Posts by sick_of_fattie_me

I loooove beer.. As if its not obvious from my profile pic. =P

You can enjoy it, you just have to be careful to fit it into your calorie plan.

For example, on beer drinking days, I'll only have black coffee in the morning--no sugar or creamer.  That saves me anywhere between 100-150 calories, depending on how many cups I need.  That earns me about one light beer!

If I know I'm going to a party later that night, lunch is a salad and fat free dressing instead of baked chicken.  That's probably about 2 beers right there!

If I really want to go crazy, I'll tack on another 30 min of cardio to my daily workout.  That's about 2-3 beers!

Later that night, I'll be buzzing nicely with calories to spare.

Of course this isn't the most healthy way, but once in awhile is fine.  Just be sure you get enough of the good food--cut bad stuff first.  If you don't want to have to do all this math and planning, just up your daily exercise in general and you don't have to worry about the effects of a couple of beers a week.

Original Post by gi-jane:

Personally, I can't abide being hungry and find it a miserable state to be in.  There are no medals for toughing it out through the hunger pangs.  Life's far too short.    I manage things mostly by making sure I choose wholesome, filling, highly flavoursome foods and that I eat regularly.  It also took me a while to understand that a 'big hunger' doesn't have to be met with 'big food'.... a small snack can do the job just as well.

This is a very good point.

*gasp* I must know the name of this low cal ice cream NAO! =P

Original Post by brenxduhhh:

Hey all, 

I'm 15, 5'1, I've been trying to lose 5-10 pounds for a really long time now. My lowest weight while dieting was 120.8 and now i'm up to 127.8 as of this morning. My goal is about 115 pounds. I feel really discouraged, since this weekend I've eaten horribly and some had nights I could probably call a binge. During the week, I eat healthily, stay within my calorie range and exercise. I strength train 5-6 days a week and do some kind of cardio every day, like walking or jogging. On the weekends, I always seem to lose control. I don't understand it. I just constantly feel the need to eat. I'm not eating cause of my feelings, so technically I'm not binge eating. I guess I'm kind of more of a social eater, I always end up overeating around my friends. And sometimes I tend to eat a lot when no one's around, like this morning when my parents went out. I constantly feel like I'm being deprived even though I eat balanced, healthy meals. On the weekends I end up going into the pantry and eating anything unhealthy cause I just have an uncontrollable craving for junk food. I think this might have something to do with the fact that all I ever think about is food and calories. I'm only 15 and trying to lose weight and eating healthy is all I ever think about. I really just feel like giving up. Any ideas as to how I can stop binging on junk ?

I'm a huge sucker for chip dips, dressings and cheesy party foods.  If this sounds like you, buy some Red Pepper Hummus.  50 cals/2 tbsp, with fiber, and it tastes better than any party dip I've ever had.  It really satisfies my craving for snacky junk food!  It's also easy to make, and you can add whatever flavors you like most.

Also, keep some artichokes around to cook when you're in the mood for dipping type foods.  You can make a somewhat indulgent buttery sauce to dip artichoke pieces in, and you can feel better about it still being healthier than most snacky junk foods.  Tons of fiber too, so you'll be less likely to overeat.

Sometimes it just isn't possible to overcome this urge to "graze," so its wise to keep healthy alternatives around!

Original Post by morningstarfire:

Im 5'4 and right now I weigh 141 I would like to lose at least 5 to 10 more pounds to be at my goal. I was just wondering how long it might take to lose the last few pounds? I have already started to slow down. It took me almost a month to lose 2 pounds..lol.

Advice tips anyone?

 

Take a close look at daily calorie intake vs. expendeture.  As you lose weight, your body needs fewer calories to function, which translates into slower weight loss progress when following the same plan.  The calorie needs of a 141 lb body are different from a 171 lb body, so eating in a way that helps a heavier person lose weight may only be what it takes for a lighter person to maintain.

If you're currently maintaining (which sounds like the case--2 pound loss in a month), then you may have to either cut your daily intake by a few hundred calories or up your aerobic exercise.  Even then, you'll probably experience slower progress now than when you began your weight loss plan.  Sadly, weight loss is a slow and sometimes painful process.

Hot tea is awesome--find a flavor you like and avoid adding anything to it (I prefer loose leaf teas--much tastier).  The time it takes for me to prepare and enjoy a nice cup of tea is often enough to distract me from snacking.  Just keep reminding yourself that mealtime will be here soon enough!