I have decided that I'm finally ready to give up my daily dessert. I'm not going cold turkey but have decided to wean myself to every other day. On the "off days", I'll have extra fruit.
It's been a long time coming and I never thought I'd even want to get to this point but I'm ready : )
My goal is to be like Denise and just have special desserts once/week.
I never thought it would be possible but now is the time!
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
In all fairness (to moi), I never did think that fruit and frozen yogurt had the same calories or nutritional value. I may be blonde, but I'm not THAT blonde The head-game for me was the habit that seemed so comfortable and happy for me. Getting to be thin and eat a frozen dessert was kind of dreamy, but I feel better now. It's not the first habit I've had to change and it won't be the last.
But stay away from my coffee.
Lynne
Posts: 1104 | Location: NH | Registered: February 28, 2005
Just wanted to report that Project: Give up the Frozen Yogurt, Baby is going swimmingly And it's already showing! I'm down 3 pounds from Monday (which is probably a combination of factors, of which this is just one).
I am having much more fruit, and subbing fatfree vanilla yogurt-cheese (drained in the fridge for a few hours, it tastes like marscapone!) with fruit, drizzled honey and cinnamon. I think it was a real head-game for me, in answer to my original question. I managed to keep the sweet/creamy thing I like at the end of the day, and give up the not AS healthy component. It has been good to mix things up, as usual.
Thanks for the push, Brie
Lynne
Posts: 1104 | Location: NH | Registered: February 28, 2005
If you have fruit/berries around you...something sweet that's so good..is you can get ff/nsa vanilla yogurt (I buy source yogurt)..and put the berries with that.
You know, when I have either a grapefruit or banana (or the like) for breakfast, I actually end up getting 2 servings of fruit in for the meal. I never eat just 1/2 of a grapefruit or banana, I'd rather eat the whole piece. I don't care for half a piece of fruit that has been stored in the fridge.
QUOTE]Help me! I can't stop myself... I'm so obnoxious...
I told you so. QUOTE]
You have every right to that "I told you so" - it only took me three years to finally listen to you ; )
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PS... to further nag you... you might want to review the recommended servings of whole grains, you are going kind of low on those now... You don't want to cut them too much.
Yesterday I got in 5 servings of whole grains. Today should be the same. On my vegetarian days, it's even higher which according to that mayo clinic weight loss pyramid is more than I probably should be eating : )
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
Originally posted by Bee: I really have to say that with all those fruits and veggies it was impossible not to feel satisfied.
Help me! I can't stop myself... I'm so obnoxious...
I told you so.
* * * * * PS... to further nag you... you might want to review the recommended servings of whole grains, you are going kind of low on those now... You don't want to cut them too much.
I don't want you getting light headed at the gym, or anything...
It is kind of amazing that when we are eating really healthy... it is almost hard to eat all that food - the fruits, the vegs, the whole grains, the lean proteins, the good fats...
They are so filling and it truly is hard to eat it all.
I know I do have to start early and often with the fruit at breakfast to eat it all.
Denise
Posts: 8691 | Location: Silicon Valley, CA | Registered: March 17, 2004
Originally posted by Sandy: I know I will need to cut back a bit on the "extras" and some of the grains, but I am feeling more and more willing to make the shift. Feeling better and more satisfied helps me feel more willing.
I never thought I'd be able to add fruit to breakfast and cut back the grain by 1/2 but it turned out to be much easier than I expected. The fruit really does seem to fill me up and keep me satisfied.
Like I said, I can't believe that with all the quantity of food I ate today, I was at 1200 calories.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
The only "problem" I see is that I'm going through fruit and veggies like there's no tomorrow. If anyone has been looking at my "what's for dinner" entries, I've started adding fruit at breakfast too so I'm finally up to 8-9 servings/day of fruits and veggies.
I find that we go through them quickly too. I keep frozen raspberries and raisins in the house.
I need to stop at the market at least 3 times a week to keep up with lettuces and berries.
Sometimes I am amazed at how much food we go through in general. I process and we eat A LOT of food each day. Like your family, we tend to eat more "bulk" than processed foods.
I have been making a BIG effort to eat at least 7 servings of fruit per week. (I get lots of veggies, but always fooled myself into thinking that I could save some of the fruit calories for my "treats" and more caloric indulgences.)
Eating even this minimal amount of fruit is helping me feel more satisfied and I am having fewer cravings. My goal is to build up to 10 servings of fruit per week by this summer. I know I will need to cut back a bit on the "extras" and some of the grains, but I am feeling more and more willing to make the shift. Feeling better and more satisfied helps me feel more willing.
Originally posted by Bee: Success! We just finished up dinner with a lovely plate of blueberries and strawberries. I feel satisfied and not in the least bit hungry. Definitely not as hard as I thought it would be!
WOOHOO! Way to go, girl. Keep up the great work.
Personal Healthy Habits Challenge - 10/1 to 12/31/08: 1. Exercise: Get back to consistently working out 3-5 X week. 2. Food: Get back to consistently preparing healthy lunches for the week with increased veg servings. 3. Behavior: Reduce intake of sweets.
Posts: 7313 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Originally posted by Bee: For me, I'm doing this to cut back on calories - an apple will have 1/2 the calories of my lf ice cream plus will but the good calories, vitamins, minerals.
I'm also trying to set a better example for my dd.
And FIBER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations on tonight!!! Way to go Bee!!!!!
I have some strawberries in my fridge right now that I think DS & I will have tonight. Yum!!!
I also plugged into fitday today and without any effort at all, I'm at 1200 calories for the day. I forgot how filling fruits and veggies can be without adding alot of calories : )
Also helps that I didn't do any extra snacking today but frankly I didn't have any need to as I've been feeling so satisfied.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
