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Post by fatkat555 on Aug 18, 2024 18:03:51 GMT
I went to store and bought only good stuff for myself so looks like I’ll stay on track. My son went with me and picked up snacks for himself, but I’m not tempted at all by it. 🙂
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Post by Karla on Aug 19, 2024 22:50:18 GMT
Good for you! Snacking is what gets most people into trouble. I’ve been doing better. Trying to mainly have soups, salads and healthy TV dinners. It’s a struggle, but I will adapt. It’s healthier for me, anyway 🙂
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Post by rhbrand on Aug 20, 2024 2:44:00 GMT
I'm back trying to at least just write down what I eat. Not amounts, not calories or macros but if I have a handful of M&Ms I write it down. It does seem to help keep me from eating quite as much junk if I have to write it down.
I'm really looking forward to cooler weather cause soups and such are so easy to make and keep around for several days. I can do soup and salad 2-3 meals in a row and be just happy. But not in the summer when it's hot UGH.
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Post by fatkat555 on Aug 20, 2024 13:38:51 GMT
I'm really looking forward to cooler weather cause soups and such are so easy to make and keep around for several days. I can do soup and salad 2-3 meals in a row and be just happy. But not in the summer when it's hot UGH. Me, too! I have pumpkin soup, tomato basil, and leek/asparagus soups that I love to make in the fall. I can’t even think about making them when temperatures are 90-100 which the are now. |
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Post by Karla on Aug 22, 2024 13:22:08 GMT
I usually just buy premade soups and add shiitake mushrooms and other veggies, rice or potatoes. Hot soup is no different to me than eating any other hot food. It’s healthy and takes less than 5-minutes to fix, so I am good with it. I’ve been having less issues with inflammation too since they’re gluten-free.
I put in another order 🌰 at Nuts.com. They were giving away a pound of free pistachios, so I couldn’t resist. My daughter is coming to visit soon and hopefully she’ll help me with them. 🙂 They’re one of my favorites, but very fattening.
I’ve had mixed results this week. Kept my portion size under control, fried hardly anything, but did cave in on potato chips with my sandwiches twice. I feel like I am struggling more to lose weight than when I was younger.
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Post by fatkat555 on Aug 24, 2024 13:28:50 GMT
I definitely have found that age makes it more difficult to lose weight. In my opinion, I think our bodies are metabolically challenged and can’t filter stuff out like we used to when we were younger.
I’ve done fairly well with sticking to my plan. No cravings, but I am finding it difficult to maintain my water intake while at work. Yep, I think I’m beginning to fight another uti.
edited: scratch that, I have stomach bug 🙄
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Post by dede on Aug 25, 2024 1:19:43 GMT
I've been reading a newly released book I borrowed from my library, 'Good Energy' by Casey Means. It has some very interesting information about diet, weight loss (why some cannot lose weight no matter what diet they try), healthy/unhealthy foods, exercise, etc. Having celiac disease and being lactose intolerant limits my food, and I've always been one to stick with organic, non-GMO, unprocessed (or so I thought!) foods, little to no (added)sugars, etc., but this book showed that even my strict healthy diet could use some improvement. Enlightening reading for those interested... www.amazon.com/Good-Energy-Surprising-Connection-Metabolism/dp/0593712641/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 |
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Post by Karla on Aug 26, 2024 12:52:53 GMT
I've been reading a newly released book I borrowed from my library, 'Good Energy' by Casey Means. It has some very interesting information about diet, weight loss (why some cannot lose weight no matter what diet they try), healthy/unhealthy foods, exercise, etc. Having celiac disease and being lactose intolerant limits my food, and I've always been one to stick with organic, non-GMO, unprocessed (or so I thought!) foods, little to no (added)sugars, etc., but this book showed that even my strict healthy diet could use some improvement. Enlightening reading for those interested... www.amazon.com/Good-Energy-Surprising-Connection-Metabolism/dp/0593712641/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1Someone else also recently recommended the book 📕 to me. I’m going to have to see if it’s available at my library ❤️ Interesting that you say some foods you thought were unprocessed, but really aren’t. I also try to eat organic, non-GMO, avoid sugar and unprocessed foods. Although I do eat some processed foods occasionally. I usually have to deal with inflammation for it though. Ugh. Update: My husband just sent me a video by Casey & her brother. I’m going to watch it later today Calley & Casey Means Interview |
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Post by dede on Aug 26, 2024 16:43:58 GMT
I've been reading a newly released book I borrowed from my library, 'Good Energy' by Casey Means. It has some very interesting information about diet, weight loss (why some cannot lose weight no matter what diet they try), healthy/unhealthy foods, exercise, etc. Having celiac disease and being lactose intolerant limits my food, and I've always been one to stick with organic, non-GMO, unprocessed (or so I thought!) foods, little to no (added)sugars, etc., but this book showed that even my strict healthy diet could use some improvement. Enlightening reading for those interested... www.amazon.com/Good-Energy-Surprising-Connection-Metabolism/dp/0593712641/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1Someone else also recently recommended the book 📕 to me. I’m going to have to see if it’s available at my library ❤️ Interesting that you say some foods you thought were unprocessed, but really aren’t. I also try to eat organic, non-GMO, avoid sugar and unprocessed foods. Although I do eat some processed foods occasionally. I usually have to deal with inflammation for it though. Ugh. Update: My husband just sent me a video by Casey & her brother. I’m going to watch it later today Calley & Casey Means Interview Some of the diet part is a bit unreasonable (unless you're wealthy and have unlimited time on your hands to cook or can hire a chef), but there is some great information and guidance on what foods to eat, what to avoid (and why) and even some bloodwork that you may want to have your doctor order to test for markers / unbalanced levels. I'll check out the interview this week. |
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Post by fatkat555 on Aug 27, 2024 1:38:29 GMT
I had a book recommended to me called Body Ecology. I’m definitely interested in it and my friend says she feels so much better when she follows the book’s advice.
I have to admit that I haven’t read a diet and nutrition book in ages. I have found what works for myself through trial and many, many errors.
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Post by Karla on Sept 8, 2024 13:32:33 GMT
My daughter has been visiting me so my diet has pretty much been kaput 😂🤣😂 We have been eating everything one shouldn’t, but we have been having fun!
On the positive side,I did drink a small bottle of juice yesterday at a food truck festival. It was the only thing affordable. They wanted between $15-25 for basic meals, so we purchased the reasonably priced juices and went home for dinner.
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Post by fatkat555 on Sept 10, 2024 1:46:48 GMT
Hurricane snacks - diet fail, but here we go.
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Post by Karla on Sept 12, 2024 16:05:23 GMT
Hurricane snacks - diet fail, but here we go. We've been getting heavy rains here in NW Florida. Hope you're doing okay! I've been eating up all the leftover processed food since I hate waste. I will be glad when it's gone. |
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Post by fatkat555 on Sept 13, 2024 2:42:51 GMT
Oh no! Karla, you got our rain!
We survived! And I ate 4 pints of ice cream in 2 days. They were going to melt so I saved them. 🫣🤣
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Post by Karla on Sept 13, 2024 19:03:24 GMT
Oh no! Karla, you got our rain! We survived! And I ate 4 pints of ice cream in 2 days. They were going to melt so I saved them. 🫣🤣 Our very own ice cream hero! I put on weight just from my daughter's short visit. So easy to put on, and such a struggle to take off. I'm going to try to eat more fruits & veggies. Starting soon, I hope. Went out last night to get a hummus wrap, I not only ate my chips, but scarfed down my husband's as well. Unfortunately, I can't resist a Lay's potato chip. |
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