How to fight the mid 40s weight gain?

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Anonymous wrote:You say you eat salads for lunch, but so what? What do you eat in the morning, in the evening and do you snack?

Do you put sauce / ketchup / soya / salad dressing on your foods? Do you consume a lot of dairy.

It sounds honestly, like you don't have a clue.

OP here. No need to be rude. For breakfast, I eat a cereal bar on the way to school along with coffee. In the evening I eat a normal dinner or chicken, fish, pasta etc. I think I may be eating too much at dinner so maybe I’ll add some protein to my lunch to keep me fuller. The only dairy I consume is cheese on pizza every few weeks and a splash of creamer in my coffee. I eat maybe a tablespoon of ranch dressing on my salad. No alcohol. Dessert maybe once a week. Soda maybe once a month.

The day should start with a healthy breakfast, this cereal bar is likely 75% sugar and that is setting the tone of your day and leaving you hungry at the end of it.

oatmeal has no sugar in it - you add chopped apples and it's sweet but still, very low sugar. You can also add nuts for protein / calories.

do not eat pizza it is really high in fat and carbs - there is basically zero nutrients in a pizza and its something like 350 calories per slice.

Never have a soda, never have dressing, what is the "protein" you're adding to your lunch? There's a big difference between a can of tuna and a few slices of salami in terms of fats.

You don't have a clue.

How tall are you and what do you weigh? You might be trying to maintain at a weight that is too low for your height/frame. No pizza ever or no dressing is crazy.

I am European we don't eat like you do.

Why do people call themselves European? Why not just say you are Belgian or Swedish or Spanish or Polish? It’s almost like you’re trying “flex” because you think “European” sounds more worldly.

[Anonymous]

The problem is you needed to have started in your 30s. Building muscle mass and enduring habits of nutrition and exercise in your 30s is so critical for getting through your 40s/50s/60s in good shape and with a strong baseline of health. It’s hard to try and start doing that at 47 when you’re fighting age and natural changes in your body

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The problem is you needed to have started in your 30s. Building muscle mass and enduring habits of nutrition and exercise in your 30s is so critical for getting through your 40s/50s/60s in good shape and with a strong baseline of health. It’s hard to try and start doing that at 47 when you’re fighting age and natural changes in your body

Lol - I’ve been an athlete since my teens. I’ve long eaten a healthy diet, don’t binge or drink to excess, etc. What if you have been doing all the right things all along? Hormones will still get you, apparently.

[Anonymous]

Eating dinner as early as possible and going for a good brisk walk after dinner has helped me tremendously.

Family dinners make this more difficult- we have teenage boys and my DH wants every meal to be Sunday dinner at grandmas house (bless his heart) but my slowing metabolism just can’t do it. I can’t eat like a teenage boy!

[Anonymous]

Not easy, OP. I walk about 8 hours a day at work. I love fruits, veggies, meat. I eat small salads with little dressing and I stop eating the minute I start feeling full. I don't drink sugary drinks and maybe 1-2 alcoholic drinks a week. This all allows me to maintain my weight which is 165 at 5'7".
I have horrible genes from both sides of parents. My body collected 50 pounds of weight (including the baby) during both of my pregnancies to start producing milk I guess. I was dry as a desert once the kids came out. The pounds stayed with me.
I need to lose appetite, shrink my stomach and consume under 1200 calories while still walking 8 hours a day to see any pounds shed. The hot weather helps with curving the appetite right now. Not easy at all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You say you eat salads for lunch, but so what? What do you eat in the morning, in the evening and do you snack?

Do you put sauce / ketchup / soya / salad dressing on your foods? Do you consume a lot of dairy.

It sounds honestly, like you don't have a clue.

OP here. No need to be rude. For breakfast, I eat a cereal bar on the way to school along with coffee. In the evening I eat a normal dinner or chicken, fish, pasta etc. I think I may be eating too much at dinner so maybe I’ll add some protein to my lunch to keep me fuller. The only dairy I consume is cheese on pizza every few weeks and a splash of creamer in my coffee. I eat maybe a tablespoon of ranch dressing on my salad. No alcohol. Dessert maybe once a week. Soda maybe once a month.

