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Originally Posted by realcdn
Hey Kelly, just dropping in. The ladies gave you some great advice on the eating. As someone who is also home all day I thought I'd add a couple of things that have helped me get through it.
1) plan tomorrow's meals before you go to bed - Even if it delays my bedtime (and it doesn't any more) I take time and plan exactly what I'm going to have for the next day. Partly so I know what to bring in from the freezer, but mainly so I stay on track. There's no question of what I'm going to have when I go into the kitchen because it's already been decided.
2) pre-measure the dangerous snacks - I do this with almonds, soy nuts, spreadable cheese, etc. I have small 1/2 cup plastic containers that I refill right after dinner (ie. when I'm not hungry). I don't trust that I'll take just an ounce when the time comes, so I make sure that's all that is handy.
3) if possible, use a shredded cheese blend instead of a block. I add cheese to omelets, a few dinner dishes and sometimes wraps. No way I'm going to cut 1/2 oz or even an ounce off a block. I buy a cheese blend that runs just about 100 cals/oz, although in the past I've made it by shredding a number of low fat cheeses and adding some full fat cheddar to the mix. I use a scale with a small glass dish before adding it to what I'm making. The positive about that is if I take out more than what I've decided on, it can go right back in the bag!
Oh, and that term - morbidly obese - it's just that. I started higher than you, and I'm still heavier than you. I will eventually be out of that range, but I've tried hard not to let it define me. (I know, it's rough.)
Anyway, just wanted to say that I know that there are many components to losing weight, but I think this is a good one. Good luck.
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Hi Realcdn, I like the full fat cheese mixed in idea
that's sneaky!
I usually am pretty good with food. It is when these unusual cravings hit, I don't care what I portioned out, I will find something else to go into my mouth LOL! I think I have it nailed down to not feeling well. Which has basically been this winter
