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I'm not sure that my suggestions are healthy but I've been finding myself getting by on much smaller portions by bulking up on Protein early in the day. If I have a protein intense breakfast and lunch, I can get by on eating LESS and I'm far less hungry in the afternoon and evening.
Yep. Me, too.
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Originally Posted by
rentayenta
After 16 months of a total lifestyle change, I have lost and kept off 35 lb. Finally. For me, there was no diet untried. What finally changed was my mind-set. Portion control, yoga, and NO diet food (hence never feeling deprived) were key for me- still are key. I eat what I want but in smaller portions. I cut out desserts after every meal, all soda, increased my water consumption, and got off my lazy butt.
I am a much happier and healthier person, both physically and emotionally.
This sounds like me the past few months. Right down to the lazy butt! I am using the support of Weight Watchers as the weekly reminder of my new healthy approach. Once I"m Lifetime, I can just go there every week for free. And since it's at work, it's right down-stairs, so easy to get to.
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To me, a really good salad has some protein (grilled chicken breast cubed, tuna, canned chicken even - no mayo or anything - just the meat or decent shredded cheese), some greens (buy a bag), something crunchy (sliced almonds or pine nuts or low/no fat croutons) and a soft fruit (strawberries in season, canned oranges (because they're easy) or another vegetable (sugar snap peas, pea pods, etc). And some non-creamy dressing. Personally, I don't mind low fat/low cal dressing, but some people consider them 'diet' foods, and you really can make a super easy vinegarette simply if you want to really control ratios.
Great ideas! I'm going to print this out and have it in the kitchen (and take it shopping). We have a salad bar at work but 1) it's expensive and 2) the variety is seriously lacking plus 3) the quality has deteriorated in the last few months. So I think I'll just bring my own. I should try a vinegarette.