The day should start with a healthy breakfast, this cereal bar is likely 75% sugar and that is setting the tone of your day and leaving you hungry at the end of it.

oatmeal has no sugar in it - you add chopped apples and it's sweet but still, very low sugar. You can also add nuts for protein / calories.

do not eat pizza it is really high in fat and carbs - there is basically zero nutrients in a pizza and its something like 350 calories per slice.

Never have a soda, never have dressing, what is the "protein" you're adding to your lunch? There's a big difference between a can of tuna and a few slices of salami in terms of fats.

You don't have a clue.

How tall are you and what do you weigh? You might be trying to maintain at a weight that is too low for your height/frame. No pizza ever or no dressing is crazy.

I am European we don't eat like you do.

Why do people call themselves European? Why not just say you are Belgian or Swedish or Spanish or Polish? It’s almost like you’re trying “flex” because you think “European” sounds more worldly.

No, its because I don't want to be identified as the "Brit" or the "French lady" who may be posting elsewhere on here. It's a privacy issue but yes, as a side note - of course we're more worldly, because its easy to move around in Europe cheaply and quickly. Obviously.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What’s in those salads you’re eating?

Usually a mix of spinach and other greens, cherry tomatoes, sometimes a crumble of brie or gorgonzola cheese, cucumber slices and a tablespoon of regular ranch dressing.

Get rid of ranch and cheese, tomatoes have too much sugar. Use vinegar for dressing

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s in those salads you’re eating?

Usually a mix of spinach and other greens, cherry tomatoes, sometimes a crumble of brie or gorgonzola cheese, cucumber slices and a tablespoon of regular ranch dressing.

Get rid of ranch and cheese, tomatoes have too much sugar. Use vinegar for dressing

Yes, Americans eat too much sugar, but you have completely lost the plot if you are talking disparagingly about the sugar in tomatoes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You say you eat salads for lunch, but so what? What do you eat in the morning, in the evening and do you snack?

Do you put sauce / ketchup / soya / salad dressing on your foods? Do you consume a lot of dairy.

It sounds honestly, like you don't have a clue.

OP here. No need to be rude. For breakfast, I eat a cereal bar on the way to school along with coffee. In the evening I eat a normal dinner or chicken, fish, pasta etc. I think I may be eating too much at dinner so maybe I’ll add some protein to my lunch to keep me fuller. The only dairy I consume is cheese on pizza every few weeks and a splash of creamer in my coffee. I eat maybe a tablespoon of ranch dressing on my salad. No alcohol. Dessert maybe once a week. Soda maybe once a month.

The day should start with a healthy breakfast, this cereal bar is likely 75% sugar and that is setting the tone of your day and leaving you hungry at the end of it.

oatmeal has no sugar in it - you add chopped apples and it's sweet but still, very low sugar. You can also add nuts for protein / calories.

do not eat pizza it is really high in fat and carbs - there is basically zero nutrients in a pizza and its something like 350 calories per slice.

Never have a soda, never have dressing, what is the "protein" you're adding to your lunch? There's a big difference between a can of tuna and a few slices of salami in terms of fats.

You don't have a clue.

How tall are you and what do you weigh? You might be trying to maintain at a weight that is too low for your height/frame. No pizza ever or no dressing is crazy.

I am European we don't eat like you do.

Why do people call themselves European? Why not just say you are Belgian or Swedish or Spanish or Polish? It’s almost like you’re trying “flex” because you think “European” sounds more worldly.

No, its because I don't want to be identified as the "Brit" or the "French lady" who may be posting elsewhere on here. It's a privacy issue but yes, as a side note - of course we're more worldly, because its easy to move around in Europe cheaply and quickly. Obviously.

I think it’s ends up coming off as close minded and like you are failing to recognize the diversity that is Europe. Ragusa is Europe. Lviv is Europe. Cork is Europe. People in those cities (much less the small towns) don’t eat like Parisians and most of them aren’t jetting around Europe. You sound like one of those New Yorkers that thinks everyone lives like they do in Manhattan. People in the European towns my grandparents and great-grandparents came from actually probably eat more simple carbs and less fresh veg than I do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s in those salads you’re eating?

