Keeping away from carbs is so hard for me
i am the carb/sugar queen. so i kinda know what you must be going through. one thing i did learn, carbs want more carbs. when you ingest carbs your body craves more carbs. if you can detox yourself for 3 days without carbs you will feel a big difference. possibly you will see a difference on the scale as well.
every time i wanted something sugary or carby i would make myself eat protein. even if it was just a few slices of pepperoni. then drink water, usually the craving would subside and at least i felt better about having more control over my body.
if you choose to have this wonderful surgery, you must be a strong lady and intelligent to make such a life changing choice. good luck. you can do it.
every time i wanted something sugary or carby i would make myself eat protein. even if it was just a few slices of pepperoni. then drink water, usually the craving would subside and at least i felt better about having more control over my body.
if you choose to have this wonderful surgery, you must be a strong lady and intelligent to make such a life changing choice. good luck. you can do it.
Noreen HW 352 / SW 324 / CW 175/ LW/ 148 / GW 150 (achieved Aug 14 '11)
good for you terri! one day at a time is how to be successful.
do you ever post on vites and bites? i love that major mom starts this thread each night. it helps me be accountable through the day if i know that i have to type what i ate.
i really watched my carb count my first year - 18 months out. i tried to stay 45 - 55 a day.
believe me i am no angel with the carbs but if i am going to have chocolate or candy (since i am 3 yrs out) my rule is no crap before 2:30pm and then i portion it out. no sitting with the bag of candy in front of me.
here's my method of eating say, 3 hershey's kisses:
no distractions. can't be on phone, or computer. eating these 3 kisses is my only task.
first kiss is chewed up
second kiss is savored and i let it melt completely in my mouth
third kiss is my choice how i eat it.
i know this sounds nutty, but if i don't eat my treats without distractions, then i wonder why i didn't enjoy it and feel cheated.
keep up the low carb days there girlie. i know you can do it. there is no doubt.
do you ever post on vites and bites? i love that major mom starts this thread each night. it helps me be accountable through the day if i know that i have to type what i ate.
i really watched my carb count my first year - 18 months out. i tried to stay 45 - 55 a day.
believe me i am no angel with the carbs but if i am going to have chocolate or candy (since i am 3 yrs out) my rule is no crap before 2:30pm and then i portion it out. no sitting with the bag of candy in front of me.
here's my method of eating say, 3 hershey's kisses:
no distractions. can't be on phone, or computer. eating these 3 kisses is my only task.
first kiss is chewed up
second kiss is savored and i let it melt completely in my mouth
third kiss is my choice how i eat it.
i know this sounds nutty, but if i don't eat my treats without distractions, then i wonder why i didn't enjoy it and feel cheated.
keep up the low carb days there girlie. i know you can do it. there is no doubt.
Terri---
If you keep doing the "one day at a day" thinking, you'll reach your goal. I PROMISE! All we CAN do it one day at a time and every decision we make has to be one moment at a time. If you don't do great on a snack or meal, then endeavour to make better choices the next time. It's not worth beating yourself up over if you stumble, just keep picking up and putting down your feet and move forward.
We didn't get to the point of needing the DS surgery because we were perfect and able to do what was right all the time. ;)
But, with the DS, we CAN continue to move forward and do something about our health and weight.
It's a process and a journey---it's not a sprint though!
If you keep doing the "one day at a day" thinking, you'll reach your goal. I PROMISE! All we CAN do it one day at a time and every decision we make has to be one moment at a time. If you don't do great on a snack or meal, then endeavour to make better choices the next time. It's not worth beating yourself up over if you stumble, just keep picking up and putting down your feet and move forward.
We didn't get to the point of needing the DS surgery because we were perfect and able to do what was right all the time. ;)
But, with the DS, we CAN continue to move forward and do something about our health and weight.
It's a process and a journey---it's not a sprint though!
HW ~ SW ~ CW
310 - 291 - 150
OH2012
on 9/22/12 4:41 am - OH
on 9/22/12 4:41 am - OH
If there is a vegan restaurant near you, you might be able to get some suitable meal options there.
Best Wishes!!
Best Wishes!!
