she is ALWAYS right, it totally zaps my energy. The really bad part of so many of the modern, processed foods is that while they are so bad for us and keep us from feeling our best is that they are ADDICTIVE, yes, the more you eat of them, the more you crave them and that is why such a large percentage of people are obese! A good friend gave me some awesome Amish bread that she gives out as gifts. I LOVE it, it's soooo good but it makes me feel soooo bad!!!!
You are so right, people don't know what feeling good feels like!!!! I get it's hard to move towards eating better for yourself, which as you know doesn't have to be celery and water | |
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Location: Alberta | jkrm - 2013-12-22 8:22 AM I agree with the others above. Once you start eating healthy. Ie fruits, nuts, veggies, basically whole foods not processed foods you will be shocked in how different you feel. I use to crave pizza, breads, pastas, fast food. Once I started eating this way after about 3 days my cravings were gone. Now the thought of McDonalds or KFC makes me nauseous. I had some home made bread one day at a friends thinking the fact it was homemade it would be ok, while it didn't make me bloated or icky feeling the next day my cravings were back with a vengeance. I feel so much better eating this way.
i was getting groceries the other day snd hubby texted to get some chips. As I put them in the grocery card I had small tinge of a craving thinking oh those dill pickle chips look so good, and I was getting Hungary. When I got to my vehicle I grabbed a mandarin orange and ate it and never gave those chips mother thought. The old me with the cravings would have ripped that bag open and the half the bag driving home.
PICK really suggest the book wheat belly. TheDr. Who wrote it explains how the wheat grown today is not he wheat my grandparents grew. And this new wheat is addictive and changes our insulin hence the weight gain. It's a very thought provoking book.
As I said I'm not following it to a tea as I don't think it's doable for me. The book says no wheat so even things like ketchup and other condiments with flour are off limits. I've simply eliminated breads, pasta and I allow myself some potatoes and rice but try to keep it minimal. I also eat a lot of fruit which the book thinks has too much sugar in. But my thought is its natural sugar and God made so its one thing I'm not giving up. I'm loosing weight since I started so it can't be that bad.
Ponce you start eating this way the though of fast food will turn you off. And believe me I was one of he biggest fast food addicts there was. Now even the thought of a Big Mac turns my stomach. I'll choose the apple and peanut butter.
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| dream_chaser - 2013-12-22 10:46 AM jkrm - 2013-12-22 8:22 AM I agree with the others above. Once you start eating healthy. Ie fruits, nuts, veggies, basically whole foods not processed foods you will be shocked in how different you feel. I use to crave pizza, breads, pastas, fast food. Once I started eating this way after about 3 days my cravings were gone. Now the thought of McDonalds or KFC makes me nauseous. I had some home made bread one day at a friends thinking the fact it was homemade it would be ok, while it didn't make me bloated or icky feeling the next day my cravings were back with a vengeance. I feel so much better eating this way.
i was getting groceries the other day snd hubby texted to get some chips. As I put them in the grocery card I had small tinge of a craving thinking oh those dill pickle chips look so good, and I was getting Hungary. When I got to my vehicle I grabbed a mandarin orange and ate it and never gave those chips mother thought. The old me with the cravings would have ripped that bag open and the half the bag driving home.
PICK really suggest the book wheat belly. TheDr. Who wrote it explains how the wheat grown today is not he wheat my grandparents grew. And this new wheat is addictive and changes our insulin hence the weight gain. It's a very thought provoking book.
As I said I'm not following it to a tea as I don't think it's doable for me. The book says no wheat so even things like ketchup and other condiments with flour are off limits. I've simply eliminated breads, pasta and I allow myself some potatoes and rice but try to keep it minimal. I also eat a lot of fruit which the book thinks has too much sugar in. But my thought is its natural sugar and God made so its one thing I'm not giving up. I'm loosing weight since I started so it can't be that bad.
Ponce you start eating this way the though of fast food will turn you off. And believe me I was one of he biggest fast food addicts there was. Now even the thought of a Big Mac turns my stomach. I'll choose the apple and peanut butter. Great to hear...even with iPad over taking your spelling
Also, we were watching the "History of World" one night and learned that sugar, because of it's addicitve nature, became one of the most valuable crops EVER thus the onslaught of slave labor to keep up with the demand as the World was crazy for it once the taste was acquired. In other words, sugar was the "crack cocaine" of the day...and I kind of think it still is!
