Greeky's Big Steps

Katia7 · 10-10-2004, 11:57 PM

oh well yeah.. shes right about that.. activity does help the tummy. It's actually recomended to walk around after eating. I wish I live in NY so that I had somewhere to "walk around" to lol Where I live there's nowhere to go to.

greekblondechic · 10-11-2004, 12:53 AM

Also add F1/all bran w lf milk. I felt like eating

ncgirl21 · 10-11-2004, 07:37 AM

Morning Greeky!! Good job resisting the chinese yummies!! That's my ALL TIME FAVORITE treat food. I love Chinese!

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 07:39 AM

Morning

greekblondechic · 10-11-2004, 09:28 AM

Ncgirl do you think my meal qualified as a cheat even tho I ate pretty well?

Good morning babsie

I ate the F1 and all bran w milk last night because I was getting cravings. I seem to have cravings for bad stuff when I am hungry, and I try to eat clean foods instead of whatever I am craving. I feel this is a good strategy for avoiding bad foods..but not a good strategy for controlling calories! Any suggestions/input?

ncgirl21 · 10-11-2004, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Ncgirl do you think my meal qualified as a cheat even tho I ate pretty well?

Good morning babsie

I ate the F1 and all bran w milk last night because I was getting cravings. I seem to have cravings for bad stuff when I am hungry, and I try to eat clean foods instead of whatever I am craving. I feel this is a good strategy for avoiding bad foods..but not a good strategy for controlling calories! Any suggestions/input?

No, I wouldn't consider what you had a cheat, it looks pretty healthy to me. I usually cheat when I'm there, it's hard not to, I have a little of everything and then A LOT of a few things!! LOL!!

About the calories thing- why don't you make up a menu and follow it for a few days, the first day is the hardest but after that it's pretty easy, that way you know how many calories your having and you know whether or not your eating to loose or to maintain.

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

Good morning babsie

I seem to have cravings for bad stuff when I am hungry, and I try to eat clean foods instead of whatever I am craving.

Afternoon Greeky!!!

you're craving because you're lacking something in your current diet. Send me a PM of what you eat on a weekly basis. I'll try to help out. (I'll need your stats if you don't mind.)

Thanks,
Babs

GoalGetter · 10-11-2004, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl

...you're craving because you're lacking something in your current diet...

Sorry to jump in on this one... I'm curious.

Are you serious? That's a cause for cravings for stuff like chocolate?

I've noticed that this whole week I spent eating no starchy carbs, that i had no cravings for anything really. Not those ravenous cravings I had before. I don't know if it's out of complacency, or just that my body didn't really need anything.

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 01:43 PM

I'm serious yes.

GoalGetter · 10-11-2004, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl

I'm serious yes.

Cool!

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 02:17 PM

Cravings are usually a serotonin (mood controlling chemical in your body) fix.

Greeky could also suffer from food addictions..

Here, I found this.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/...in638441.shtml

I'm going to see what else is out there.

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 02:19 PM

http://weightloss.about.com/cs/cravi...avingclues.htm

greekblondechic · 10-11-2004, 02:24 PM

My cravings aren't really strong anymore

Just thought it was interesting to note, I almost only get them now when I feel hungry. Or upset, but thats a different story

greekblondechic · 10-11-2004, 02:25 PM

m1 1/2c oats, all bran w lf milk, straws
m2 turkey on 2 lt mg, snow peas, 1/2 pomengrate, coffee w milk
m3 1/2 lc protein bar (more like snack-100cals)
m4 all bran w lf milk
workout: chest tris and 45min cardio
m5 1/2c oats, straws, roast chix, salad

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

My cravings aren't really strong anymore

Just thought it was interesting to note, I almost only get them now when I feel hungry. Or upset, but thats a different story

I would say you have an awful bad habit to break (we've all been there.) I'd also recommend you get whatever is tempting, out of your kitchen. This way, when you're hungry - you have no choice but to eat clean. After a while of doing this, you'll be MUCH better at making better food choices when you are hungry.

Emotional eating will just make you even more upset/depressed about your appearance. Greeky, you're doing well with your diet (per your posts) just keep positive and you'll be alright. Think, every time you put something bad into your mouth ask youself - "How am I going to feel AFTER I eat this and will it cause me to eat more of it?"

Get the junk out of the kitchen, point blank!

greekblondechic · 10-11-2004, 03:28 PM

I am doing very well with avoiding the junk food right now, I am happy about that.

GoalGetter · 10-11-2004, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BabsieGirl

...I'd also recommend you get whatever is tempting, out of your kitchen. This way, when you're hungry - you have no choice but to eat clean...

So true. Oh my god. Worked for me.

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Emotional eating will just make you even more upset/depressed about your appearance.

True again.

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Greeky, you're doing well with your diet (per your posts) just keep positive and you'll be alright. Think, every time you put something bad into your mouth ask youself - "How am I going to feel AFTER I eat this and will it cause me to eat more of it?"

Get the junk out of the kitchen, point blank!

Damn, Babs. I am so with you on this. GREAT advice. Every word of it.

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 03:29 PM

Good for you

greekblondechic · 10-11-2004, 03:31 PM

Thanks honey.

