I'm still here

Guys
I haven't posted since I joined because I went back to the basics in regards to my exercise. The scale has started moving again. Last week I lost 3 lbs. I gained 20 lbs since I got married in October and the holidays. So I'm working hard to get that re-gain off. it's harder the second time around. I need help with my eating. I'm eating all the time. Yes sometimes it's because I'm hungry and other times it's just to be chewing. Any help in regards to my eating would greatly be appreciated. Thanks for the support

Hi Ann,

 Congrats on getting started on your re-set program, getting back to basics is such a clean and straight forward way to go, I'm using it myself...3lbs is a great start!...For sure, I've found after about yr 3 the honeymoon is definately over, but the tool is still there and it does work...

It sounds like you are in a mode of grazing that is aggrevated by the demon "head hunger", so hard to kick that demon to the curb, its insidious and sneaks out when you least expect it to ...

For help I would suggest cleansing yourself of alot of carbs for at least 30 days...This is all kinds of carbs even the fruit & veggie kind ( which are "good" by definition ) can trigger a desire to want more...Try to aim for a carb TOTAL of no more than 1/2 your daily protein intake ( do not work this as a net carb number, that won't work for the purposes of this exercise )( ie 85 grams of protein, no more than 42 total carbs )...Also  you might try to plan your eating so you do get to chew regularly - eat less at each sitting but more often...My Nut gave us a original basic plan that is something like this : 150 - 200 cals @ breakfast, mid morning snack 75-150 cals, lunch 250 - 350 cals, mid afternoon snack 75-150 cals, & dinner 400-450 cals - to lose stay at the lower end of the range for each meal/snack ( that keeps your calorie intake lower )...Exercise at least 5 days out of 7...

Hope this helps...

 

Alesia, this looks like information I can also use. Thanks for posting!

Genie

me too! I have been struggling with grazing also and will try your suggestions with the protein vs carbs.

You are very welcome...Make sure to come back let me know how it is working out in the long run...I'm working it  hard myself, results are slower at this point in the game for me, so just sticking with it & giving it a chance...