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Posted by: ~Roo'sMama~ Jun 23 2008, 11:22 AM |
I've been needing to lose weight for a long time but just started trying for real a week or two ago. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Posted by: grapfruit Jun 23 2008, 11:46 AM |
Suggestions: DO NOT USE A DIET PILL ![]() You're sort of going about it wrong. You NEED to snack, just snack healthy. Munch on a hand full of carrot or celerly sticks. A handful of peanuts (unsalted), stuff like that. By cutting WAY back on food intake your body thinks it's starving and actually SLOWS your metabolism. You need to rev it up. Drink lots and lots of water. Everytime you feel a little hungry, drink 8oz of water (if you don't like water, mix it w/Crystal Light). It's more about portion control. Just don't OVER eat. ![]() Say every 2 hours have a small snack. A cup of yogurt, an apple, something like that. Eat your regular meals (portion controlled!). Make dinner be your smallest meal and try not to eat a good 3 hours before bed time. It's ok, to have snacks. Popcorn w/o butter shouldn't be bad. Instead of ice cream, try serbert. No calories in that. About 15 min before a meal eat about 100 calories, it kicks in early enough that you don't feel so hungry and over eat. And most importantly, don't give up. ![]() |
Posted by: ~Roo'sMama~ Jun 23 2008, 01:54 PM |
Well, I'm not cutting WAY back on food, just the junky kind. ![]() ![]() I do drink a lot of water - I have a 32 oz Nalgene bottle that I drink at least two of a day, plus I drink an actual glass or 2 of water a day too. It helps curb the hunger a little, but not for long. ![]() ![]() I was kind of hoping to find something more on the natural side for an appetite suppressant... years ago I tried a couple different diet pills that gave me heart palpitations and dizzy spells and made me super jittery, so I definitely wouldn't want anything like that again. I wish I liked green tea, but I think all tea is gross. I guess I could just make myself drink it. ![]() ![]() |
Posted by: luvmykids Jun 23 2008, 02:21 PM |
The only advice I have is lots of fiber....that makes you feel full. Peanut butter and apple slices, etc for snacks. You might also try eating every three hours, small meals, to stay full. I've heard from sooo many "diet experts" that you shouldn't deprive yourself of all the stuff you love, even junk....give yourself one day a week that is "free" day or still have your treats but every other day and smaller portions or something along those lines. |
Posted by: Richie Oct 28 2008, 11:26 PM |
well thats very good and you should keep it up! The junk foods and eating all day which are making us fat and fatter! Its beng a long time that i have stopped soda and snaks throughout the day! |