Usually a mix of spinach and other greens, cherry tomatoes, sometimes a crumble of brie or gorgonzola cheese, cucumber slices and a tablespoon of regular ranch dressing.

Get rid of ranch and cheese, tomatoes have too much sugar. Use vinegar for dressing

Yes, Americans eat too much sugar, but you have completely lost the plot if you are talking disparagingly about the sugar in tomatoes.

Yes, this person is crazy. Nobody is overdosing on sugar through tomatoes. What a world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not easy, OP. I walk about 8 hours a day at work. I love fruits, veggies, meat. I eat small salads with little dressing and I stop eating the minute I start feeling full. I don't drink sugary drinks and maybe 1-2 alcoholic drinks a week. This all allows me to maintain my weight which is 165 at 5'7".
I have horrible genes from both sides of parents. My body collected 50 pounds of weight (including the baby) during both of my pregnancies to start producing milk I guess. I was dry as a desert once the kids came out. The pounds stayed with me.
I need to lose appetite, shrink my stomach and consume under 1200 calories while still walking 8 hours a day to see any pounds shed. The hot weather helps with curving the appetite right now. Not easy at all.

I am 5'1", fit, and consume a lot more than 1200 calories a day. Lift weights vs. cardio.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:You say you eat salads for lunch, but so what? What do you eat in the morning, in the evening and do you snack?

Do you put sauce / ketchup / soya / salad dressing on your foods? Do you consume a lot of dairy.

It sounds honestly, like you don't have a clue.

OP here. No need to be rude. For breakfast, I eat a cereal bar on the way to school along with coffee. In the evening I eat a normal dinner or chicken, fish, pasta etc. I think I may be eating too much at dinner so maybe I’ll add some protein to my lunch to keep me fuller. The only dairy I consume is cheese on pizza every few weeks and a splash of creamer in my coffee. I eat maybe a tablespoon of ranch dressing on my salad. No alcohol. Dessert maybe once a week. Soda maybe once a month.

It's hard to write something here without it sounding overly critical, but I mean it in a more compassionate way than it might read.

OP -- you description of your diet sounds incredibly imprecise and lacking in filling nutrients. You eat a cereal bar, a garden salad, and then nothing at all until dinner? You are an adult woman who moves through the world, and an adult woman needs sustenance. What you describe is not it. That leads me to believe that you are unconsciously snacking throughout the day and/or over indulging at night.

You have to start writing down what you are eating and how much before you can really get a handle on things.

This is what I eat every weekday. I don't keep snacks at school and I don't keep them at home because I will eat them. I do not have time to sit down and eat oatmeal every morning. I already wake up at 5 am and that is early enough for me. I'm always looking for something more filling for breakfast but I'm not waking up earlier to eat it.

Okay, but you realize your body doesn't actually care why you are feeding it a cereal bar? Anyway, you have told us about breakfast for approximately 180 days of the year, that leaves the other 50%. What do you eat then?

I work as a nanny during the summer so I get up at 5 am every day including Saturdays (I work on Saturdays at my friend's restaurant). I eat the same thing on those days. If anyone has any healthy on-the-go suggestions, I'm all ears.

Hard boiled eggs
Handful of nuts
Cheese and crackers
Carrots and almond butter
Almond butter pretzels
Fruit and low fat cottage cheese
Yogurt and granola

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The problem is you needed to have started in your 30s. Building muscle mass and enduring habits of nutrition and exercise in your 30s is so critical for getting through your 40s/50s/60s in good shape and with a strong baseline of health. It’s hard to try and start doing that at 47 when you’re fighting age and natural changes in your body

This is crap advice. Don’t listen. It’s never too late to make changes. Every day is an opportunity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You say you eat salads for lunch, but so what? What do you eat in the morning, in the evening and do you snack?

Do you put sauce / ketchup / soya / salad dressing on your foods? Do you consume a lot of dairy.

It sounds honestly, like you don't have a clue.

