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Post by jasimons on Dec 17, 2018 2:03:12 GMT
This round began November 29 and will end January 9. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to do the very best that I can every day
cathygeha/Cathy - healthy meals in moderation
cherryt38/Cherry - to concentrate on eating mindfully and healthfully
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - self care - examples: noting the positive, mindful eating meals
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to strive for blue days
Hostess Schedule:
November 29 - December 5 Pam
December 6 - December 12 Cathy
December 13 - December 19 Judy
December 20 - December 26 Jan
December 27 - January 2 Cherry
January 3 - January 9 Beverly
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Post by jasimons on Dec 17, 2018 2:04:36 GMT
Newspaper article -
Some positive thoughts for good nutrition, some things that we should do (as opposed to "Don'ts" or things to avoid.)
1. DO - eat more protein for breakfast. Has been found to reduce hunger later in the day. 20 to 30 gm per meal suggested. Breakfast ideas include eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, protein powder, cheese nuts and nut butters.
2. DO - spice up your food. Hot stuff, like pepper, chili powder, horseradish are rich in natural chemicals that can fight off disease causing inflammation. Turning to seasonings other than salt can help keep blood pressure down.
3. DO - eat an early dinner. Longer interval between last meal and when we go to sleep may help us sleep better and reduce hearburn. Also, may burn energy instead of storing.
4. Do - eat meals with others. Sharing food with others helps mentally was well as physically. Less likely to be depressed.
Thoughts? Ideas? Any other positive "Dos" you try to keep in mind?
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 17, 2018 7:25:49 GMT
I like the "positive" do's instead of the don't's
1. I usually have pb or an egg for breakfast every morning - protein holds me better. The milk on cereal, for some reason, doesn't do as well as the pb or egg.
2. I LOVE hot spicy foods - hubby not so much. I have pepper flakes and hot sauces that I add to burritos, pasta and other things
3. I usually eat and early dinner with hubby eating later at night - about the time I am contemplating going to bed.
4. I am not sure about eating with others. Hubby and I are on different schedules and don't often sit at the table, talk and eat the same meal...strange
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Post by jasimons on Dec 17, 2018 10:42:11 GMT
1.protein at breakfast - If I do, it's usually dairy protein,probably either cheese or yogurt. I think it's a good idea - worth planning for other protein sources and making it a habit.
2. Spicy - I do try to substitute other seasonings for salt, they are not always hot flavors. Lemon juice is one that I like to give a better flavor to something that's a bit "blah" (vegetables or soup seems to benefit from this).
3. Early supper - yes, tend to eat supper early, but, I also go to sleep early, because I get up early...
4. Eating with others - Kind of. DH and I might not eat at the same time, it just depends on his work schedule (time he gets home can vary).
Other "DOs" - I think that the good health guidelines that were part of an earlier WW program are a "do" that I try to keep in mind. Within those, there are a couple that involve limiting things, but mainly, they are positive in intent.
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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 17, 2018 14:17:55 GMT
1. I usually have a little protein for breakfast, often peanut butter on toast and a glass of milk. My breakfasts usually hold me for at least 4 hours.
2. I like things spiced up, but not too spicy. I'll use herbs and not really spicy spices, like cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, etc. I do like a little hot pepper on some things, but nothing that will burn my mouth.
3. I usually eat around 7, but then I don't go to bed until after 11 so there is probably enough time in between. Often I'll have a few nuts (1/2 oz - 1 oz) before I go to bed.
4. I live alone so don't often have others to eat with. My son is usually here on the weekend so there is that.
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Post by bmazzo on Dec 17, 2018 14:48:29 GMT
I try to always have protein for breakfast. I love PB, but have to control how much of it I have, as with other things, I have a serious portion control issue.
Not big on "hot" foods, both my sons love the stuff!! I do use a lot of herbs in my cooking, but not "hot".
We usually eat fairly early. I have noticed as I get older, that eating late at night, really does affect my sleep.
Dh & I eat almost all our meals together. Since there is just the 2 of us here, we almost always sit down at the kitchen table & eat. Often, he is looking up things on his phone & I am on my computer, but at least we sit together.
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Post by jan on Dec 17, 2018 17:43:15 GMT
I would say that I always have protein at breakfast. An egg or PB or yogurt. Most days I eat around 7-730am. That will usually hold me until lunch (around 1230p).
There are several nights a week that I go to the gym, so dinner gets pushed back later. On a normal night, I don't get home until 6pm, so dinner is often between 630p and 7p.
I don't like super spicy, but I do use a lot of herb seasonings and spice mixtures. I don't use much salt, so seasonings and spices relace it for flavor.
I live alone, so eat alone with the cat intently watching to see if it is something she is interested in............
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Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 17, 2018 19:12:49 GMT
Love the does.
Protein for breakfast - yes. With the changes to less points for eggs, our former oatmeal breakfast is a thing of the past. Now eggs and rf cheese most mornings.
My dh and I usually eat breakfast and dinner together.
Much less spice in our food than dd prefers. She always adds hot sauce and garlic to her food.
We usually eat dinner about 5:00. That seems to be when we’re hungry. We often have a piece of fruit later.
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