tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post2414930458268666653..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: Old HabitsSnickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-58235366512196681122009-09-28T04:12:47.624-07:002009-09-28T04:12:47.624-07:00Tell yourself out loud, "I don't want to ...Tell yourself out loud, "I don't want to reward myself with something that will make me feel bad in the long run."<br /><br />Then go for hot tea, or kahlua and milk. Don't keep snack food in the house, and no eating after dinner. If you have a sweet craving, have a cup of orange flavoured metamucil. I'm not joking. This is how I lost 20lbs after having a second baby.queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00539184323507342634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-6417153983601087992009-09-22T14:06:34.885-07:002009-09-22T14:06:34.885-07:00I second the episode of a good TV show as reward i...I second the episode of a good TV show as reward idea. Mad Men or True Blood or any of the series that leave you dying to know what happens next.<br /><br />Reading is also good, esp. if it's a real page-turner.<br /><br />And yes, a glass of wine is nice. If only it didn't inevitably lead to a second glass (for me, anyway). And have calories.Jane Roperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11326626413173509209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-62856598130332902692009-09-22T12:16:24.305-07:002009-09-22T12:16:24.305-07:00I recently committed to healthier eating too, and ...I recently committed to healthier eating too, and have been using Sparkpeople.com's food journal functionality. It's pretty lightweight, if you have consistent internet access. It looks like a lot of people use it in conjunction with Weight Watchers.Sadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042551936789254047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-22487273703841428332009-09-21T11:09:58.926-07:002009-09-21T11:09:58.926-07:00One thing you can try is delayed satisfaction. Ev...One thing you can try is delayed satisfaction. Everytime you think "That deserves a bagel!" put your bagel money into a jar or even a savings account and use that money to "treat yourself" to some me-time activity.<br /><br />You can find me time right?<br /><br />And limit your portions when you do food reward. Which is basically the WW model of eating what you want but in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-9830868708207410152009-09-21T10:56:03.308-07:002009-09-21T10:56:03.308-07:004 weeks ago two of my friend and I started a weigh...4 weeks ago two of my friend and I started a weight loss journey a new way of life. We are exercising in different ways and we eat less. Me personally I walk 3 to 4 times a week for 30-40 minutes at a time. I have cut my portions down and no evening snacking. I am down 5 pounds after having gained back two pounds due to being sick. Portion control is the key. I don't deny myself anythingLeahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-90736578988550163922009-09-21T08:13:32.126-07:002009-09-21T08:13:32.126-07:00as i read, i plow through the cool pringles can, s...as i read, i plow through the cool pringles can, so i am no bastion of wisdom on the dieting thing. but i do know that i need to remember to EAT when the kids are eating, not just nibble or be satisfied with the crusts... it helps me through the four pm mad dash for the swedishfish... when i have a real breakfast and a real lunch, i'm also more even keel for dealing with the kids, mostly.:)Kate Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02096894906554704179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-45730708735963703412009-09-21T07:55:40.626-07:002009-09-21T07:55:40.626-07:00Hey Snick -
I eat best when I have a really prot...Hey Snick - <br /><br />I eat best when I have a really protein filled breakfast. I focused on breakfast for a while, and I felt that the other pieces slowly came into place. If I have three good solid proteiny meals, I have less urge to snack. This requires prep work (because my default and what I really like to have are cold cereals that pretend to be healthy but are really filled with sugar, Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251900592095094189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-17797544700401271132009-09-21T06:33:05.489-07:002009-09-21T06:33:05.489-07:00Oh boy, this is my problem too. Your readers have...Oh boy, this is my problem too. Your readers have some great advice. (I am not one of them although I gave myself a super duper congratulations for passing up the Joe Joe's at Trader Joe's yesterday.)Mama Mama Quite Contraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033437220422551511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-3886467301479971412009-09-21T00:00:38.311-07:002009-09-21T00:00:38.311-07:00Mmmmm . . . ice cream. I thought I was doing such...Mmmmm . . . ice cream. I thought I was doing such a good job by not buying it anymore, but I seem to have only replaced it with chips and dip and iced cappuchinos. Not too healthy.<br /><br />I've heard that eating fibre bars before a meal is a good way to curb how much you eat. May work as a snack at night too? Vegetarian diets are great. And I love a good fruit smoothie that can fill Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-33817327780927929422009-09-20T23:31:58.478-07:002009-09-20T23:31:58.478-07:00A co-worker told me about a free iPhone app called...A co-worker told me about a free iPhone app called LoseIt and my hubby and I have each lost 20 pounds since we started using it July 1. It has taught us you can lose weight eating normal food and not tracking points...it really just makes us realize that we can't afford to have that small roll and second serving of fruit, etc. It tracks your exercise too and gives you more calories based onlarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710458004066606550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-69327133513950830602009-09-20T07:15:59.475-07:002009-09-20T07:15:59.475-07:00Just a few thoughts: any "diets" that in...Just a few thoughts: any "diets" that involve portion control don't work. You're right to just think about upping the fruits and veggies and whole grains. It's hard to overeat broccoli. <br /><br />My now 27 year old daughter spent a good deal of time between the ages of 3 and 4 in time out. My favorite book on the subject is Little People by Edward Christophersen. Very Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-42710536334649588382009-09-19T12:45:55.523-07:002009-09-19T12:45:55.523-07:00I know the "grass is always greener theory&qu...I know the "grass is always greener theory" but be glad you aren't rewarding yourself with wine!<br />That's what I did and it got me no where quick!