Little Tricks

Ok here is one for us all.... What do you do, that you really think helps you maintain, and keep your calories down.. I read where one lady put a bit of oatmeal in her protein shake to get it to last longer in her pouch, thought that one was pretty slick... I still use a piece of Provolone cheese as a taco shell and fill it with meat, and whatever... What are your little tricks..

I too find that a little grain makes a difference in how long I am satisfied with my meals. I eat my meat/cheese and some vegetables and if I still am munchy - I add a half slice of high grain bread for dessert! I'm amazed at what a difference it makes.

I get in the Jacuzzi tub every morning with a 30 oz. bottle of water. It's so much easier to drink in a steamy, hot 30-minute Jacuzzi bath. Then I drink a 20 oz. bottle on my way to work (first stop at the office is the ladies' room!) If I wait too late in the day to start drinking then I end up getting up half the night and I hate interrupted sleep! DeeDee

I do the "cheese as a taco shell" too! Works great! I've also been eating zero-calorie pickles (they are high in sodium though but I don't use salt on anything). Michelle 294/149

I know I am a broken record on this subject, but here goes anyway because it does work for me. Nutritionalin every meal that I possibly can; planning my meals and my snacks; cooking from scratch to avoid unnecessary extras; avoiding all fast food except an occasional chili from Burger King; avoiding "white" foods; eating lots of fish. These things do a lot to help me stay satisfied and feeling good, which in turn makes it easier to stick with the plan. I admit it takes some time and effort and finding the time is challenging, but I won't allow myself any excuses that could jeopardize my long term success. Giving up, making excuses, etc. is what got me into trouble in the past. Ann

exercise almost daily doing something I love aqua-aerobics and change it up frequently either duration or intensity. nutrition- I make sure I get my protein first and take my supplements daily but most of all I work on a positive frame of mind!!!!!!!!!!!!! gratitude is my attitude Amanda S VG-DS October 2001 highest >350/342 start of wls journey/154@goal and after ps