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Dieting is hard.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:51 pm
I'm currently dieting. So far so good. I have dropped about 19 pounds.
I have been trying to train myself to eat healthy and eat less. By eating less, I mean eating a healthy amount and not binge/over-eating.
My body is still having issues with wanting to snack or eat unhealthy things between meals.
Will my body eventually adapt to eating healthy and the cravings for snacking and overeating go away? Basically training myself to be healthy.
I have been trying to train myself to eat healthy and eat less. By eating less, I mean eating a healthy amount and not binge/over-eating.
My body is still having issues with wanting to snack or eat unhealthy things between meals.
Will my body eventually adapt to eating healthy and the cravings for snacking and overeating go away? Basically training myself to be healthy.
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:55 pm to AlbertMeansWell
I read lots of articles that say eating in between meals is good.
And I mean something like nuts and fruit.
Drinking big glass of water before a meal helps curb hunger so you eat less.
And I mean something like nuts and fruit.
Drinking big glass of water before a meal helps curb hunger so you eat less.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 12:56 pm to AlbertMeansWell
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Will my body eventually adapt to eating healthy and the cravings for snacking and overeating go away? Basically training myself to be healthy.
that's human nature, you will always have urges
but dieting is a fad…what you are trying to do is a lifestyle change…it's okay to have a cheat meal every now and then or divulge and eat a brownie…just don't do it everyday.
are you exercising too? when I am exercising a lot, I find it very easy to eat healthy….why go through all the pain of a 1-hour workout, then ruin it by eating a pizza 2 hours later….when I'm not working out a lot, I tend to eat a lot worse
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:01 pm to LSUzealot
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are you exercising too? when I am exercising a lot, I find it very easy to eat healthy….why go through all the pain of a 1-hour workout, then ruin it by eating a pizza 2 hours later….when I'm not working out a lot, I tend to eat a lot worse
This is the truth. Remain accountable to yourself. When I don't work out or run I just become disgusting with what I eat. I think healthy so I eat healthy.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:01 pm to AlbertMeansWell
What are you craving? Sugar?
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:04 pm to AlbertMeansWell
You will eventually get where you actually crave healthy food.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:10 pm to AlbertMeansWell
The easiest, cheapest and best way to stop cravings is this:
Keep some apples in your fridge. They are healthy, sweet and tart.
Slice one up raw. Leave the skin on. After you are finished with the apple drink a big glass of water.
The water expands the pectin in the apple skin and it bloats you up. No more hunger.
Keep some apples in your fridge. They are healthy, sweet and tart.
Slice one up raw. Leave the skin on. After you are finished with the apple drink a big glass of water.
The water expands the pectin in the apple skin and it bloats you up. No more hunger.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:26 pm to AlbertMeansWell
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My body is still having issues with wanting to snack or eat unhealthy things between meals.
Will my body eventually adapt to eating healthy and the cravings for snacking and overeating go away? Basically training myself to be healthy.
Honestly man, it's tough. I still crave shite...especially on the weekends. During the week, I make my breakfast and head off to work with a nice salad, some hummus for a snack etc...get home and eat some leftovers and all is well. Then the weekend rolls around and the structure of my day to day is gone and I constantly fight the urge to just go grab fast food and be lazy. I've lost a lot of weight over the last year + (go visit us in the sticky thread above) and it's a never ending fight to keep up a healthy life style.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:27 pm to Zach
One trick that works for me: when you get cravings, drink 6-8 oz of water. Wait at least 20-25 minutes. Often, our (overfed) bodies confuse thirst and hunger. Give your system a chance to re-learn the difference.
If you truly have hunger pangs, make up pre-cut celery sticks and/or cucumber spears. Low calorie count, high fiber content, and lots of jaw action required. Chomp down, along with a big glass of water. You get a "crunch" factor without beaucoup calories. Chewing makes you feel as though you've eaten something, and the water is always a good idea.
If you truly have hunger pangs, make up pre-cut celery sticks and/or cucumber spears. Low calorie count, high fiber content, and lots of jaw action required. Chomp down, along with a big glass of water. You get a "crunch" factor without beaucoup calories. Chewing makes you feel as though you've eaten something, and the water is always a good idea.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 1:49 pm to LSUzealot
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that's human nature, you will always have urges
but dieting is a fad…what you are trying to do is a lifestyle change…
This is exactly right. I am doing a lifestyle change. Excercising more. Eating better.
Posted on 3/9/15 at 2:50 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Small, subtle changes are easiest to adapt to. Substitute quinoa for rice. Mix ground flax seed in with cereal, yogurt, gumbo. As mentioned above, apple slices, celery, and cucumber make great snacks. Drinks lots of water and keep gum on hand. Chewing gum can stave off hunger pangs. 
