I've been having a really hard time lately. I think I mentioned that in one of my other posts. It occured to me that I had a lot easier time when I was drinking the regular Carnation Breakfast Drinks, rather than the No Sugar Added, so I switched back to those to see if it makes a difference.
Today was a bit easier, actually. I didn't spend all day thinking of how I'd like nothing more than to eat the dozen cookies residing in my bread drawer. So, maybe it'll help, after all.
8 comments:
Hi Rachel
I just found your blog...I know how you feel...I am having a bad time too...
I hope you feel ok soon
Karen x
I think we just have to keep muddling through.. it's not worth it to give up. I'm promising myself that the weight I've already lost is weight that I'll never have to lose again. We need to keep in mind that we've worked hard to lose what weight we have, and giving in for the momentary pleasure of eating negates all our work.
What I have to say is very important! I know for a fact that the artificial sugar found in diet sodas and other things MAKES me CRAVE sweets with a vengence. I'm sure it's not just that way with me only. I would love to find out how many people are like that. Be very aware that sometimes those chemicals aren't natural and consult with your dietitian when you visit her about that. Good going and keep it up!
Wow, Kathy, that's really interesting. I cut out soda and everything a while ago. I really don't eat much of anything with artificial sweetners, though I'd bet the NSA Carnation Drinks would be the exception! Thanks for the tip!
I guess I had heard that about diet soda, but I wonder if crystal light is like that...Does anyone know. I love the drink, but I haven't noticed a difference...Maybe I'm just not aware of it, maybe I'd be better off without it. What do you think?
Hi, I dont usually blog but if it wasnt for Rachel, I would not be doing this whole loosing weight program. I am considered a loner and dont like going to meetings, I had quite a bad experience in Florida quite some time ago and I guess you could say I am scared for life. I wanted to share with you Rachel what your list has done for me and maybe it can help you too. I looked over and studied your list and I customized portion sizes to the lowest points possible. For example this is my menu for today:
6:00AM
3/4 c. Rasin Bran = 1pt
1 c. skim milk = 1pt
8:00 am
(egg & cheese omlette w/tomatoes and pepper, side of cereal and fruit)
2 med eggs = 1 1/2 pts
1oz motz cheese = 2 pts
3 slices tomatoes = 0
1/4 c peppers sliced and diced = 0
1 c. raisin bran = 1 pts
1 c skim milk = 1 pts
1/2 med banana = 1 pts
12:00PM
1 c healthy basic homemade chicken noodle soup (with alot of veggies like 1 lg can of low sodium chicken broth, mushrooms, 2 canned tomatoes sliced celery, 1 can olives cut in halves, onions, sliced carrots, green onion, kamute wheat spag. noodles broken in 5ths and some apple cider vinegar added when its cooled off) = 4 points
Whole wheat wonder bread 2 slices
in 1 serving for 2 PTS.
1/2 TBSP of Smart Balance
butter = 1pts
tonights dinner:
Chicken and vegetable brown rice pilaf 1 1/2 cups = 5 pts
BIG salad = 0
(w/dole romain lettuce salad mix/sliced cuccumbers/sliced radishes & tomatoes)
cesar spray on salad dressing = 0pts
5 cruttons = 1 pts
1/3 c. cottage cheese w/salad = 1 pts
As you can see I am to about 23 points here already and for me that means I still have room for 7 more points for dessert. You have done alot for some of us out here by taking alot of time to do the list you did and blogging, I access your list everyday, dont give up please. In the last week I have lost 5 pounds and I eat more than I can handle at the moment and this is because of you and that list that this life change has come about for me. I found the points list and little by little I realized that the casey greasy morning pizza and cappuccino (however you spell that, sorry, im not very good @ spelling) was a whole days points. I love the flex plan, the momentum plan is just not for me so now here I am well educated and up to date with WW just cause i started tracking points becaue of your list. The trick that i have found to your list is to make the time to make a menu and a grocery list of great healthy foods you like that have lowest points values and or dont mind eating and try to have atleast 3 very creative but delicious meals with as many free foods as you can and cook big so you have left overs you can freeze in portion sizes. Works great for me. Also if I incorporate carbs weather its cereal or toast or brown rice at each meal I am alot happier at the end of the day. Google weightwatchers recepies for dessert treats and find the lowest point ones and make those so if you have an extra 1 or 2 you wont feel so guilty. Last night I made the weight wathers blueberry muffins @ 3.5 pts and they were spectacular, my husband ate 4 right away, I ate 2, they kinda tasted like angle food cake with blueberries. I wish you the best of luck and I hope you can get back on track.
Thank you so much for everything ~ Izzy
Wow, Izzy, your plan sounds great! I'm really glad you're finding the site helpful and enjoyable. There are a lot of us out there who shy away from WW meetings, but who still appreciate the support.
In response to Marie, I tried Crystal Light and it was the same as diet soda for me, but not as bad. It might just be me, but I sure wish I could drink the Crystal Light and Diet sodas. I like the way they taste especially the Diet Dr. Pepper. I'm glad to see such nice support on this Web site, with good food ideas, too.
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