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Post by jan on Dec 24, 2016 7:22:21 GMT
This 7 in 7 challenge begins December 1st and ends January 18th. Everyone welcome.
Challengers this round:
Bmazzo/Beverly – To enter into the Christmas Holiday & the New Year without caving in, to take things one day at a time as they come.
btygarl/Betty - Focus on increasing activity level
Cassandra18/Lynn - Stay the course over the holidays
cathygeha / Cathy - one day at a time
Cherryt38 - Cherry – Concentrate on exercise
Cindybdb/Cindy - Lose 5 pounds
Jalibmu/Jan – Get back to goal by tracking and being more intentional
jasimons/Judy – at least half of daily liquid as plain water. Spend at least 5 minutes at the end of the day to reflect.
Kem1958/Karen - Lose 7 lbs; checkin in each day; 10,000 steps 5 days a week
Marie/Mariel - drink 6 glasses of water a day/track daily/over 5,000 steps per day
pamt/Pam - continue stringing my OPOP days together by tracking, meeting Fitbit challenge and staying hydrated
Hostesses:
December 1 - December 7 Pam
December 8 - December 14 Betty
December 15 - December 21 Cindy
December 22 - December 28 Jan
December 29 - January 4 Cherry
January 5 - January 11 Judy
January 12 - January 18 Cathy
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Post by jan on Dec 24, 2016 7:41:25 GMT
Merry Christmas Eve day.
I came across this weight loss tip from Gigi Hinsley. It seemed like a good reminder as we are going into a few days of holiday meals. (I googled Hari Hachi Bu and there have been several articles written about the Okinawans and this saying of theirs.
Hari Hachi Bu…
What is that you ask; are you speaking my language?
This phrase (attributed to Confuscius) translates to “eat only until you are 80% full” in the Okinawan culture. Okinawa is an island of Japan where the locals thrive on mostly plant-based foods like vegetables, whole grains, fruits, legumes, and fish, with limited amounts of lean meats.
By consuming these foods along with other healthy lifestyle habits, Okinawans make up the largest group of “centenarians,” - people living over one hundred years.
Make it Your Weight Loss Moto!
The Hari Hachi Bu strategy is genius because it takes approximately 20 minutes after eating for your brain to register that you’re full. I’m guessing you are probably like the majority of Americans and race through your meals to get onto the next task, so that 20 minutes may seem like a luxururious experience you only get on vacation. It usually turns out that when you think you’re 80% full, you’re actually full … while when we eat to 100% full, we are usually overstuffing ourselves.
Turn Talk Into Reality
My first recommendation would be to slooooowwww down. Second, I would say “Hari Hachi Bu” – or in English, eat until you’re 80% full – and you’ll realize after 20 minutes that you’re perfectly satisfied.
QOTD:
We have heard of the eat slow and wait 20 minutes for your stomach to catch up, but did you know there was actually a phrase for it ?
Will you try it this weekend ?
Just for fun- do you have a special meal on Christmas eve or Christmas day or both ?
Are you a present opener on Christmas eve or do you wait til the 25th ?
Wishing everyone a very blessed Christmas.
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 24, 2016 8:41:37 GMT
We have heard of the eat slow and wait 20 minutes for your stomach to catch up, but did you know there was actually a phrase for it ? had no idea
Will you try it this weekend ? Probably not but I should 
Just for fun- do you have a special meal on Christmas eve or Christmas day or both ? Not really - used to be roast turkey - like Thanksgiving - with the empty nest we don't do anything like that. Daughter is here for the holidays and we are discussing what to make - lasagne and something later in a slow cook in the oven will probably happen
Are you a present opener on Christmas eve or do you wait til the 25th ? When kids and when I had kids at home it was a Christmas morning thing - now it is whenever if ever |
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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 24, 2016 14:02:44 GMT
We have heard of the eat slow and wait 20 minutes for your stomach to catch up, but did you know there was actually a phrase for it ?
I did not know about the phrase. It is hard to know when you are 80% full. When I was truly on plan I would eat one serving of each item, then get up from the table and move around or do something in the kitchen. I would find most of the time that I was satisfied. If I stayed sitting while deciding whether I was satisfied or not, it was easier to convince myself that I needed just a little bit more.
Will you try it this weekend ?
Probably to a certain extent.
Just for fun- do you have a special meal on Christmas eve or Christmas day or both ?
I used to make spaghetti and meatballs for Christmas Eve dinner when my kids were younger and all at home, but not any more. Christmas dinner is a movable feast, meaning that the main entree can be anything. This year I planned prime rib. Sometimes it is ham, turkey, or something else.
Are you a present opener on Christmas eve or do you wait til the 25th ?
Usually the 25th. Now, of course, my guests don't get here until the 25th.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 24, 2016 16:00:10 GMT
QOTD:
We have heard of the eat slow and wait 20 minutes for your stomach to catch up, but did you know there was actually a phrase for it ?
