ProPoints NEWBIE.... YES.... Food diary!!

[jem3139]

Well done Yes 2.5lbs is fab and I know how you feel sometimes I get days when I can't be bothered eating but I do know that when you eat all your dailies you will lose....good luck for this week pet x

 

[Yes]

I am soooooooooooo craving sugar and came across this very interesting page....

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Top Ten Sugar Craving Strategies
by Verne Varona[/FONT]

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The following could be individual or collective reasons for sugar cravings. Read each suggestion and notice how it applies to your eating or lifestyle. Reducing your desire or addiction for sugar should not require Herculean will power. Becoming conscious of the physiological and lifestyle factors that stimulate sugar cravings should make taming your sweet tooth a piece of cake--so to speak.[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]

1. REDUCE SALT & PRODUCTS WITH SALT [/FONT]​

The need for dietary salt from natural sources (sun-dried sea salt) is dependent on several factors; a lack of salt can cause fatigue, stimulate a desire to overeat and often result in a craving or animal protein. However, with the availability of good quality sea salt, miso paste, tamari soy sauce and natural pickles, it's quite easy to overdose. Thirst and a craving for sweet foods is one of the mostreliable indicators of excess dietary salt.​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2. REDUCE ANIMAL PROTEIN[/FONT]

The standard four basic food group propaganda was force-fed to the American public along with the myth that animal protein should be a dietary staple. The meat and potatoes mentality has to re-think its philosophy since established research shows excess animal protein can lead to colon and prostate cancer. If this applies to you eat less in volume (2 to 4 ounce servings) and limit it to three to four times per week (maximum), as opposed to daily.​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3. REDUCE FOOD VOLUME[/FONT]

Overeating leads to fatigue and sluggishness. This makes a stimulant like sugar (or coffee) more appealing. Eating more frequently will allow you to reduce overeating with a minimum of effort.​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4. EAT MORE FREQUENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY[/FONT]

One of the most common reasons for sugar cravings--especially at night. By skipping meals or waiting long periods you stop supplying your blood with glucose. The blood sugar drops and by the time you finally get around to eating, you're going nuts for simple sugar. You're also likely to end up overeating or craving something fatty as a compensation for sugar. Initially, don't wait more than 31/2 to 4 hours between meals.​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5. AVOID EATING PRIOR TO BED[/FONT]

If your body's digesting when it requires much needed rest, you'll require more sleep, dream excessively and find it difficult awakening with alertness. Good deep sleep will result in wide-awake days. Eating to close to bedtime creates a groggy awakening craving the stimulation of sugar (or caffeine) the following morning. Eat a light evening dinner at least 21/2 to three hours before retiring.​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6. AVOID SUGAR[/FONT]

This might sound obvious, however, continuing to eat simple sugars results in a falling blood sugar. This stimulates a need for more sugar and the cycle continues. Even though fruit is a simple sugar, switching to fruit instead of sugar is a good first step. Eat the skin of the fruit as well since fiber slows blood sugar elevation.
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] 7. EXERCISE MODERATELY, BUT CONSISTENTLY[/FONT]

Daily aerobic exercise will increase circulation and strengthen will power. Brisk walking, biking, light jogging, etc. naturally increases sensitivity to the effects of sugar. Try to get 20 to 30 minutes of some type of pleasurable exercise at least 5 times per week. Enjoy this. It should not be a chore.
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[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] 8. EMPHASIZE NATURAL WHOLE COMPLEX-CARBOHYDRATES[/FONT]

If your daily diet is includes whole grains (brown rice, oats, millet, barley, etc.), vegetables (roots, greens and round vegetables such as squashes, cabbages, etc.) as a primary fuel, you'll find you automatically crave less sugar. Emphasizing sweet vegetables such as carrots, cooked onions, corn, cabbage, parsnips, squashes, etc., adds a natural sweetness to meals. Introduce some sea vegetables (aka "seaweeds") for much needed minerals to enrich blood.​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] 9. DON'T SUPPRESS FEELINGS[/FONT]

This doesn't mean you have to broadcast every feeling--only those that matter and to those who really matter to you. Food indulgence, especially with sweets, is a convenient way to anesthetize feelings. Sugar can consume you with sensory pleasure, temporarily providing mental relief from whatever might be stressful. However, sweets can hinder energy levels and mental clarity so in the long run your emotional coping ability becomes compromised.​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]10. BEWARE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRIGGERS[/FONT]

The many psychological associations we connect with food have a powerful influence. Beware of family associations, movie rituals, familiar restaurants, childhood habits, etc.

