Curbing Those Evening Cravings

About 2PM every day I start craving carbohydrates.  My body kicks into full blown hunger mode if I don’t curb the obsession. 

Mornings are no problem at all, so occasionally I skip some of my 6 meal routine and think I am doing so well to lower my calories intake.  But it backfires when the craving hit and I go hunting for my favorite treats, all being extremely unhealthy, with loads of calories and very little nutritional value. 

You just can’t outsmart the glycemic-balanced food programs by either one-upping (starvation) or cheating “a bit” by sneaking in a little of your “old” food.

Having now lost 50 of the 80 pounds on the Take-Shape-for-Life nutritional program, I have learned how my body works for or against me. 

Here’s what I do to control the cravings: 

 1)      Eat six meals glycemic-balanced meals on schedule, so blood sugar stays even throughout the entire day.   

 2)      Have someone hide all the “trigger” foods that start a binge. 

 3)      Stay away from all fast food establishments or perhaps I should say traps. 

 4)      Don’t hang around the kitchen area while food is being prepared. 

 5)      Drink plenty of water or crystal light if you need some flavor. 

 6)      Weigh yourself daily on a scale that records 1/10^th of a pound so you know every day if you are progressing or falling back.

 7)      Set up all of your meals in the morning so you know what you will eat all day.

 8)      Exercise 5-6 days per week by walking 10,000 steps or the equivalent.  The endorphins will improve your mood which will make it easier to stay on track by not getting discouraged. 

 9)      Have friends or a weight-loss coach who you “report” your weight to at least weekly. 

 10)   Get excellent and doctor approved nutritional program material to study so you understand the science behind the diet and exercise routine you are on.   

Most days this works perfectly for me but I do fall off the wagon once in awhile.  Overall I have been able to lose weight pretty consistently for the past 7 months.  Controlling the cravings has been an important part of that success, eating the right food at the right time each day.  It has been a hoot watching my body reshape itself. 

My health has improved dramatically.  Yay for TSFL.     

Here's a link to my food program website if you would like more information:

http://weightlosspowerusers.com/content/video-testimonials 

"I Love Food"---New Update on my Weight-Loss Quest

I love food.  I love almost any kind of food.  I love how it tastes and feels in my mouth. Food is the essence of life; it sustains us, maintains us, and comforts us. We use food to celebrate, socialize, worship, and work.  Food does take over our life.  Controlling and taking charge of food is the most important part of finding your bodies best health and weight, and thereby happiness. 

It can be useful to think of food as medication.  It affects our body and mind in a similar way to medication.  We use medication with a doctor’s prescription, but we don’t think much about grazing on food almost mindlessly at times.  So how do we seize the moment and take back our life from the constant hunger-games (yes a poor pun, but couldn’t resist).

I have said it before and repeat it here:  gaining great health and weight is 80% the food we eat.  The rest is a good aerobic exercise program.  A food program is an essential part of taking back control of this non-stop part of our lives. 

I am now in my 7^th month on my food program.  I had tried about everything on the market to get control of my love for food and my weight without consistent success until I found the Take Shape for Life food program.  Every morning I set up my six small meals for between 1400-1800 calories and that is how I take control of my food and life. It has empowered me in ways I never thought about before; a sense of well being, confidence, enthusiasm for the tasks of the day, more appreciation for the world around me, energy, and consistent happiness. 

There is no longer the pull toward chocolate, sugared candy bars, cookies, ice cream, caffeine and energy drinks, or deserts. Now don’t get me wrong, I do slip up, particularly when I travel or celebrate family events.  But overall I have reset my system by disciplined control of my six meals a day.  I drink allot of water and crystal light.  This has become a life-style permanent habit.  My body doesn’t feel well when I slip up so I am naturally drawn back to my new habits. 

I have even been trying the maintenance food program for the past month to make sure I can maintain a consistent weight.  But I still have 30 more pounds to lose to get to my ultimate goal of 199 pounds.  So from May through July I will go back to my “diet” and walking program to get back to losing the rest to my goal weight.  It has been so nice to know that I know how to do this and full confidence I can kick it into gear any time I wish.  I have never really been confident that I could conquer my weight problems until I found TSFL. 

Here is a link to my website that gives more details on how it works: 
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Low Calorie Snacks and Meals

Here's is a link to get recipes and ideas about how to cut calories from your daily food routine.  The recipes are at the bottom of the article. 

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2010-01-03-diet-menus-recipes_N.htm

For low calorie snacks I use Kirkland Brand Fugi Apple Sices with only 35 calories per bag, or V8 drink at 75 calories per can, or an apple at 90 calories.  It's a quick snack that helps take away cravings so I don't binge at snack time.  I use to have a slim fast (I call them slim slows) but they are about 200 calories, so too many for me. 

I am trying for 1500 calories per day or less and keep my blood sugar consistent throughout the day.  5 small meals or snacks, plus a lean & green meal, such as a good salad fit my routine.  Drinking lots of water or 5 calorie crystal lite drinks.  The weight is still coming off. 

