irisinnia
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Post by irisinnia on Nov 24, 2019 4:41:08 GMT
Welcome! If you're new here, feel free to introduce yourself! If you have anything to celebrate, share and give yourself a bravo sticker: + If you want to make it official, you can weigh yourself and put it in your tracker or share it! If you need some accountability, feel free to post daily how you’re doing on PP/GHG’s. This Week's Topic: How to Eat Mindfully - Anytime, Anywhere www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=221231&sc=3046- What are the biggest distractions you have while eating? (computer, TV, conversation with others, little ones running around?) - From 0 to 100%, how much of a typical meal do you savor? - What are some things you can try to slow down and really enjoy your food? This Week’s Routine: Eat all your meals free of distraction (e.g., not while watching TV, reading, in front of a computer, using your smartphone.). This Week’s GHG: Oil - Have 2 teaspoons of healthy oil each day. Two teaspoons of olive, canola, safflower, sunflower or flaxseed oil are recommended—so your body gets the vitamin E and essential fatty acids it needs. Meal of the Week: Breakfast What are you having for breakfast? Recipe of the Week: 10 Weight Watchers Recipes under 5 PointsPlus from the original website www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=66711 |
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Post by cathygeha on Nov 24, 2019 8:54:19 GMT
- What are the biggest distractions you have while eating? (computer, TV, conversation with others, little ones running around?) Probably reading. I don't want to waste time doing nothing while eating so read a book on the computer while eating
- From 0 to 100%, how much of a typical meal do you savor? The first few bites?
- What are some things you can try to slow down and really enjoy your food? Put aside the computer?
What are you having for breakfast?
This morning I had 2tbsp chia seeds, 1/4 cup oats, 1 cup almond milk and 1/2 cup frozen berries left overnight in the frig. I added coffee and orange juice this morning
Eating mindfully is a great idea but I find that it is difficult to do. I don't usually savor the flavor or take my time and wonder if it goes back to having limited time to eat in school and working in the hospital.
The recipes look tasty 
Thank you for doing this for us each week irisinnia, |
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Post by irisinnia on Nov 24, 2019 11:48:16 GMT
- What are the biggest distractions you have while eating? (computer, TV, conversation with others, little ones running around?) I have little ones and they like to "dine and dash" so I pay attention to them first, then when they leave I think "oh goodie - me time" and grab my computer.
- From 0 to 100%, how much of a typical meal do you savor? I'd say 2-7%. First bite, last bite if I'm lucky enough to pay attention, then maybe one in the middle?
- What are some things you can try to slow down and really enjoy your food? I think I'll write a post-it note and put it on the table so I remember to slow down. I can do it, even if it's just for half of the meal. Progress not perfection.What are you having for breakfast?Breakfast has been boring lately. I really need to get more muffin recipes and breads. Something about carbs in the morning does it for me. And it would be great if it wasn't doughnuts or pancakes.
