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Post by sheryls on Mar 4, 2021 23:46:59 GMT
Joined WW Green in January 2021. Lost 6 pounds and then plateaued. Trying to lose 40 pounds. I log everything except zero point foods and try not to rely heavily on fruits as fillers. I am eating 3 meals a day plus snacks and find that I'm frequently very hungry, even shortly after eating a meal; for example, a large salad that includes vegetables and protein. I rarely dip into my weekly points. I drink plenty of water and am 69YO. What might I be doing wrong here?
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Post by DebDoesWW on Mar 5, 2021 1:30:05 GMT
sheryls welcome to the boards! Healthy fats are a good way to get that full feeling, avocados (always weigh to get the most bang for your buck), nuts things like that. Also keep the scale and a set of measuring cups on the counter, it is a super easy way to make sure the tracking is accurate. Another thing to try would be switch over to the blue plan. Sometimes just the simple act of switching things up tends to get things moving again. Also it may be a better fit for keeping you feeling full longer. The most important thing is don't give up! And keep us updated on your progress, good luck!!
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Post by susan092907 on Mar 5, 2021 15:03:40 GMT
sheryls, welcome! I see that DebDoesWW already said what I was going to say - about healthy fats. I definitely need some to help me feel full. I also have been practicing learning to be aware of my hunger feelings - sorting out if I'm really hungry or if I'm just craving the act of eating. I've been learning to accept feelings of hunger more and stretching out the times between eating. I'm finding that if I'm keeping myself mentally occupied then I forget that I thought I was hungry.
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Post by sunshinep396 on Mar 23, 2021 16:08:17 GMT
If you are frequently hungry, I would dip into those weekly points and use them for healthy food, not snacks. Being hungry all the time leads to slip ups and if you are miserable all the time, you are not likely to stay on plan long term. I lost weight at an average of 1.2 lbs. per week eating every weekly and exercise point in addition to dailies. I know that doesn't work for everyone, but you might want to try eating at least some weeklies.
I am not familiar with the blue plan, but the tip about checking portion sizes seems to be a good one, no matter what plan you follow. When I try to "eyeball" portions, I sometimes eat too little and sometimes too much, neither of which is ideal for weightloss.
Keep trying until you find what works for you! You already know where giving up leads.
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