Anonymous
03/03/2025 09:58
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Are you actually hungry when you snack? If the issue is emotional eating, the answer is to
1. Stop buying the snacks you would eat
2. Occupy your hands with something else until you break the habit.
OP here.
I am absolutely NOT hungry.
The problem is that I will eat the kids snacks, or even just semi-decent food that I just don’t need, like a peanut butter sandwich. A PBJ, for example, is an easy extra 350-400 calories!
I’d stop tracking calories and just make better choices. Consider all fresh veggies, fresh fruit, eggs, and fresh unprocessed meats a free for all. Instead of making the PB & J then eat a roasted chicken leg quarter or a few hard boiled eggs or half a bag of grapes instead. This takes some prep work so you have things that are easy to grab but not counting calories is worth it. If it doesn’t fall into one of these categories then don’t ever eat it for a snack and really think before you eat it as part of a meal. Ditch the protein shakes and anything else that’s processed or has added sugar of any kind. If you need sweetener on your fruit use local honey in moderation.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 09:45
Subject: Re:Help me lost 15lb by June!
Mindless snacking is my downfall too. Only strategy I’ve found that works for me is lots of cut veggies, carrots, peppers, celery, etc on hand so I can crunch those instead of some calorie bomb.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 09:22
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:I gained around 20lb over the winter, eating my feelings as I navigated my divorce. I decided today was to be the day I knock it off already and reclaim my life (and body.)
I am 5’ 9”/170lb/41yo/F
Ideally, I’d like to lose all 20lb, but I’d be pleased if I could lose 15lb by June, which would have me feeling confident and motivated to lose the extra 5+.
I know protein is key, cutting sugar, upping water and fiber, more movement. [i]My main problem is emotional eating in the afternoon and evenings. [b]
I do light-moderate cardio (brisk walking outside) and moderate outdoor biking once it’s a little warmer.
I lift weights at the gym for about an hour, 3-4 days a week, but could implement some light at-home workouts if you think I need more.
It’s worth noting that I am NOT a fan of breakfast. I just don’t enjoy eating breakfast for the sake of eating. I typically have a Greek yogurt around 10am, which is when I am finally hungry, then a protein shake after, around 11-12, and then a light lunch around 2, usually something like cottage cheese with grilled chicken or chicken cold cuts and veggies. I prefer smaller snacks like this as opposed to meals. I have an actual dinner at 6. I head to bed around 10pm. I tend to do my mindless snacking between 7-9pm, and I hate this.
I’m really motivated to have a plan and make this happen. I’d love any advice you can give me!
The solution to your main problem is to do something at that time which prevents you from eating at that time. I have a similar issue with emotional eating and laying around from 6pm to bedtime. I registered for a class which is 30 minutes away from my house, lasts one hour and doesn't involve food. The class meets 4 nights a week for 2 months. I hope this will break my bad habits and make me feel better in general.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 09:12
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:The after dinner snacking seems mindless. Brush your teeth as soon as dinner is over and go to bed earlier. When the weather is warmer and the days longer (next week), take a walk after dinner.
OP here.
Actually, since the weather is improving (for me, I have a low-tolerance for “cold”) I do plan on walking more. I can easily walk an hour or more a day. I hope this will help the weight come off. I read that walking is actually the best exercise for fat loss.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 09:02
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:The after dinner snacking seems mindless. Brush your teeth as soon as dinner is over and go to bed earlier. When the weather is warmer and the days longer (next week), take a walk after dinner.
This is proven to improve digestion and is standard in many countries. Highly recommend.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 09:02
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
The only thing that works for me in mid 40s is to eat when I'm hungry and eat decent things with protein and fiber. So 4 hrs between meals. I don't do early breakfast either. Yogurt/cottage cheese and fruit 10. And then lunch at 2, dinner at 6/7. No snacks. If I'm bored, I have a cup of tea - regular or herbal etc
Anonymous
03/03/2025 09:02
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
The after dinner snacking seems mindless. Brush your teeth as soon as dinner is over and go to bed earlier. When the weather is warmer and the days longer (next week), take a walk after dinner.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:58
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:Are you actually hungry when you snack? If the issue is emotional eating, the answer is to
1. Stop buying the snacks you would eat
2. Occupy your hands with something else until you break the habit.
OP here.
I am absolutely NOT hungry.
The problem is that I will eat the kids snacks, or even just semi-decent food that I just don’t need, like a peanut butter sandwich. A PBJ, for example, is an easy extra 350-400 calories!