Recipe---Terrific Pizza for Weight Loss

 

Yield	1 Servings
Prep time	5 minutes
Tags	Pizza

  Ingredients

1	pk	Chicken Noodle Soup (MF)
1	T	Mozzarella (lowfat)
1⁄8	c	Tomato Sauce (or pizza sauce / marinara)
1	T	Egg-Beaters
1⁄4	c	Water (approximately)

Instructions

Put chicken noodle soup in a blender to grind the noodles into a powder; Pour soup powder into a bowl; Add 1 TB of eggbeaters and the 1/4 cup of water a little at a time and mix all ingredients together until doughy. Add any pizza seasonings of your choice at this point.Take your pizza crust dough and spread it out thinly on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet sprayed with Pam.Put in the oven at 450 for about 8-10 mins...or until the edges are browned. Then take out the pizza crust, put on your sauce (as much as you need) and a little cheese and any veggies you want to minus off green and place in Broiler for 2-3 mins.

Feeling so Much Better Thanks to my Weight Loss Quest

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I can’t believe how much better I feel.  Just over 6 months ago I was weighing in at 280 pounds.  My body was sluggish and felt somewhat blotted most of the time due to poor eating habits.  My poor body was working so hard just to keep up with all the stuff I was ingesting.  My joints hurt, and my other ailments were a constant nag.  I had to do something fast or just keep moving toward my eventual demise. 

By losing 50 lbs I think I have added at least 10 years to my life expectancy.  Looking better is just an extra perk.  I feel fantastic; I have more hours per day with energy for accomplishing work and play.  My happiness with life has improved dramatically. 

All of this is due to finding the right nutrition program and non-intense exercise routine based mostly on walking.  My food prep and eating time has actually been reduced.  My exercise time is about an hour per day.  

My meals are quite simple to prepare. I do most of my food chef-time all by myself.  I can easily recommend this program without hesitation.  It can help diabetics and low gluten needs.  The program has been tested over 30 years in real life situations and is recommended by over 20,000 doctors.  It doesn’t cost more than what is usually spent on food each month. 

My mentor is a Doctor of Chiropractic and he has helped me coach a good number of people now.  It is most enjoyable helping people get healthy.   

Here is a link to my website if you would like to learn more: 

http://weightlosspowerusers.com/


 

I Love Helping People Lose Weight

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I have an arrangement with my weight-loss program to help people get a good start.  By ordering now I will help you get a great first order along with 28 bonus meals.  You will need several books in your first order for the details about the science behind the success of the nutrition.  I can make sure your shipping is free and you that you get 5% off subsequent orders. If you are not satisfied with results, you can send any unused food back for a refund. This is as no-risk as it comes.  I am that confident it will work for you.  Here is my link to get more information: 

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Break through those Stubborn Weight-loss Plateaus

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Breaking through the stubborn weight plateau after 3-4 weeks of good solid weight loss can be a game changer.  It can either build your confidence or break your will to go forward to new height or perhaps I should say depths of weight loss success.  Everyone hits plateaus during weight loss.  Most people are stopped in their tracks and stop momentum by falling back into old food habits.  Mini-binges take hold and weight starts creeping back on.  For me this always happened after 20 - 25 pounds came off usually at about 6 weeks into my diet and exercise. 

This time I learned new strategies from my nutrition program and other research.  Here are the secrets I used to move through plateaus and keep on losing weight.

1)      Recognize you are on a plateau and don’t let that discourage you since it will end soon and new weight loss momentum will start.

2)      Weigh in daily on a scale that measures 10^th of a pound so you can celebrate even 1/10^th of a pound of new weight loss. 

3)      Write your weight on a chart in a prominent place where you see it regularly.  Keep your mind focused on your goal. 

4)      MAKE SURE you are following your food program strictly, no deviations at all.  You are not the exception to the rule and need to trust the experts to keep you in the weight loss zone. 

5)      Step up the number of steps you are taking each day.  Take at least one good long walk each day and two if possible.  Strive for 10,000 steps each day.  I do this by staying active all day and walking for about an hour. 

6)      Have someone hide all your trigger foods that beckon you off your food program.  No ice cream, soda, candy bars, sugared cereals, etc. 

I will be surprised beyond measure if these steps don’t help you break through your plateaus.  Stay the course on your food program and exercise routine, until you get your ultimate weight loss goal.  Once there you need a good transition program as you take on more traditional food again.  Your new found eating habits and taste buds will help you maintain a good healthy weight for the rest of your life. If you do fall behind you can always go back on your weight loss food program to get back to your goal weight.    

My goal weight is 199 pounds and I am well on my way there.  If I can be of assistance or answer any questions please sign in at my website and I will call you.  Here is a link to my optimal health program that has helped me lose 50 pounds:  http://weightlosspowerusers.com/

A Wonderful Recipe for Zucchini-Lasagna

Food for helping with weight loss programs---80% of weight loss is eating the right food, six small meals a day.   


Yummmm!  Here is a link to a wonderful recipe for zucchini-lasagna.  Click for the details of how to make this awesome meal...

http://client.weightlosspowerusers.com/content/zucchini-lasagna