Furthermore, for those interested in natural foods, corn was probably the first real genetically modified crop of any significance. Corn, as we know it today, is not anything like the maize that it started out as. Centuries ago farmers learned how to modify it into a form more easily used by humans. It makes you wonder just what corn is when considering it is classified a vegetable yet the body "reads" it as a grain.
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Location: The Great Northwest | A great diet for on the Go folks is the Medifast way. Low glycemic packaged meals and one meal a day like a salad with lean meat. Great if you don't have the time to plan meals. | |
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Location: sunny california | skye - 2013-12-22 8:51 AM A great diet for on the Go folks is the Medifast way. Low glycemic packaged meals and one meal a day like a salad with lean meat. Great if you don't have the time to plan meals.
have you tried them? I was thinking of trying it. I need more ready to eat options | |
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Location: Kansas | I bought a Nutribullet last year. I put my favorite raw fruits and veggies in it, always along with a banana, and it really helped my energy level. After a while you begin to crave these nutritious concoctions.
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Location: OK | My doc says---the easiest thing to stick to is this. Don't go on a diet, but change your habits. You carry things with you, such as peanut butter crackers, cheese, protein bars, trail mix, fruit etc. About every 2-3 hours, take maybe 2 bites and put it back up. Most of these things fit in your coat pocket. This tricks your body into thinking it doesn't have to hold on to food, so your metabolism speeds up. It also shrinks your stomach so you can't hold those big meals like you did before. He said you also want to eat good meals, just cut it all in half. You can still have dessert, just cut it in half. Later you will cut it again, so you are used to eating only say for instance, 1-2 bites of it. By going ahead and eating it though, you don't feel as deprived. If you're going to eat protein, make sure to read the label. Protein should be high, carbs and sugars should be significantly lower. Many protein drinks are for weight lifters and are full of carbs etc.
Maybe take a rainy day, get your crockpot out, make beans, stew, a roast, etc., divide it into small containers, date it, and freeze it all. This way, any good dinner can be reheated in the microwave and be ready with no work, no dishes, no getting too hungry waiting for it to cook. This is the only way we make it in the summer.
A blender with a banana, some berries, 1 spoonful of frozen OJ right out of the can, and maybe some frozen yogurt or ice cream is great and fast for breakfast. | |
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Location: OK | Also, if you're going to buy veggies, go to a farmer's market. If you can't do that, buy frozen over canned.
Never buy baby carrots. Don't buy taters from a store if you can help it. If anything looks too green, too pretty, too shiny, don't eat it. It's probably chemically treated to be pretty. I know in a rural area, farmer's markets are the easiest way to find veggies that are better for you.
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Location: On a paint horse... | My hubby and I lost 80 pounds over 3 years ago and most importantly have kept it off!! I decided to pay it forward and help others do the same. Message me for info. Best 'on the go' plan EVER!!! Just gives you the kick start you need to lose the weight and then you learn how to make the changes necessary to keep it off! Ive helped several bb's and would LOVE to HELP YOU too!! | |
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| I know it's not a popular word to say on here, but.. I'm vegan (GASP!). [Strictly a dietary vegan, we still hunt (donate the meat to my parents) and fish, etc.] I will say, I used to be all but addicted to fast food, but once I made the decision to get healthy, it's been amazing and I've lost weight, my cholesterol and blood pressure are down as well. I agree with the posters that have said, once you really start eating healthy, the fast food joints will make you naucious. Knowing what to buy at the grocery store and making sure that you have nothing but healthy snacks around makes it so much easier to stick with it. I prep a lot of my meals for the week on the weekend, keep a good supply of easy to grab fruits and veggies around, heck, I've even stashed a container of unsalted mixed nuts in the car to keep me going. | |
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Location: /ARKANSAS | What about Nutrisystem or one of those that plan your meals? Can't think of the other one, have a friend on Medifast lost about 30 pounds, but has started gaining back, I have lost 15 pounds past 6 months, eating nearly nothing, going to bed hungry. Then I lost my resolve and couldn't get enough to eat. Gained back 6 pounds so far, Deciding on Nutrisystem I think I really need structure right now. You know I think there is something so right with the saying "fat and happy" dieting is making me irritable.  | |
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