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:54
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Are you actually hungry when you snack? If the issue is emotional eating, the answer is to
1. Stop buying the snacks you would eat
2. Occupy your hands with something else until you break the habit.
1. Stop buying the snacks you would eat
2. Occupy your hands with something else until you break the habit.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:52
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:You need to eat more filling foods throughout the day to help prevent the snacking. I've lost and maintained a 50 pound weight loss. I don't know why people get so afraid of carbs, especially when they are working out. Healthy carbs keep me full. Add something heavier to your lunch and dinner so that you're not hungry to snack later on.
OP here. I reserve the bulk of my carbs for dinner. This is what a typical day looks like for me:
Breakfast: Protein (20g) Greek yogurt, handful of berries and sprinkling of coconut granola.
Snack: Protein shake
Lunch: Good brand cottage cheese, around a cup of chicken (sometimes it’s leftover grilled chicken, other times cold cuts or rotisserie), cut up cucumber and celery, dipping sauce (usually a vinaigrette)
Snack: Apple and peanut butter or protein snack bar or second protein shake
Dinner: Meat protein, always a 1/2 cup of a grain, a steamed veggie, occasionally also a salad.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:44
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
You need to eat more filling foods throughout the day to help prevent the snacking. I've lost and maintained a 50 pound weight loss. I don't know why people get so afraid of carbs, especially when they are working out. Healthy carbs keep me full. Add something heavier to your lunch and dinner so that you're not hungry to snack later on.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:44
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:I don’t think you’re eating enough on top of working out so your body is holding onto weight.
People need to stop saying this. This isn’t accurate or true. Not at all.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:43
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
Anonymous wrote:I don’t think you’re eating enough on top of working out so your body is holding onto weight.
I track calories and I eat around 1600 (the amount MyFitnessPal recommends I consume to lose 2lb a week) before my ridiculous snacking.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:40
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
I don’t think you’re eating enough on top of working out so your body is holding onto weight.
Anonymous
03/03/2025 08:24
Subject: Help me lost 15lb by June!
I gained around 20lb over the winter, eating my feelings as I navigated my divorce. I decided today was to be the day I knock it off already and reclaim my life (and body.)
I am 5’ 9”/170lb/41yo/F
Ideally, I’d like to lose all 20lb, but I’d be pleased if I could lose 15lb by June, which would have me feeling confident and motivated to lose the extra 5+.
I know protein is key, cutting sugar, upping water and fiber, more movement. My main problem is emotional eating in the afternoon and evenings.
I do light-moderate cardio (brisk walking outside) and moderate outdoor biking once it’s a little warmer.
I lift weights at the gym for about an hour, 3-4 days a week, but could implement some light at-home workouts if you think I need more.
It’s worth noting that I am NOT a fan of breakfast. I just don’t enjoy eating breakfast for the sake of eating. I typically have a Greek yogurt around 10am, which is when I am finally hungry, then a protein shake after, around 11-12, and then a light lunch around 2, usually something like cottage cheese with grilled chicken or chicken cold cuts and veggies. I prefer smaller snacks like this as opposed to meals. I have an actual dinner at 6. I head to bed around 10pm. I tend to do my mindless snacking between 7-9pm, and I hate this.
I’m really motivated to have a plan and make this happen. I’d love any advice you can give me!
I am 5’ 9”/170lb/41yo/F
Ideally, I’d like to lose all 20lb, but I’d be pleased if I could lose 15lb by June, which would have me feeling confident and motivated to lose the extra 5+.
I know protein is key, cutting sugar, upping water and fiber, more movement. My main problem is emotional eating in the afternoon and evenings.
I do light-moderate cardio (brisk walking outside) and moderate outdoor biking once it’s a little warmer.
I lift weights at the gym for about an hour, 3-4 days a week, but could implement some light at-home workouts if you think I need more.
It’s worth noting that I am NOT a fan of breakfast. I just don’t enjoy eating breakfast for the sake of eating. I typically have a Greek yogurt around 10am, which is when I am finally hungry, then a protein shake after, around 11-12, and then a light lunch around 2, usually something like cottage cheese with grilled chicken or chicken cold cuts and veggies. I prefer smaller snacks like this as opposed to meals. I have an actual dinner at 6. I head to bed around 10pm. I tend to do my mindless snacking between 7-9pm, and I hate this.
I’m really motivated to have a plan and make this happen. I’d love any advice you can give me!