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Post by bbbearsmom on Oct 10, 2021 22:49:21 GMT
“I have a condition that prevents me from going on a diet…I get hungry.” How would you answer this statement if someone said it to you?
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Post by bbbearsmom on Oct 10, 2021 22:59:48 GMT
I would explain that you don't give up eating, you give up overeating. Granted in the beginning you do eat at a deficit and will experience hunger. Actually with me this time (started in 2006) the program was set up in such a way that I didn't experience true hunger for a number of months. Finally my points got low enough that I felt true hunger. I was surprised because previously I had been always eating at the slightest thought of hunger so I hadn't experienced real hunger in years. (Always eating was the reason I became obese.) I would share that I would get use to the hunger after about two weeks when my points went down. (Now with WW plans you start with an amount of points and they don't change until you get to goal.) You can also manage your hunger with the types of foods you eat. When I cut way back on processed carbs I stopped having feelings that I thought were hunger. Whole foods seem to even out the hunger feelings. Also there's always zero-point fruits and veggies to help take the edge off of hunger.
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Post by cathygeha on Oct 11, 2021 13:22:11 GMT
I would probably ask what they eat on a daily basis...and then also take into consideration whether or not they were overweight (guessing they would be?). If overweight and I had them list what they eat and it was healthy and in normal amounts would refer them to an internal medicine doctor to be checked for a medical reason. If they were NOT eating properly and in a way that would increase hunger/cravings...would see if they were amenable to making changes without ruining the friendship. If they were a stranger...I would say..."Oh, interesting." and move on or move on to a different topic.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Oct 11, 2021 16:15:29 GMT
cathygeha, Where you affect by the electricity problems in Lebanon?
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Post by lani on Oct 11, 2021 16:19:02 GMT
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Post by mac on Oct 11, 2021 16:20:29 GMT
“I have a condition that prevents me from going on a diet…I get hungry.” How would you answer this statement if someone said it to you?
Good information posted above.
I would suggest eating three meals a day with three snacks. Whole foods prepared at home, no sugar, low salt and omit most processed foods, definately a lot of protein especially each meal and snacks. It may take a couple months to see improvement.
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Post by cathygeha on Oct 11, 2021 17:22:58 GMT
cathygeha , Where you affect by the electricity problems in Lebanon?
Our village has a generator that we subscribe to. It did get low and wasn't able to pick up the slack so we did have hours without electricity...mostly at night when mosquitoes were out so I had to hide under the covers/sheets to sleep and it as not ideal. We have not had consistent electricity for a LONG time and no longer buy anything that is perishable...or not much. We buy produce, long-life milk, some yogurt (it doesn't spoil as quickly), haven't had beef or chicken or fish for a couple of years or longer and hubby just cut out cheese as he is leery of it, too, as there have been food poisoning problems...the stores don't always have electricity...it is rather a mess. It also interferes with talking to children using apps like Skype and WhatsApp as you need electricity to have wifi/internet in the house...and...the two days or so without any from the government they did not pump water so we were lucky to have reservoirs filled at the beginning of the electricity disappearing the last time.
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Post by bbbearsmom on Oct 11, 2021 19:18:26 GMT
cathygeha, Thanks for the update. Wishing you the best.
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Post by lizlor on Oct 12, 2021 6:28:24 GMT
All thoughtful answers. I’d ask what they are eating regularly.
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