Will you try it this weekend ?
Interesting info this morning Jan. I will add slowing down and waiting 20 minutes to my mindful eating focus this weekend.
Just for fun- do you have a special meal on Christmas eve or Christmas day or both ?
Being with family will help me take the focus off the food.
Are you a present opener on Christmas eve or do you wait til the 25th ?
We open gifts on Christmas.
Wishing everyone a very blessed Christmas. Adding my wishes to yours Jan.
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Post by jasimons on Dec 24, 2016 17:51:09 GMT
I had no idea there was a phrase (in any language!) for the eat slowly/80% full concept. Fun to learn!
Because of possible weather issues (ice and strong winds - ugh) we are going to stay home tomorrow. I can certainly give it a try.
No real food traditions for Christmas eve or Christmas day, at least as far as main dish. We'd most likely, at some point in the season of Christmas make rosettes, a neighbor would make lefse and bring us some, pickled herring was usually part of the Christmas day meal.
When I was a child, we opened presents on Christmas eve, then, overnight, Santa would bring one more for Christmas morning.
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Post by jan on Dec 24, 2016 19:52:43 GMT
We have heard of the eat slow and wait 20 minutes for your stomach to catch up, but did you know there was actually a phrase for it ? I didn't know this either, but there were several very interesting articles about it (the the Okinawans) when I goggled it.Will you try it this weekend ? I will be at some friends house. (maybe 15-20 people if all the extended family shows up). I usually take only 1 serving of things and then watch the slowest eater and try to eat when they do. It is kinda of a fun game that only I know I am playing. Just for fun- do you have a special meal on Christmas eve or Christmas day or both ? Often on Christmas eve I will have something like a cheese/fruit plate with crackers and/or shrimp. Tonight I am going to have Crab dip on sourdough bread from a restaurant like Red Lobster. Tomorrow I am sure it will be ham. This is not a family that strays far from the traditional. Boxed scalloped potatoes will limit my desire to eat those ! Are you a present opener on Christmas eve or do you wait til the 25th ? When I was growing up, my mom was an OR nurse (and on call either Thanksgiving or Christmas) and my father was a police officer (and also worked either Christmas or Thanksgiving). We would open our presents usually Christmas morning but it depended on their work schedules. Now I open late Christmas eve. |
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Post by jan on Dec 24, 2016 19:54:38 GMT
Judy, Stay warm, dry and safe.
After 2 weeks of freezing weather here in Oregon, it is actually quite sunny and nice (for December 24) here.
Safe travels to anyone who is out this weekend.
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Post by Holly Gail on Dec 24, 2016 22:16:53 GMT
We have heard of the eat slow and wait 20 minutes for your stomach to catch up, but did you know there was actually a phrase for it?
Never; thanks for the information!
Will you try it this weekend?
I have difficulty knowing when I’m 80% done, but yes, I often wait 20 minutes for my stomach to catch up… Much of the time, I eyeball what’s been a “serving” for me (that is, the amount that turns out to be “enough”) and almost always, it turns out to be sufficient for me.
Just for fun — do you have a special meal on Christmas eve or Christmas day or both?
For us, it’s Chanukah. All Jewish holidays begin at sundown the previous evening (on the Jewish calendar, days do not begin at midnight; they start at sundown and end the following day at sundown). Tonight is the first evening (the first candle of the eight we light for the eight nights/days of the holiday). Typical food for this holiday is fried food: jelly doughnuts (for those who come from the Mediterranean area or the Middle East) and potato pancakes (for those whose ancestors come from eastern and/or northern Europe), both fried…
Are you a present opener on Christmas eve or do you wait til the 25th?
Gifts are opened after the candles are kindled in the evening; I don’t know anyone who opens Chanukah presents during the day…
Wishing everyone a very blessed Christmas.
And a very happy Chanukah (the typical greeting translates as "Happy Festival of Lights") to everyone too!
[and in case anyone is wondering, the word “Chanukah” means “dedication,” because the Temple was dedicated on the 25th of the Hebrew month of Kislev after the Hebrews cleansed it, then rededicated it after being victorious in defeating the Syrian Greeks who had defiled it some 2000+ years ago]
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Post by bmazzo on Dec 24, 2016 22:43:04 GMT
I don't know when I am full, I eat till I am 110% full!!! That is my problem, (one of my problems),I didn't know there was a phrase for being full. That is a great idea to stop before you are full.
I did know that it took 20 min for you to feel full.
We will open gifts shortly, (family is playing a card game right now & I am taking a break), Lasagna in the oven, served with salad, bread, cheesecake for desert. A WW nightmare!! It is only once a year, tomorrow they all go home & it is back to basics for me for a couple of days.
Happy Holidays all!!!
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Post by cassandra18 on Dec 25, 2016 4:20:39 GMT
Just a drive by to wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah!!
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