Verne Varona
Author of "Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods"- www.vernevarona.com
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[*Sparkles*]

well i dont eat all the weeklies they are optional, but you have dailys that are to be eaten, i have my days of getting to 25pp and stuffed so dont force myself to eat them. i feel this plan is to help you control your eating, not to push you or make you eat when not hungry

They aren't optional chick, you should try and eat at least some of them if not all.

 

[laurenasha]

Dailys are not optional but weeklies are! If you don't want/need them then you don't have to use them! But if you have something you want them for then they are yours to use AS YOU PLEASE that's what every leader I've had has said and I've been through 3 so far!

I use all mine and AP points and still lose weight! So if you want them then eat them, if you don't want them then don't xxx

 

[laurenasha]

Some people find that they don't Lose if they don't eat weeklies and some people find that they gain using them! So it's just a matter of finding out what works best for Your body xxx

 

[CarlyLanky140]

Hope ur feeling better xx

 

[*Sparkles*]

Every leader I've been too and I've been to alot has told me that weeklies aren't optional.... And everyone on the ww forum on the ww website all say the same thing.

I guess ww themselves havnt made things very clear about it either lol.

Anyway don't wanna argue bout it

 

[vix88]

I'm glad we have the weeklies!

I don't always use them all but sometimes i use afew...

 

[sillykitten]

Hi yes, great diary, i love your avatar too makes me giggle. Well done, 7.5 lbs down two weeks in is fab

 

[jem3139]

hi Yes how's it going hun? I try not to use my weeklies at all unless I know I'm havin a treat or goin out somewhere special ...they are there if you WANT to use....enjoy your day x

 

[Yes]

Food Wednesday 22nd June 2011


B.......... 0pp

Fruit

L..........12pp

Tomato and Basil chicken WW 7pp
Cap 2
Phili light dunker thing 3pp


D......... 15.5pp

WW chicken curry... 8 pp
tin of fruit with meringue 1.5 pp
Chomp and fudge 6 pp

Goodies...

DPPs 27.5/29
WPPs 0/49

 

[Yes]

I guess with Weeklies as I have put before... if you are eating them and you get to a plateau and can't shift the wobbles any more then you cut them down don't you... like you cut your dailies down as you lose weight.... so maybe that is how it works...

But it is all trial and error.... I don't eat them yet... maybe one week I will and have a good blow out.

Talking of blow out... still need one haha... only been once since saturday no wonder I am not loosing weight hahahaha

Hope everyone is thinking thin!!!!!!!

 

[anj_i_am]

LOL! Oh Yes, you do make me giggle.

 

[LittleRomany]

Ha ha ! i'm not as regular since i started ww ! i actually get excited when i go now, its a novelty !

 

[anj_i_am]

You guys have got me thinking about the last time I did one now..... I can't remember. Probably not a good sign.
Gonna force one before wi tomorrow. I'm not having that on the scales with me. ;-)

 

[Yes]

Tee Hee Anj and Roman... I know.. I keep thinking I am eating all these darn points and nothing is coming out.. don't force me with weeklies as well hahaha... no wonder my ankles are swollen at the end of the day lol!!!

I eat veg and fruit... might be time for nope a laxative... what were you thinking ahhahahaha

 

[LittleRomany]

Don't give yourself a prolapse !!! lol

 

[Yes]

You guys have got me thinking about the last time I did one now..... I can't remember. Probably not a good sign.
Gonna force one before wi tomorrow. I'm not having that on the scales with me. ;-)

Hahahahahaha... see might even be half a pound or 1 or 2 or maybe the darn weight I should have lost last week for me hahaha!!

 

[Yes]

Don't give yourself a prolapse !!! lol

I can see her now!!!! hope you don't end up with a ............................................................................................. hahahaha:brainfart:

 

[CarlyLanky140]

Lol u lot!! Dieting is totally trial and error x