cathygeha, It is my pleasure! I just love having all my PointsPlus friends with me on my journey. |
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Post by lavonm on Nov 26, 2019 18:17:23 GMT
- What are the biggest distractions you have while eating? (computer, TV, conversation with others, little ones running around?) - From 0 to 100%, how much of a typical meal do you savor? - What are some things you can try to slow down and really enjoy your food? What are you having for breakfast? I had to think about these questions before answering. I actually eat slower if I'm on the computer, watching TV or having conversation. It's to my advantage to have those distractions. I always have my food portioned on my plate so I don't add extra because I'm distracted. The % I savor a meal really depends on what I'm eating. Some foods would rate very low but if it's something I really enjoy, then it's much longer. For instance, I went out to a new restaurant today & tried their roasted beet salad. I adore beets so I really savored the entire salad. The best way for me to slow down is to have a hot drink & sip from it between bites. Breakfast for part of the week is a new recipe I tried called Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal. I won't share the link because it was disappointing. The rest of the week will probably be my go-to of bran flakes, banana & milk. |
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Post by wwlurker on Nov 27, 2019 14:52:22 GMT
Hi everyone! I usually post on the Lots to Lose board, but I was mentioning to irisinnia that I love what she's doing here and she invited me to join in. I follow Momentum on itrackbites but I modify it to suit me a little better (extra points but I don't track or eat APs at the moment). I tend to waffle in and out - I'm trying to stick with this until the new year and see what happens. - What are the biggest distractions you have while eating? I tend to eat on the run - I'm a picker by nature, so it's really just not stopping and enjoying what I am eating. I usually eat dinner at the table with my family and I usually eat lunch at my desk.- From 0 to 100%, how much of a typical meal do you savor? This really depends on what I am eating. I tend to eat quickly, so I do try to slow myself down sometimes. If I really enjoy it (and I'm not too hungry), I do tend to slow down and savour.- What are some things you can try to slow down and really enjoy your food? I chew my food slowly, engage in conversation with my family, drink water, etc. What are you having for breakfast? I have trouble with breakfast because mornings are pretty hectic at our house. If I can, I will bring something to work (muffins, oatmeal, yogurt & fruit) and have that when I get there. On the weekends, I tend to make smoothies or big family breakfasts. But honestly, I often don't eat breakfast at all. |
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Post by irisinnia on Nov 27, 2019 15:22:57 GMT
wwlurker, Welcome! My Official WI - Exactly the same - Two weeks in a row - I have this maintenance thing down! - Too bad I'm trying to lose I mixed it up by deep cleaning yesterday. Whoever says that cleaning is not a work out is sorely mistaken. I know this because my shoulders are sore. Mopping, scrubbing, and the like. How's everyone's Thanksgiving week going?
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Post by lavonm on Nov 27, 2019 21:08:23 GMT
wwlurker, Welcome to the group. irisinnia, It's hard when you're trying to lose & you maintain instead. However, it's better than gaining & we are dealing with the holidays. I'm ready for Thanksgiving. We picked up our meal from our local grocery store & I added a couple side dishes. All I need to do now is reheat. Hope everyone that celebrates has a great Thanksgiving.
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Post by sunshinep396 on Nov 28, 2019 0:10:16 GMT
- What are the biggest distractions you have while eating? (computer, TV, conversation with others, little ones running around?)
Computer and tv. It does tend to slow my eating down, though.
- From 0 to 100%, how much of a typical meal do you savor?
That would fluctuate from meal to meal. If it's something I really like, I pay more attention. If it's one of DH's favorite meals that I could take or leave, I just eat it and get done with it.
- What are some things you can try to slow down and really enjoy your food?
Putting my fork down between bites helps me. Also, chewing my food thoroughly, which also helps with the tendency for food to get stuck in my esophagus.
This Week’s Routine: Eat all your meals free of distraction (e.g., not while watching TV, reading, in front of a computer, using your smartphone.).
Probably not going to happen, lol.
This Week’s GHG: Oil - Have 2 teaspoons of healthy oil each day. Two teaspoons of olive, canola, safflower, sunflower or flaxseed oil are recommended—so your body gets the vitamin E and essential fatty acids it needs.
I do try to get my oils in either cooking or on salad. Since I have thyroid issues, my skin tends to be dry, so the oil is very important to me.
Meal of the Week: Breakfast
What are you having for breakfast?
My favorite breakfasts are yogurt, berries or pineapple and 1 Tbs. flax/chia seed mix, toasted light English muffin with deli-thin ham and a slice of 2% milk cheese or oatmeal with berries.
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Post by irisinnia on Nov 29, 2019 13:05:49 GMT
Just a friendly reminder: Thanksgiving is officially over and there is one more holiday left this year. That means there are 31 days/opportunites left in 2019 to be on plan! Don't let a whole month of weight loss pass you by! "Holi-day, not Holi-week"  |
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Post by sunshinep396 on Nov 29, 2019 15:34:53 GMT
I posted a .2 gain at WI today and am thankful it's only a blip. Today's meals are planned and tracked and I will get myself to a yoga class, as well as getting in a walk. Onward and downward!
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