OP here. No need to be rude. For breakfast, I eat a cereal bar on the way to school along with coffee. In the evening I eat a normal dinner or chicken, fish, pasta etc. I think I may be eating too much at dinner so maybe I’ll add some protein to my lunch to keep me fuller. The only dairy I consume is cheese on pizza every few weeks and a splash of creamer in my coffee. I eat maybe a tablespoon of ranch dressing on my salad. No alcohol. Dessert maybe once a week. Soda maybe once a month.

It's hard to write something here without it sounding overly critical, but I mean it in a more compassionate way than it might read.

OP -- you description of your diet sounds incredibly imprecise and lacking in filling nutrients. You eat a cereal bar, a garden salad, and then nothing at all until dinner? You are an adult woman who moves through the world, and an adult woman needs sustenance. What you describe is not it. That leads me to believe that you are unconsciously snacking throughout the day and/or over indulging at night.

You have to start writing down what you are eating and how much before you can really get a handle on things.

This is what I eat every weekday. I don't keep snacks at school and I don't keep them at home because I will eat them. I do not have time to sit down and eat oatmeal every morning. I already wake up at 5 am and that is early enough for me. I'm always looking for something more filling for breakfast but I'm not waking up earlier to eat it.

Okay, but you realize your body doesn't actually care why you are feeding it a cereal bar? Anyway, you have told us about breakfast for approximately 180 days of the year, that leaves the other 50%. What do you eat then?

I work as a nanny during the summer so I get up at 5 am every day including Saturdays (I work on Saturdays at my friend's restaurant). I eat the same thing on those days. If anyone has any healthy on-the-go suggestions, I'm all ears.

Hard boiled eggs
Handful of nuts
Cheese and crackers
Carrots and almond butter
Almond butter pretzels
Fruit and low fat cottage cheese
Yogurt and granola

Too much dairy not enough green veggies, and no low fat (naturally low fat) protein like fish
This is a disgusting diet

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You say you eat salads for lunch, but so what? What do you eat in the morning, in the evening and do you snack?

Do you put sauce / ketchup / soya / salad dressing on your foods? Do you consume a lot of dairy.

It sounds honestly, like you don't have a clue.

OP here. No need to be rude. For breakfast, I eat a cereal bar on the way to school along with coffee. In the evening I eat a normal dinner or chicken, fish, pasta etc. I think I may be eating too much at dinner so maybe I’ll add some protein to my lunch to keep me fuller. The only dairy I consume is cheese on pizza every few weeks and a splash of creamer in my coffee. I eat maybe a tablespoon of ranch dressing on my salad. No alcohol. Dessert maybe once a week. Soda maybe once a month.

It's hard to write something here without it sounding overly critical, but I mean it in a more compassionate way than it might read.

OP -- you description of your diet sounds incredibly imprecise and lacking in filling nutrients. You eat a cereal bar, a garden salad, and then nothing at all until dinner? You are an adult woman who moves through the world, and an adult woman needs sustenance. What you describe is not it. That leads me to believe that you are unconsciously snacking throughout the day and/or over indulging at night.

You have to start writing down what you are eating and how much before you can really get a handle on things.

This is what I eat every weekday. I don't keep snacks at school and I don't keep them at home because I will eat them. I do not have time to sit down and eat oatmeal every morning. I already wake up at 5 am and that is early enough for me. I'm always looking for something more filling for breakfast but I'm not waking up earlier to eat it.

Okay, but you realize your body doesn't actually care why you are feeding it a cereal bar? Anyway, you have told us about breakfast for approximately 180 days of the year, that leaves the other 50%. What do you eat then?

I work as a nanny during the summer so I get up at 5 am every day including Saturdays (I work on Saturdays at my friend's restaurant). I eat the same thing on those days. If anyone has any healthy on-the-go suggestions, I'm all ears.

Hard boiled eggs
Handful of nuts
Cheese and crackers
Carrots and almond butter
Almond butter pretzels
Fruit and low fat cottage cheese
Yogurt and granola

Too much dairy not enough green veggies, and no low fat (naturally low fat) protein like fish
This is a disgusting diet

This is not a diet but a list of healthy on the go snacks suggested by Noom as alternatives to a breakfast bar. Not eaten all at once, moron.