SallyMcFine wrote:xita, you mentioned a low-carb way of eating, which I did at one point. It was great; I lost about 10 pounds. I did miss eating some of the things that I gave up, though. And on the pink foods chart that you posted, foods to avoid are things like bread, oatmeal, beans, etc.
Anyway, I know that each eating plan is different and they're not really mix and match. These days I try to eat decent food and lots of vegetables. I think my Achilles heels are portion sizes (because I usually have a large portion) and junk food - especially chips and candy. I feel like if I worked on those things first then that would be a good first step.
I know what you mean, some of my dietary habits right now contradict what I have been told for years, but I am losing weight. I can't really argue against it. I don't watch the red meat, I try to eat different kinds of meat, but primarily chicken I suppose.
The pink foods yes are some of the things that are most delicious. I wouldn't say avoid those foods, I would just say avoid eating them all together or avoid eating too much of them. The scary thing to me about that is the serving size yes.
Serving sizes are hard, even the recommended daily allowance of carbs for most people in the food labels is only like 300 carbs daily (a 2000 calorie diet). And those of us trying to lose weight are usually on less calories a day. I admit I don't count the calories but I do count carbs. If one bagel is 60 grams of carbs and you are only allowed 300 a day, you kinda over did it already. Pasta, beans, rice are nice but full of carbs, 1/3 of a cup of rice and pasta are 15 grams. 1/2 of beans is 15 grams. But have you seen what 1/3 of a cup looks like? I just don't eat that really anymore. If you think of a nice bowl of pasta you're probably talking about your entire allowance of carbohydrate in a day in one sitting.
And really that's true for most anything, fat or protein, it's all about the portion size, I am all about reading the portion size on labels and sticking to that. Except veggies, I am generous there (no peas or corn!)
mole The best snacks you can have are fruits and veggies. One small fruit of any sort will do!! I only have one of those a day though because of the carb issue. Veggies are just free free free!! I had a hard time taking veggies to work because it's hard to prepare food at work. I take carrots and small salads and cucumbers! I love cucumbers and slice them up in a baggie and they are a great snack.
Another healthy and filling snack are nuts. Almonds are some of the best things you can eat, but whatever you get, be sure that they are mostly plain, you don't want added sugar and things. Also, read the label and find what the serving size is. It will usually tell you 20 nuts, etc. I count them and eat that. I always keep them at work and eat them when I feel a hunger pang.
I have found though that if I eat a good breakfast full of protein (I recommend Kellog's Special K Protein, 3/4 cup, + and egg beaters, 1/2 cup), I will be less hungry through the morning.
When I am at home good snacks are low carb yogurt and one string cheese!
I am kinda obsessed with food right now lol, I will keep typing if I don't drag myself away!
) although I do try and eat healthy (which can be an uphill climb most days) as often as possible. I try and stick to Organic products (which are really easy to find here because most everything is organically grown) and I've found that if I stock my fridge and cabinets with things that are good for me anyway, it's much easier to stay away from fast food and such.
