best tips /lessons for this woe...

[Han]

What really keeps my tummy full and my mind focused on this woe is eating meat with every meal. Something like the mock danish I cannot have. It doesn't satisfy me. What are your best secret TIPS for success?

[mission to lose]

Re: best tips /lessons for this woe...

DRINK, DRINK, DRINK...


...Water of Course---not what some of you were thinking!

[tfek70]

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I have my "Big 4" keys to success. It used to be my "Big 3", but I think I got wiser and #4 is my new one.

1. Visit the low carb cooking sites. If you don't get variety of foods things get old quick.

2. Always have something legal and portable to eat. Many people fall off the wagon because life happens and they are unprepared for life's curveballs.

3. Post here regularly. You have no idea how much it means to receive and give support.

4. Move up the rungs. Extended induction for too long is setting yourself up to fail. Sustainability is important. This is the one that gets me every time.

T. J.

[Suzanne_H]

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1. I post regularly (daily) to either the forum or to my journal. I'm not just "on a diet" but on what I consider recovery from lifelong compulsive overeating. Sharing what I've been given affirms my resolve and accountability.

2. Have Atkins foods handy at all times. For this rung I stock my minifridge at work with all-natural peanut butter, broccoli florets, string cheese, pouches of tuna... or in my desk small tins of vienna sausages. Keeps me safe from temptations.

3. H2O... sometimes my body still reads "thirsty" as "hungry". It's important for me to stay hydrated. Just keeps things stable... my mood, my digestion, everything.

4. Include veggies with every meal. It may be green pepper, mushrooms, onions with my breakfast... a lovely garden salad with lunch... stirfried veggies with supper... and explore the possibilities with frozen berry smoothies. Again, it's good to be on the rungs. I got bored pretty quickly on induction... the rungs eliminate boredom.

5. Take every opportunity to use the energy I'm given... stop parking right next to the front door of the store... take the stairs... etc. There's more, but this is a start...

Awesome thread! I've really enjoyed reading the posts so far!

[bizzlekitty]

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As I've had a few on and off the wagon, I think I've gotten things solidly on track this time.

Here's some useful tips I follow:

Track things regularly, including food, measurements, weight. Assess these periodically to see how you're doing.

Eat proteins fats and veggies at every meal. If I don't have protein at a meal, I'm not satisfied and have serious hunger cravings before its time for the next meal that even snacks don't help with.

Exercise and lots of water. Neither are negotiable.

Get rid of all the addictions, temptations, trigger foods. They will only slow you down and may cause you to go off track.

Never let yourself be too hungry. It will cause you to overeat or cheat. I've avoided all the Christmas temptations this way. Keep legal snacks on hand for emergencies. (ex. I keep almond packs in purse, car, pockets)

Cook as much as possible for yourself at home. That's the only way you have control over what you eat. Plan, plan, plan!

I could think of more, but these are ones that have helped me the most.

[mission to lose]

Re: best tips /lessons for this woe...

Here's some useful tips I follow:

Track things regularly, including food, measurements, weight. Assess these periodically to see how you're doing.

Eat proteins fats and veggies at every meal. If I don't have protein at a meal, I'm not satisfied and have serious hunger cravings before its time for the next meal that even snacks don't help with.

Exercise and lots of water. Neither are negotiable.

Get rid of all the addictions, temptations, trigger foods. They will only slow you down and may cause you to go off track.

Never let yourself be too hungry. It will cause you to overeat or cheat. I've avoided all the Christmas temptations this way. Keep legal snacks on hand for emergencies. (ex. I keep almond packs in purse, car, pockets)

Cook as much as possible for yourself at home. That's the only way you have control over what you eat. Plan, plan, plan!

Good ideas there Bizzlekitty!