<br />The best diet I have ever been on is the "falling in love" diet. I couldn't eat or sleep for a loooong time! :)Natikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17052222654682853695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-90067278478389566312009-09-19T07:06:40.206-07:002009-09-19T07:06:40.206-07:00I could have written this Snick -- I too see food ...I could have written this Snick -- I too see food as a reward. No big ideas but curious to go through your comments.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784439635697216521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-15748759347295092372009-09-18T20:21:57.669-07:002009-09-18T20:21:57.669-07:00As a fellow mom of under-5s, I *totally* hear you!...As a fellow mom of under-5s, I *totally* hear you!<br /><br />What has worked very well for me in kick starting healthy eating has been a twice yearly cleanse. Not the intense 1 or 2 day sort, but specifically a 12-day Wild Rose one (http://www.wrc.net/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=400). It isn't too crazy - you are permitted coffee (!), but no dairy or wheat. Not only do you feel Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-29211455215347469162009-09-18T16:28:10.628-07:002009-09-18T16:28:10.628-07:00Ooh, I forgot to mention above that I went through...Ooh, I forgot to mention above that I went through a phase of drinking Silk vanilla soy milk in the evening as a treat. It seriously tastes like a vanilla shake, but it's SOY milk, so it must be healthy, right? Worth a try.Brainy girlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-15594168746864195322009-09-18T13:20:48.519-07:002009-09-18T13:20:48.519-07:00No suggestions, just commiseration. For me, it...No suggestions, just commiseration. For me, it's the work driving me to distraction, not the kids. "Hey! I'm still working at 3 a.m.! I totally deserve to eat half a baguette and a BIG HUNK OF CHEESE."<br /><br />Sigh. I think I need to read your comments and see if anyone had any brilliant ideas!Keenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408342210540348611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-80433628948815205592009-09-18T12:37:19.220-07:002009-09-18T12:37:19.220-07:00OK, I am going to sound like some sort of anal fre...OK, I am going to sound like some sort of anal freak, but one of the best rewards I give myself is taking an hour or so after the kids are in bed to actually clean or organize a space that was previously a disaster. Since most of my house is usually a disaster, I'm always motivated to do this, but always feel a bit overwhelmed by it all. Doing something like this gives me a feeling of Brainy girlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-917798528962257672009-09-18T12:31:25.522-07:002009-09-18T12:31:25.522-07:00I agree with the comments suggesting TV as food re...I agree with the comments suggesting TV as food replacement. I have come to the realization that I will never stop eating junk food - it just isn't going to happen. So instead, I have to get moving in the evening to boost metabolism, and to take up a few minutes of my eating time. I recently requested the DVD series of one of my favorite shows as a birthday gift, and now I watch an episode atAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-61495299406177090482009-09-18T11:44:55.365-07:002009-09-18T11:44:55.365-07:00I reward myself with reading, or playing a compute...I reward myself with reading, or playing a computer game. Or watching TV.<br /><br />If you wanted to stick with food as a reward, I suggest going for something exotic instead, like a rare type of fruit, or expensive juice. <br /><br />Or something that will require cooking. <br /><br />A big problem with the whole dieting thing is the denial aspect of it. They have done all these studies jemynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-71006906808272299662009-09-18T09:46:58.034-07:002009-09-18T09:46:58.034-07:00I do SparkPeople, and it has totally worked for me...I do SparkPeople, and it has totally worked for me - I've lost 35 lbs since April. And it's free. It's a lot like WW - all the counting and weighing and monitoring. I know what you mean about feeling tired just thinking about it. Sometimes you just don't have the mental energy.<br /><br />I like to use really good decaf tea as an evening thing - a vanilla rooibos is my current Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-85736351108127167432009-09-18T09:17:19.906-07:002009-09-18T09:17:19.906-07:00Biggest Loser is back on Tuesday Nights. I find it...Biggest Loser is back on Tuesday Nights. I find it oddly inspiring (until about the last two weeks when all the contestants get to be fitter than I am, then I find it depressing). <br /><br />A few years ago (almost three) I had to give up wheat gluten in all its various incarnations and that has been the biggest factor in my general level of health that I never would have come to on my own. Its SOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16405441832105307524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-82615793923401805672009-09-18T09:01:44.967-07:002009-09-18T09:01:44.967-07:00I am so like this too. When I go through a tough ...I am so like this too. When I go through a tough day with my own health issues and a cranky baby to boot, I often find myself driving through Starbucks. If it's a really bad day, I justify the Venti mocha frap and the oat fudge bar. It just dawned on me the other day that I'm teaching myself to be an emotional eater.<br /><br />So....with that said, I'm now learning to reward Inklinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775312085301951675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-3187077201022269392009-09-18T08:58:26.340-07:002009-09-18T08:58:26.340-07:00Don't know if WW still has the CORE plan, but ...Don't know if WW still has the CORE plan, but the concept is, no weighing or measuring, you can have as much as you want from a core list of foods. That core list doesn't not, by the way, include ice cream, cookies, chips, etc. Mostly unadorned meats/fish/poultry, veggies, fruit, some carbs.Ruby2https://www.blogger.com/profile/17511546580101628194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-73685741787976182492009-09-18T08:00:54.902-07:002009-09-18T08:00:54.902-07:00OMG, I feel you on the 3 year old thing. My 3 ye...OMG, I feel you on the 3 year old thing. My 3 year old is impossible lately! He has throw down tantrums NO.MATTER.WHAT. What is with all the anger and throwing things???? <br />I agree with others. I always brush & floss my teeth before putting my son to bed. Then I reason by saying I am way to lazy to have to do it again, so I don't eat.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040166185854868072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-2191267226455450512009-09-18T07:31:37.624-07:002009-09-18T07:31:37.624-07:00Three words: french onion dip. I can't keep ...Three words: french onion dip. I can't keep it in the house for very good reasons, but occasionally, I "deserve" some and it's all downhill from there. Unfortunately, I think if it were easy, we'd all be size 2s. <br /><br />Good luck!shmonoreply@blogger.com