Back to basics and really doing it!

[naturegirl 320]

I'm trying to focus on a few things, 1) eat slower so that I do not need to feel like I need to consume more, 2) less mindless snacking; is it hunger or head hunger, and 3) be purposeful in what I eat.

I knew that today at work my schedule would be tight and I wasn't sure if I would be able to actually have lunch as meetings were taking place before, during, and after my normal lunch hour. So I stopped at Kroger and picked up deviled eggs. More fat that I should probably have, but carbs are low and Protein decent. I needed something that would not make me feel guilty like a carb laden food. Plus it was something that I could eat during a short break that required no heating.

Edited July 7, 2017 by naturegirl

[fadstabora 16]

Rencoss,

Thank you for your kind words. How will I know if i am pre menopausal? I am only 43. I had a regular dr appointment and they never mentioned one thing.

[Kathy812 794]

On July 5, 2017 at 8:19 AM, naturegirl said:

My question- what are your go to Snacks these days? I'm a picky eater which is terrible I know. But I need some ideas that will hopefully break/reduce the Ritz habit.

I eat turkey deli meat w/babybel cheese, from time to time bbq pork skins, I get the crunch without the carbs but it has lots of sodium. Nuts (I measure it out because it's high in fat) and skinny pop cheddar popcorn, also measured out. Another favorite is perky Jerky sweet and spicy, I love spice.

i just noticed after writing it out that most of my Snacks are high in sodium, yikes! I am trying hard cut out my morning snacks. If I eat a boiled egg w/a couple turkey sausages or bacon for Breakfast, I am full until lunch.

[chiquitabananaz14 224]

Went to a friends wedding yesterday. I hope you all are having a great weekend.

[Renkoss 420]

Beautiful chiquitabananaz14! You look fabulous!

[SlimDreams 175]

@chiquitabananaz14 you look great! Hope you had fun

Here's my Monday check in I'm HAPPY to report in down 2.2lbs!!!

[chiquitabananaz14 224]

@chiquitabananaz14 you look great! Hope you had fun

Here's my Monday check in I'm HAPPY to report in down 2.2lbs!!!

Awesome Slim!!! Keep it up!

[chiquitabananaz14 224]

My Monday check in. Down this week also!

[SlimDreams 175]

I am literally sitting in a parking garage eating cold turkey and veg for lunch I can't believe the court doesn't have any microwaves available for use... not in the cafeteria or the snack bar...erg and here I thought I was being so good meal prepping on a travel day instead of buying out

[chiquitabananaz14 224]

I am literally sitting in a parking garage eating cold turkey and veg for lunch [emoji20] I can't believe the court doesn't have any microwaves available for use... not in the cafeteria or the snack bar...erg and here I thought I was being so good meal prepping on a travel day instead of buying out

Go girl. That's what I call dedication! Is it weird that I kinda like cold food? Lol

[Kathy812 794]

6 hours ago, SlimDreams said:

I am literally sitting in a parking garage eating cold turkey and veg for lunch

<img src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_sad.png" alt=":(" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/sad@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> I can't believe the court doesn't have any microwaves available for use... not in the cafeteria or the snack bar...erg and here I thought I was being so good meal prepping on a travel day instead of buying out

Proud of you, most would have opted to pick up fast food. Keep up the good work

[SlimDreams 175]

Proud of you, most would have opted to pick up fast food. Keep up the good work

I almost did when I was in the cafeteria! I even stopped to look at the menu but then told myself no lol

[naturegirl 320]

Since we spent the weekend in the car traveling to a scout function that served nothing but carb loaded food I won;t be getting on the scale for the next few days. I will however say that I did make myself go for a run last night. For the second year I joined a summer women's running group that meets every Monday night, and even though the 'feels like temp' was 97* out I still went. I could have easily said nope, not happening and remained on the couch, but instead I went running. I feel great!

Now that I'm home and back from the trip my goal for today is to focus on healthy food choices, Protein first for lunch and Snacks. I have string cheese for snack time. I also plan to get up every few hours and walk the stair sin my office building to get he blood flowing. Sitting at a desk all day isn't good. Besides, if I didn't get out to walk the building I might never see daylight as my office is in the basement.

[SlimDreams 175]

Hi all just a late check in-- started weight lifting last week and somehow I've gained 2 lbs -- I think some of it is prob Water weight. This morning I was at 229 up from last weeks 227 but oddly on Friday I was 224 go figure? Anyway just going to keep on plan and hope it was a fluke... how are you all hanging in there?

[twistedbarbieLA 7]

Joining. I'm super frustrated. I'm eating 1300ish a day and waffling up and down the same couple of pounds. My body is super efficient with food. In Russia in the 1800's that would have been great. Now? Not so much. I'm sticking with it but starting to feel like the weight is going to go up no matter what I do.