tinabree

I so know how good that feels. I took my girls back to school shopping. When we got done they said this was the best time they had with me shopping. I asked why is that.. mom you did not complain that you were tired and was not cranky. Lol got to luv them

I so know how good that feels. I took my girls back to school shopping. When we got done they said this was the best time they had with me shopping. I asked why is that.. mom you did not complain that you were tired and was not cranky. Lol got to luv them

I so know how good that feels. I took my girls back to school shopping. When we got done they said this was the best time they had with me shopping. I asked why is that.. mom you did not complain that you were tired and was not cranky. Lol got to luv them

It wasn’t all that long ago that the idea of “managing hunger” had simply never crossed my mind. Manage hunger? You get hungry, you eat. Simple. Who the heck “manages” hunger? The answer is anyone who has made the life-changing commitment to achieving and then maintaining a healthy weight.

Managing hunger is a skill. And just like any other skill, it can be mastered with a little knowledge, a little practice, and a pinch of patience. Here are some ideas to help with the knowledge part of the equation.

· Never eat less than two hours or more than four hours apart. Less than two hours and you’re probably not physically hungry. More than four hours and you run the risk of getting overly hungry increasing the likelihood that when you do eat, you’ll overeat.

· Thirst is not hunger - but the signals from your body are similar and are often confused. If you're not sure, try drinking something first.

· Eat small but frequent meals. Remember the goal - never get overly hungry.

· Do not skip meals. Always carry one or more healthy Snacks with you in the event you need to eat while on the go. Nuts, turkey Jerky, rice cakes (they now come in a wide variety of sweet and savory flavors), fruit, cheese and some trail mixes are all good choices.

· Eat your veggies. Very rich in Fiber which is very filling and takes a long time to digest so you feel full longer.

· Eat s l o w l y. You’ve heard it before and it is true – it takes 15-20 minutes for “full” to get to your brain.

· Get plenty of sleep. Research has shown that folks who only get five hours of sleep a night are 50% more likely to be (or become) obese than those who get seven to eight hours of sleep.

· Drink (or “eat”) more Water. A fruit cup with watermelon, strawberries and orange slices is a watery, hunger satisfying snack. Salads made with lettuce, celery, cucumbers, and/or tomatoes are also excellent.

· Eat more whole grains. Healthier and higher in fiber. More filling and more satisfying.

· Eat Protein. More filling and like fiber, fullness lasts longer because it takes longer to digest. “Solid” Proteins are the most effective at curbing hunger.

· Drink coffee, tea, Crystal Light, Moi, soy milk or almond milk. liquids will not keep you full as long as solids will but they are a great way to satisfy your hunger for shorter periods. For example, until your next meal. Here’s a tip - Try unsweetened almond milk (it comes in a number of flavors including vanilla and chocolate) and add Splenda to sweeten it. Delicious, thick, creamy, 40 calories per 8 oz. serving, 50% more Calcium than cow’s milk, and very filling!
Give these ideas a try. You just might discover how easy it is to manage your hunger!

I would try some ricotta, mozarella, pizza sauce, and maybe sausage. (I don't think pepperoni would purée well - too hard). Mix, puree, bake and sprinkle with parm?
Down the road there is a recipe for crust made only from cauliflower egg and mozarella and it's amazing!

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Here is me with my girls. Only like it cuz of them. 320 in this pic and surgery can't come soon enough

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Here is me with my girls. Only like it cuz of them. 320 in this pic and surgery can't come soon enough

I will say to you what others say to me. Don't be hard on yourself, it took us along time to get where we are. Changes will not happen overnight. Tomorrow is a new day and it will be a great one.
You are not the only one who has messed up. You can do it. :-)

I will say to you what others say to me. Don't be hard on yourself, it took us along time to get where we are. Changes will not happen overnight. Tomorrow is a new day and it will be a great one.
You are not the only one who has messed up. You can do it. :-)

Well I am a single mom who has 2 girls 17 & 11 and I am starting out on this journey. I am currently taking a class via my insurance and if all goes right I hope to have the operation in October. I am trying to stick to 1200 calories and do a good job on the most part but then there are those days (sometimes many). From what I see exercise is extremely important and that is something I need to start doing ( I hate it) lol. I can see myself after the surgery as thinner and feeling great but then there is that evil person on my shoulder that says I will fail. Do any of you ever feel like that?
Well I am here for you all too.
Tina