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 03:38 PM

No problemo

BabsieGirl · 10-11-2004, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GoalGetter

So true. Oh my god. Worked for me.

True again.

Damn, Babs. I am so with you on this. GREAT advice. Every word of it.

Only because I've been there done that and am helping clients get over this hump. It's tough!!!

Thanks GG!!!!!

Katia7 · 10-11-2004, 04:00 PM

I'm cravings things like crazy too..was fighting it all week and just decided to go and get some dark chcolate today because it was getting rediculouse... damn hormones!

Jill · 10-11-2004, 10:09 PM

Great meals AND training today. Good stuff sexy.

Keep it up

greekblondechic · 10-11-2004, 10:26 PM

Not enough protein in m1 and m4 due to being out of LC milk, but thanks sweetheart. I am kinda hungry right now but trying to not eat..eating at night is a bad habit..

Jill · 10-11-2004, 10:40 PM

I always eat at night

If Im hungry I eat. I just ate turkey and lean ground beef.

dalila · 10-11-2004, 10:42 PM

Hi greeky, just wanted to say hi, life's been so hectic on my side. It looks like you are doign very well with your diet and workuots! Just be proud of yourself, please!

Katia7 · 10-11-2004, 10:44 PM

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I always eat at night If Im hungry I eat. I just ate turkey and lean ground beef

I just started eating late too and now I'm up till like 2AM (can't sleep after eating)... I think I need to stop this just so that I can sleep.

Jill · 10-11-2004, 10:47 PM

No no no not THAT late. Like 9-10pm

10-11-2004, 12:53 AM	#212
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Also add F1/all bran w lf milk. I felt like eating
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-11-2004, 07:37 AM	#213
ncgirl21 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,134	Morning Greeky!! Good job resisting the chinese yummies!! That's my ALL TIME FAVORITE treat food. I love Chinese!
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10-11-2004, 07:39 AM	#214
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Morning
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

10-11-2004, 09:28 AM	#215
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Ncgirl do you think my meal qualified as a cheat even tho I ate pretty well? Good morning babsie I ate the F1 and all bran w milk last night because I was getting cravings. I seem to have cravings for bad stuff when I am hungry, and I try to eat clean foods instead of whatever I am craving. I feel this is a good strategy for avoiding bad foods..but not a good strategy for controlling calories! Any suggestions/input?
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-11-2004, 01:43 PM	#219
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	I'm serious yes.
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

10-10-2004, 11:57 PM	#211
Katia7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 767	oh well yeah.. shes right about that.. activity does help the tummy. It's actually recomended to walk around after eating. I wish I live in NY so that I had somewhere to "walk around" to lol Where I live there's nowhere to go to.

10-11-2004, 02:17 PM	#221
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Cravings are usually a serotonin (mood controlling chemical in your body) fix. Greeky could also suffer from food addictions.. Here, I found this. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/...in638441.shtml I'm going to see what else is out there.
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

10-11-2004, 02:19 PM	#222
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	http://weightloss.about.com/cs/cravi...avingclues.htm
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

10-11-2004, 02:24 PM	#223
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	My cravings aren't really strong anymore Just thought it was interesting to note, I almost only get them now when I feel hungry. Or upset, but thats a different story
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-11-2004, 02:25 PM	#224
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	m1 1/2c oats, all bran w lf milk, straws m2 turkey on 2 lt mg, snow peas, 1/2 pomengrate, coffee w milk m3 1/2 lc protein bar (more like snack-100cals) m4 all bran w lf milk workout: chest tris and 45min cardio m5 1/2c oats, straws, roast chix, salad Last edited by greekblondechic : 10-11-2004 at 08:44 PM.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-11-2004, 03:28 PM	#226
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	I am doing very well with avoiding the junk food right now, I am happy about that.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-11-2004, 03:29 PM	#228
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	Good for you
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

10-11-2004, 03:31 PM	#229
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Thanks honey.
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-11-2004, 03:38 PM	#230
BabsieGirl Fighting Endometriosis Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,495	No problemo
	Don't hate the player, hate the game!http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/...the%20wave.GIF Before you talk about what you want - appreciate what you have. http://home.earthlink.net/~gwcaton/s...ctures/tmf.jpg A good marriage would be between a blind wife and a deaf husband. -Honore de Balzac Desire+Consistency='s RESULTS

10-11-2004, 04:00 PM	#232
Katia7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York Posts: 767	I'm cravings things like crazy too..was fighting it all week and just decided to go and get some dark chcolate today because it was getting rediculouse... damn hormones!

10-11-2004, 10:09 PM	#233
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	Great meals AND training today. Good stuff sexy. Keep it up

10-11-2004, 10:26 PM	#234
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Not enough protein in m1 and m4 due to being out of LC milk, but thanks sweetheart. I am kinda hungry right now but trying to not eat..eating at night is a bad habit..
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

10-11-2004, 10:40 PM	#235
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	I always eat at night If Im hungry I eat. I just ate turkey and lean ground beef.

10-11-2004, 10:42 PM	#236
dalila Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 813 Photos: 4	Hi greeky, just wanted to say hi, life's been so hectic on my side. It looks like you are doign very well with your diet and workuots! Just be proud of yourself, please!

10-11-2004, 10:47 PM	#238
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	No no no not THAT late. Like 9-10pm