Posted by cloudydaze on June 25, 2006, at 19:58:53
In reply to Re: (trigger) I can't seem to lose weight » Racer, posted by llrrrpp on June 25, 2006, at 11:23:59
> Hi Racer,
> maybe instead of focusing on restriction, you think about adding. Making postive additions to your diet.
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> Here's what I'm doing- I'm trying to eat dairy and fiber for breakfast, and a vegetable for lunch and protein for dinner, and a healthy afternoon snack.
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> And at least one (small) treat a day, like a scoop of sorbet or square of chocolate.
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> See, nothing about taking away stuff- but if I'm full on apples and fiber and protein, then my body's less likely to go into panic mode (panic being binge mode)
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> And you don't need to move a whole lot. I'm having a lot of problems getting my booty off the computer chair, so I completely understand where you're coming from. My meds are making me sluggish and lethargic for the first 2-8 hours of the day. Oh well. I try to walk to do my errands, and ride my bike to work (when anxiety and weather permit!). Take the stairs rather than the elevator.
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> The other thing that helps me get more activity is when I'm watching TV, I try to get up every commercial break and DO something- pick up the living room, 25 push-ups (girly push-ups) wash my pots and pans. Then I go back to couch potato for 8 minutes. think of it as an "interval workout" haha, but it's better than nothing!
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> your friend,
> -ll
> p.s. dietician could be helpful, I never have seen one, let met know if it is! i've got some extra blubber and some bad eating habits (too much sugar, for example)Good suggestions :)
My dietitian just taught me how to eat healthy. I am on an approximated 1400 calorie diet (with no need to count calories, thanks to her help). It's all about making healthy food choices. I eat 3-5 servings of veggies a day, 3 fruit, 6 grain (including starchy veggies like potatoes, corn & peas), 3 protien (meat, eggs, cheese, fish), 3 milk or yogurt, and i'm allowed 3 fat servings (oils, sweets, alcohol, etc). If I keep within my servings everyday, it works. I've lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks. My dietitian also gave me information on serving sizes, because us Americans tend to eat more than we need (restaurants tend to give you enough food to feed at least 2 people!).
This has all really helped me, but my plan may not work for others. A dietitian can help you figure out how many calories you need to cut to lose weight SAFELY and EFFECTIVELY.
good luck,
cloudy
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