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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2017 2:19:32 GMT
Prepare To Diet:Create Time and Energy
We are all so busy with our daily lives sometimes we don't realize we need to schedule time to diet.
We need to create time to plan our meals,make a grocery list and shop and find time to exercise.It may help at first to schedule time on our calendars to do the things we need to make time for to be successful.It also takes time to learn to eat slowly and mindfully if we aren't already doing so.
What are some of the things you have done or will do to make time for dieting?
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Post by linda72 on Mar 8, 2017 14:36:28 GMT
When I make my grocery list, I try to include healthy foods: fruits, veggies, string cheese, low-fat milk. I don't put foods on the list that would lead me astray at home. This takes time but it's worth it. The skills we learn can really impact our life. I just saw a segment on "The Today Show" with Dr. Oz. "If people ate less salt and meat and ate more nuts, fruits and vegetables, they could greatly lower their own risk of heart disease, the researchers at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy found." Put these on your grocery list: Tree nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) 1 serving a day Oily fish (salmon) 1 per week Polyunsaturated Oils - seed and nut oils Leafy vegetables - 4 servings a day Fruits - 3 servings a day Whole grains - 4 servings a day Avoid: Salt Sugary drinks Processed meats Red meat including pork - Dr. Oz said this was the least important to avoid and 1 serving a week is okay. Food List |
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Post by bbbearsmom on Mar 8, 2017 16:10:26 GMT
I've made time to shop when needed and made time to prepare my food and eat it. Using processed food more would take less time but using whole foods is better for me. Also I sit and eat and try to eat slowly and that takes time. I need to do better but there is also putting aside time for exercise, going to meetings, and keeping up with my online support.
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Post by doordie50 on Mar 8, 2017 17:57:04 GMT
I agree preparing is necessary for success. Since breakfast and lunch are much the same day in and day out, I sketch a quick menu for dinners before the grocery run. Accept for Friday night pizza, I try not to repeat a single dinner for two weeks. Once or twice a month we have breakfast for dinner (delicious). We also make a big batches of something like chili so that there is always one night a week where we just pull something home made from the freezer and reheat it. It also helps to be flexible if there's a time conflict.
I keep well stocked on my go-to foods like Greek yogurt, apples, blueberries, salad fixings, frozen yogurt and nuts. I track daily and try to get to the boards everyday. I could use some work on my activity for sure but, planning and preparing does make all the difference for a successful program.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2017 0:10:04 GMT
I make my list of healthy foods before going to the store.I make time for cooking and I sit down and eat slowly and mindfully.I make sure I get in at least 30 min exercise every day and sometimes that takes more planning.
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Post by jancanlose2016 on Mar 9, 2017 4:59:21 GMT
OK, I wrote a great response for this today, but it didn't post and I couldn't access the website.  I'll move on to tomorrow. |
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Post by Tammy on Mar 9, 2017 22:53:23 GMT
Actually, I switched from walking to running to have more time for "shopping and chopping" as I heard a WW leader call it.
I think frozen veggies are fine and save time, but I agree with Judy that lots of processed stuff does seem to make a big difference in losing/maintaining.
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Post by surfgirl on Mar 10, 2017 20:14:14 GMT
I too have similar breakfasts and lunches so I rely mostly plan on dinners and snacks. I like to keep enough veggies to have more steamed veggies to fill up on if I am hungry.
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I'll move on to tomorrow.