Hi Terri,
Learning how to cook will be a great tool of success for you, and oh, so liberating! It's as easy as following directions. I agree that a crock pot is a great investment, first because it's so easy to throw a few things in, turn it on, walk away, and come home to something beautiful. The other benefit is that slow cooking makes your meat incredibly tender, and you're able to eat more very easily....especially with gravy.
For carbs, I, too, am a sugar **** I never counted carbs, but took a different approach. When eating, I would eat my protein first > then veggies > then the last couple of bites would be me enjoying whatever I wanted, be it a little bread, rice, pasta, or even chocolate cake. I was nearly full already, so I could only muster a bite or two, but never felt deprived in the process.
The further out I got, though, I was able to eat more, and had more room for the carbs, and it's the total truth that they create craving for more. I do have some sugar-**** remedies that are full of protein that really help. I make all of these and munch on them for a few days and my cravings get back under control. (see my profile for Ricotta fluff, SF Custard and Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies)
Another tip, especially with the cooler weather coming, is to look to complex carbs and whole grains as opposed to the overly processed. For instance, instead of toast > go for some old fashioned (not instant) or steel cut oatmeal, cream of wheat or grits. I've been on a serious grits kick lately since the cafeteria where I work started offering them. I have them add 2 fried eggs, 3 slices of bacon and some shredded cheese to my buttered grits, and I LOVE them. My little feast yields about 35g of protein for breakfast.
Learning how to cook will be a great tool of success for you, and oh, so liberating! It's as easy as following directions. I agree that a crock pot is a great investment, first because it's so easy to throw a few things in, turn it on, walk away, and come home to something beautiful. The other benefit is that slow cooking makes your meat incredibly tender, and you're able to eat more very easily....especially with gravy.
For carbs, I, too, am a sugar **** I never counted carbs, but took a different approach. When eating, I would eat my protein first > then veggies > then the last couple of bites would be me enjoying whatever I wanted, be it a little bread, rice, pasta, or even chocolate cake. I was nearly full already, so I could only muster a bite or two, but never felt deprived in the process.
The further out I got, though, I was able to eat more, and had more room for the carbs, and it's the total truth that they create craving for more. I do have some sugar-**** remedies that are full of protein that really help. I make all of these and munch on them for a few days and my cravings get back under control. (see my profile for Ricotta fluff, SF Custard and Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies)
Another tip, especially with the cooler weather coming, is to look to complex carbs and whole grains as opposed to the overly processed. For instance, instead of toast > go for some old fashioned (not instant) or steel cut oatmeal, cream of wheat or grits. I've been on a serious grits kick lately since the cafeteria where I work started offering them. I have them add 2 fried eggs, 3 slices of bacon and some shredded cheese to my buttered grits, and I LOVE them. My little feast yields about 35g of protein for breakfast.
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
Hi,
I just wanted to thank you again for posting the recipes on the other thread. I printed them out and will go to the supermarket later today and actually try one or two. Do you know the protein to carb ratio? I track my food or try to so wanted to make sure I account for the carbs properly. I know I cannot just eat the snacks non-stop.
Really thanks so much, Terri
I just wanted to thank you again for posting the recipes on the other thread. I printed them out and will go to the supermarket later today and actually try one or two. Do you know the protein to carb ratio? I track my food or try to so wanted to make sure I account for the carbs properly. I know I cannot just eat the snacks non-stop.
Really thanks so much, Terri
I don't count carbs - especially when they come so protein-rich. You could do the math from the labels, though, once you determine your portion sizes. Ricotta, for instance, has 7g of protein in just a quarter cup.
Valerie
DS 2005
There is room on this earth for all of God's creatures..
next to the mashed potatoes
Before my surgery I was A Fast Food Foodie and Carb queen. I made the decision 8mos before my surgery to give up carbs. It was soo hard and I can't speak from personal experience but i would like to compare it to trying to kick crystal meth. It took me a good 2mos before I could go and order something and not long to have fries with it . Only you can prevent forest fires my friend. With that being said you have to decide whats more important to you. The 5 mins of pleasure from carbs or a life time of being told your a hott sexy *****
Nothing taste as good as skinny.
Nothing taste as good as skinny.
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