Posted on 3/9/15 at 3:59 pm to AlbertMeansWell
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Dieting is hard.
Could not agree more. It seems as though I've been on a "diet" since I was 14 years old. Eating right is hard but I would imagine being a diabetic, or whatever other disease morbid obesity can bring, would be harder.
Nothing wrong with falling off of a wagon, long as you get back on it!
Good luck..22 down, 35 more to go..
Posted on 3/9/15 at 4:13 pm to LSUzealot
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but dieting is a fad…what you are trying to do is a lifestyle change…it's okay to have a cheat meal every now and then or divulge and eat a brownie…just don't do it everyday.
are you exercising too? when I am exercising a lot, I find it very easy to eat healthy….why go through all the pain of a 1-hour workout, then ruin it by eating a pizza 2 hours later….when I'm not working out a lot, I tend to eat a lot worse
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Posted on 3/9/15 at 4:23 pm to Shepherd
After nearly 3 years I think I have turned some corners.
My body no longer likes or tolerates (if you know what I mean) a lot of the junk I once ate. The thought of eating a whopper or a big mac churns my stomach.
You never lose the cravings, just learn how to manage them. Rather than the 5 scoop, 3 topping sundae learn to eat the 1 scoop 1 topping sundae occasionally.
I have finally figured out the eating crap makes you feel good for 5 mins, while eating right makes you feel good the rest of the day.
Simply put... Are abs more important than ice cream...
My body no longer likes or tolerates (if you know what I mean) a lot of the junk I once ate. The thought of eating a whopper or a big mac churns my stomach.
You never lose the cravings, just learn how to manage them. Rather than the 5 scoop, 3 topping sundae learn to eat the 1 scoop 1 topping sundae occasionally.
I have finally figured out the eating crap makes you feel good for 5 mins, while eating right makes you feel good the rest of the day.
Simply put... Are abs more important than ice cream...
Posted on 3/9/15 at 4:31 pm to Zach
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The easiest, cheapest and best way to stop cravings is this:
Keep some apples in your fridge. They are healthy, sweet and tart.
If you're looking for bad advice, Zach is your guy
Posted on 3/9/15 at 4:50 pm to Powerman
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Powerman
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Keep some apples in your fridge
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If you're looking for bad advice, Zach is your guy
You guys know I stay out of the diet postings because that is a painful subject and I have no inclination to seem judgmental.
however, I have statements followed by a question.
- Apples are good for you. They have the right kind of sugar. They have lots of fiber. They are an excellent snack food. Of fruits, they are one of the good ones and in my opinion maybe the best fruit
Was your post a slam at Zach or do you know something I don't?
What is wrong with eating apples as a diet snack?
I really want to know your reasoning.
edited to add:
BY the way, I once lost about 50 pounds in 8 weeks (Started at 6'3" 230 lbs. and came out at 180 lbs.) and ate everything I saw that I wanted and as much of it as I could shovel down.
I was in Army basic training. They have the perfect weight loss program. Feed you potatoes, Spaghetti, bread, starches and worse and peel the weight off of you. Of course, the first three weeks of basic, I wanted to throw up when I sat down with my plate in the mess hall since we had probably run - actually the "Airborne Trot" in those days 2-3 miles just before the meal. or we crawled out of the low crawl pit into the chow line.
Funny now.
This post was edited on 3/9/15 at 5:00 pm
Posted on 3/9/15 at 8:06 pm to MeridianDog
Powerman has no idea what he is talking about. Nothing wrong with Zach's advce.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 6:08 am to AlbertMeansWell
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Will my body eventually adapt to eating healthy and the cravings for snacking and overeating go away?
My opinion is no.
Because your body has already adjusted, but your brain won't.
I've been doing weight watchers online and have lost 33 pounds. There are lots of times where I am full but my brain says "more! that was so good!"
I've decided that once I reach my goal weight I am going to invest the $20 per month and stay on weight watchers forever because I think of it like being an addict and need to stay in a program to keep myself in line.
I ate mass quantities of whatever I wanted and stayed really thin forever, then BAM! at a certain age, so I set myself up over many years.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 6:12 am to mouton
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Powerman has no idea what he is talking about. Nothing wrong with Zach's advce.
I suppose it's a matter of dietary preference. I don't consider sugary fruits to be a good fit for my diet.
I'd rather eat an avocado and get some healthy fats in than spike my blood sugar with an apple.
Posted on 3/10/15 at 6:14 am to MeridianDog
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lost 50 pounds in 8 weeks
ate everything I saw
I was in Army basic training.
They have the perfect weight loss program
It probably didn't hurt to be in your early 20's either.
On a serious note, that is why knowing someone's age is important in discussing this. Lots of younger guys flippantly say "exercise more" but at a certain point, that won't do it.
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