Something that helps me is to find healthier versions of the things I want. So I still eat what I want and don't feel deprived. For example, I make chocolate hummus every week and once a day eat 2 tbsp of it with a few strawberries. That way I still enjoy a chocolate treat but I'm satisfied without eating much because it is loaded with fiber. My mom lost 100 lbs and has kept it off for 7 years. She taught me that the mindset needs to shift from "temporary diet" to "healthy lifestyle" and it would be a sad life to be miserable all day thinking I can't enjoy the foods I want. I wish you luck whatever you decide to do and I wish you ease and pleasure when it comes to food choices ❤️
07 Feb 21 by member: lilygos
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you could also try blending a frozen banana with a teaspoon or two of raw unsweetened cocoa powder with whatever you usually use for milk as a treat... or for breakfast try blending two packed cups of spinach until it is just juice. then add the frozen banana, two teaspoons of cocoa powder and your favorite nut butter. if you still need more liquid add coffee or whatever you normally use for milk.
07 Feb 21 by member: RBJ88
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Hang in there, Snowy. You've done this successfully before, and you can do it again. Stay strong. Resist those temptations. And, if you yield to them, forgive yourself and start fresh again immediately.
08 Feb 21 by member: Debbie Cousins
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08 Feb 21 by member: woofwaggers
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That is one thing I don't like. The planning of meals and constantly thinking about what you put in your body can get overwhelming sometimes. I count macros and I usually eat pretty clean ( just not this week while on vaca) but for me the discipline is necessary. Keep at it, success is attainable!
08 Feb 21 by member: Diana 1234
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Hey, every bit counts. Keep it up and stick to it. You will eventually get there.
08 Feb 21 by member: morganstuart
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Ironically, the effort to follow our programs involves thinking about food all the more! I suspect a lot of craving is due to an underlying (subconscious and erroneous) belief that some favored food will no longer be available. And the whole game where if you oughtn't to have it you want it all the more. My mind trick is to look at off limits foods as if they are plastic food replicas.
08 Feb 21 by member: trackin64
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Snow White, if I may ask...how tall are you? I know you said in your current bio you're at an OK weight...you're trying to eat healthier. Please don't take this wrong....but I think at this point in your life if you'd like a glass of wine or to just eat period you deserve it. Why be uncomfortable...as in hungry?
08 Feb 21 by member: SherryeB
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08 Feb 21 by member: dencow40
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As most of you have heard me say until you are sick of hearing it is that weight control is about healthier choices most of the time and less healthy or less likely to contribute to you achieving your goal once in a while. Deprivation does NOT work. There is a method to this that can make this doable for life if you can master portion control and moderation.
08 Feb 21 by member: Kenna Morton
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I'm not sure if you're doing keto or not. Personally I found if my protein intake is 20-23% of my calories I don't crave sweets. But it also took about 3 weeks for the cravings to go away.
09 Feb 21 by member: bearnoggin
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Btw I'm not doing keto. But you may already know that.
09 Feb 21 by member: bearnoggin
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Do something good for yourself every day. Remember, in order to love others, you must first love yourself. 💛
12 Feb 21 by member: shirfleur 1
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