Comments on: #Tempting Tuesday: Fighting the urge not to stuff my face

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:57:26 +0000

YikiciThank you! Wow, that's really interesting. I'm not sure I need something like that – my issue is more mental than anything. Yogurt is a great way to get protein (Greek yogurt) and frozen yogurt is good as well. Thanks!

By: yikici

yikici — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:44 +0000

Stacy, I just commented on your initial post about losing weight (congrats again). Whilst reading through the comments now, it seems you may need to look into the Candida diet I mentioned -as cravings for sugar (carbs/fruits/sweets, etc) are one of the signs of a possible yeast infection (as you know sugar feeds yeast; they need to be controlled). It’s been newly recognised by some doctors/medics –but not all.When I feel peckish, I try to munch on seeds and nuts (a handful keeps my energy levels up), or natural yoghurt with chopped tomatoes or blueberries -they're all yummy and keeps you full -a bowl of salad is a good option too 🙂

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:42:59 +0000

NancyI love your checklist. I know part of my issue is just passing time and wanting something rather than being hungry. Thanks so much for the advice!JulieThanks! I could NEVER have those chocolates in the house. Chocolate is a huge weakness of mine. They'd be gone in a day. My dietician says smoothies are a great sweet resource, and that berries are the best kind of fruit. Thanks!JenniferSame here with the metabolism. I starting losing when I was 33, turned 34 in the middle of it. It was a now or never type thing, and that's why I'm so paranoid about gaining it. Thanks!

By: Jennifer O.

Jennifer O. — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:04:27 +0000

Debbie–congrats on the weight loss. I've been a yoyo-er all my life. Gaining and losing, telling myself I won't gain it back, then gaining more than I lost. Now, I'm on my way back down, and can honestly say I won't come back up again. At 32, my metabolism slowed to a crawl and it's tougher than ever to lose weight. But diabetes and avoiding it are my number one reason for getting healthy and in shape this year. It's good to hear someone has made it.AS for the snacks, I used to munch on celery or sugar snap peas. I'm not sure if you can have the second. Another thing I would chew on would be raw broccoli. It has negative calories, since the body has to work so hard to digest it…

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:21:00 +0000

You have great willpower! Meanwhile, I bought a package of Dove chocolates at Wal-Mart the other day, and I'm eating them like Lays potato chips. It's sad. I do better, however, when I make a fruit & vanilla yogurt smoothie some time during the day. It's tasty, reasonably filling, and has some good nutrition to boot. Good luck, Stacy!

By: nancy

nancy — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:47:21 +0000

Congrats on your weight loss success, Stacy! Your munchies, my refrigerator grazings . . . Here's what I try to do: The first step is awareness, i.e. What am I doing?! The second step is to stop and assess, i.e. Am I really hungry or just passing time? The third step is to find a replacement for the grazings/munchies, i.e. time for some exercise, call a friend, do some gardening – anything that will break the pattern.Continued good luck!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:02:46 +0000

Thanks, Pam! It's good to know I'm not the only one out there. I'm glad you've found something that helps keep your cravings at bay. Sometimes I can have bits and pieces of sweets and do fine. But other times it's a big struggle.

By: Pam

Pam — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:48:57 +0000

Congrats on your weight loss! Maintenance definitely IS a struggle – one I share with you : ). My issue has always been more of a "salt" craving than a sweet tooth – I can push away the cookies, candy and cake but show me some french fries and I'll drool. I find going for less fattening bursts of flavor like a pickle, a peppercini or a handful of olives helps me fight the urge to dive into nachos or chips and dip. At least, most of the time : ).

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:41:33 +0000

Thanks, Catie! I've never heard of those before. Will definitely check them out. I do eat a lot of apples – they help with my sweet tooth. Sometimes, loElizabethThat's rough. I yo-yo-ed for a long time too, which is why I went on the ideal protein diet. It's the only thing that got me straightened out. Good luck on sticking to your healthy eating.Thanks for commenting, ladies!

By: Elizabeth Young

Elizabeth Young — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:34:28 +0000

I am so not qualified to write anything here as I have a sweet tooth and love to bake, plus I get the shakes if I don't eat often enough (hypoglycaemia). The fact I am the size of a house is besides the point! In the past I lost 40 lbs. numerous times but then gained it all back, which is also really bad for you, so when I hit 50 I said: "that's it" and simply try to make better choices, eat more protein, veg., fruit etc. and less yummies!