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what am i doing wrong? (diet question)

i just started yet another diet with a friend of mine, and i've realized that having someone else to do it with me helps. when i have the urge to blow my diet on fast food or something, she's always there to discourage me from doing it, and i do the same with her. definitely cut down on cokes and drink more water or tea (and if you like sweet tea, use splenda, it's better for you and tastes great). i also cut back on, but did not totally eliminate carbs. too many carbs will make you gain the wait, but you still need them for energy. just focus more on vegetables and meat. when i do eat any amount of carbs i make sure that i have a larger portion of protein. another thing that i do is eat small amounts about every two hours. doing this will cut down on huge portions during any main meal of the day. when i'm hungry i just have a slice of cheese or a small salad. this usually keeps me from getting extremely hungry and binging at lunch or dinner. also, exercise is a must. once again, having someone to work out with you will also help. that way you don't get discouraged trying to do it on your own. last but not least, i know it's tough, but just hang in there because the end result will be worth the wait.
 
Does anyone have any good suggestions for things to eat? I usually don't have a lot of time during the week to cook, so I like easy/quick meals, but those are hard to find without lots of fat/calories/carbs and everything else unhealthy for you.

I find it much easier to follow ANY diet/way of eating when I have specific things to eat. If I don't plan ahead or atleast stock my fridge and pantry with good foods, I find it too easy to slip up.

And let it be known, not only do I not have a lot of time to cook... I'm not the best cook either! :-D So that's why easy and simple meals work best for me.
 
Calories are a function of other things besides Fat and Carbs. 1gram protein=4 calories.

Also, if you work out, you really shouldn't consider carbs the kiss of death. Just try not to go bananas with them before bedtime.

Try some different type of protein/diet bars and see if there are any you like. I eat Pure Protein brand bars. For me, they taste great and they keep me from snacking on candy and eating Super Size meals.
 
BoNBoNBoNBoNBoN1 said:
Does anyone have any good suggestions for things to eat? I usually don't have a lot of time during the week to cook, so I like easy/quick meals, but those are hard to find without lots of fat/calories/carbs and everything else unhealthy for you.

I find it much easier to follow ANY diet/way of eating when I have specific things to eat. If I don't plan ahead or atleast stock my fridge and pantry with good foods, I find it too easy to slip up.

And let it be known, not only do I not have a lot of time to cook... I'm not the best cook either! :-D So that's why easy and simple meals work best for me.
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depends on what kind of food you're looking for
- for myself, i'm cutting out most complex carbs, and sticking with protein, etc. I found lots of awesome recipes on the atkins site that ARE easy and of course you can modify them if you dont mind more carbs. I'm not a skilled cook either, but I found these recipes to be fun and quick!
 
BoN - I recommend the Foreman grill. It is definitely my lifesaver for quick, simple, healthy meals. I leave some meat marinating in the fridge and then slap one on at meal times. Along with a small salad or a can of veggies, I've got a pretty healthy dinner in six minutes.
 
Pasilda Nacera said:
Anyone tried the atkin's diet?
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The atkins diet seems to work for a lot of people. I have tried it before and lost weight on it, but I felt like shit. I probably didn't eat enough good foods like veggies. But all the meat and cheese and shit like that just made me feel like crap even though I was losing weight. :p
 
djwhirlpool said:
i don't like to cook, so i eat a lot of healthy choice meals. they are very good and low in calories and fat.

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Those are probably a good idea. Not only are they easy to "cook", but they help you keep your portion sizes in check.
 
djwhirlpool said:
i don't like to cook, so i eat a lot of healthy choice meals. they are very good and low in calories and fat.

:)
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Healthy Choice meals are pretty good.... but personally I'm a big fan of Lean Cuisine dinners. They're soooo healthy and most of them are so goddamn delicious I actually crave them ;) And they're healthy!! =D They have tons of varieties too. They taste so good you don't feel like you're eating "diet food." In fact, their sesame chicken is the best "chinese food" I've EVER had :) which says a lot considering its a low fat/low calorie healthy frozen entree lol.
 
i don't really like lean cuisine, i prefer healthy choice meals.

weight watchers frozen meals are really good too, but they are kind of pricey.

only ONE shanabanana!
 
Lean Cuisine/Healthy Choice/etc, whilst not necessarily BAD for you, are not exceptionally high in nutritional value either - so whilst they are good to have in the freeze for nights when you are tired or in a hurry, they are not something you should eat night in and night out. If you ARE eating them more than 3 nights a week, make sure you are also eating lots of fresh fruits and vegies throughout the days.

Remember, whilst frozen or pre-packaged meals may help you shed weight at the time, having someone else do all the food prep for you is not teaching YOU how to cook for yourself and prepare your own healthy meals.

Why don't you think about enrolling in a low-fat cooking class or something like that?
 
so you are going to eat non-nutritional meals out of a cardboard box for the next 50 years?
 
yeah, after awhile i'd think that would defeat the purpose of being healthy
 
I think you gals are being a little too critical here.

Learning portion control is the most important thing for healthy weight maintenance, and for most people that doesn't mean counting calories (as this can create an obsession just as easily as a scale); more like learning what a portion looks like.

Making a lifestyle transition isn't an overnight process....it's about meeting small goals until you've achieved your final aim.
I say stick with the dinners for now, but maybe start a 'cook day' like once a week....then periodically add one more day of the week until you're cooking most of your food.
 
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