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I work a 10 hour day shift and get home at 6 I am wondering if it is ok to eat my 3rd snack while at work and then be done eating with my Dinner.
I would also like to know more about this. If I am too full to eat a snack (2nd or 3rd) do I have to eat it? I feel like I’m forcing myself to take in extra calories that I don’t need. I understand the idea of keeping my metabolism and blood sugar at an even level, but sometimes I just really don’t want all this food. I haven’t had a 3rd snack yet. I just can’t eat that much.
Hi.
I am on day 2 after spending a week researching the programme. I cannot eat all these snacks either. I have tried but then find I cannot face my dinner. I am finding the carb eliment difficult.
I did not print out my menu and I have adjusted it several times since starting to try to find lighter carb swaps.
Do we have to eat all this in order for this eating programme to work? and what about the calorie intake for male versus female or work/lifestyle?
I was not previously “dieting” and have 2kilos to lose- I want to lose belly fat which is sometimes accepted in those over 60 as middle age spread.
I have learned a lot thanks to the articles and reading posts etc and I can see where I have made some mistakes in using pre prepared sauces.
But I am now eating breads and grain biscuits etc that were never part of my previous diet and I feel bloated.
Will stick with it but answers to the snack problem would be good.I have been on diets for 67 years and told I do not eat enough to lose weight. My body is in starvation mode. Can anyone explain. I hate food, dread getting up in a morning to face “food”. If I don’t eat enough dieticians tell me I will continue to put on weight, WHY? People in Belsen didn’t eat but weren’t obese when they came out. The Trim Down day’s food is completely out of my scope of eating. No way could I consume 6 rice cakes in one meal let alone 12 in one day. I have intolerance to dairy, yeast, wheat and have to read all labels to make sure none of the banned foods appear in the recipe. IS THERE ANYONE WHO CAN HELP? I have been asked politely to leave two previous healthy eating clubs because I did not eat enough. Any ideas what I can say to my doctor to get help from him?
I lost 5 lbs. the first week, but nothing this week. I, too, would like to know if skipping 2 of the snacks during the day will help. I do not get hungry, and sometimes force myself to eat. As it is, I eat snack 2 and 3 after dinner.
To all of you concerned about not being able to finish the snacks, don’t worry about it – it’s great that you are in tune with your satiety cues. If you do skip it, just be sure you end up getting a total of 5 servings of fruits/vegetables and 3 servings of calcium-rich foods/beverages each day – you can swap these in for carb portions, if you need.
Hi, Heather. When you don’t eat enough, your body starts holding on to every calorie and every gram of fat to protect your major organs – that’s what is meant by “starvation mode.” The people in concentration camps did not come out obese because they never ate above a certain amount – free-living people ultimately do, and the mismatch between earlier deprivation and an increase in eating is what leads to obesity. For the record, many survivors did gain weight after rescue.
I suggest a couple of options:
1. If you hate food, you can decrease the amount you’re getting now by changing your weight to 187 lbs, as those 3 pounds will get you into a lower menu category.
2. You can also drink at least some of your meals, then gradually work your way back to 100% regular food. For this, you can make your own shakes and soups (see our recipes), or you can use food-based products such as Raw Meal (Garden of Life) or Vega One. These do not contain the items you listed that you need to avoid, and two servings (meaning two scoops in a non-dairy milk such as organic soy or coconut beverage) would substitute for a meal.
3. Most importantly, physical activity is considered the best way to get your metabolism back up. It does not need to be hours of strenuous exercise, but just more than you have been getting, and with different muscle groups. If you would like more guidance here, please do repost.Thanks for this Ossie-Sharon – this flexibility will make all the difference.
Good luck Heather….your situation is indeed challenging. My mother’s cousin survived Changi and came out skin and bones. His body was “shut down” and it took many many months for him to be able to tolerate the gradual re-introduction of the variety of foods that make up a balanced diet.
I would like to know if I can make adjustments to meals. For instance waffles and pancakes are coming up as late night snacks. I would rather eat these for breakfast from time to time. I almost feel they are too much to eat late at night; however I do enjoy them. Last night I had a pancake and 1 cup of soy chocolate milk for a late snack. Since I attend school and work a full-time job, I often end up eating snacks around 9:45 or 10 pm–is this too late? I haven stepped on the scale this week, but as of last week I was loosing weight.
Hi, Shaggies, and congratulations on your weight loss so far! Yes, of course.You can move around and swap any foods that are in the same or similar food groups. Protein is more important at night, especially if you eat late (at least an hour before sleep is fine) so your body is in tune with your needs 🙂 Enjoy.
Hi,
I have just ended my first week and have lost one Kilo- roughly 2lb which seems the norm for most people.
Adjusting the meal plan made all the difference -so thanks again for all this advice and interesting to hear that protein is a better option for later night snacks.
After years of avoiding carbs in the grain category I am quite shocked to see this is working. Still struggling with the amount but now feel confident about tweaking the menu.
I have 2lb more to lose in order to reach my goal weight but after that I need to lose this belly fat and that is going to take time.
Thanks for all the assistance.Thanks Ossie-Sharon. It is good to know that protein is the best for night-time snacks. Also, thanks for letting me know that I can eat an hour before bedtime.
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