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So I'm running into a challenge. I've moved to more nutrient packed lunches and breakfast on the work days. But I am ravenous by the time I go home and completely pig out on dinner. Now last night was pizza. I had four slices. Did I need four slices? No. Two probably would have been entirely sufficient. I'm not beating myself up too badly about it, because at least the Supreme pizza was utterly loaded with Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms.
But this has been a trend all week long, and it is putting me above my target RDI for calories. I've thought of doing something like eating a piece of fruit before dinner so I'm not quite as ravenous. Unfortunately, there's not much of that to be had around our house at the moment, and with my husband unemployed that's going to be unpredictable. I will have to root around in the pantry and see if I have something which can serve as a low calorie way to whet my appetite so I don't go overboard on our usually very high carb comfort food dinners.
I did tell my family last night I really want to get all of them on board with a healthier diet. It's a challenge. My husband doesn't like chicken. My oldest daughter doesn't like fish. None of them like steamed veggies, and the fresh ones go so quickly, or go bad so quickly it is hard to keep up with the expense. And the kids don't like cooked vegetables unless they come out of a can.
Before these were all excuses for throwing my hands up in the air, and deciding it couldn't be done. Now, I'm trying to view them as creative challenges. I warned them that I want them to try spaghetti squash in lieu of pasta one night. It was met with a tepid response. :| But I will cook it, and they will try it. And we'll see how it goes.
Tonight's menu calls for Goulash, made with ground venison instead of beef. It's at least a leaner red meat that no one in my house minds eating. I have high hopes that we will be able to put an Elk in our freezer to accompany the deer we usually take. We'll see.
Diet Calendar Entries for 28 January 2016:
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2162 kcal
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Fat: 86.14g | Prot: 79.31g | Carb: 273.80g.
Breakfast: Fresh & Easy Raw Whole Cashews, Blackberries, Coffee with Cream and Sugar, Kind Healthy Grains Dark Chocolate Chunk, Equate Women's One Daily, Nature Made Super B-Complex. Lunch: Kiwi Fruit, Blueberries, Progresso Traditional Beef & Vegetable Soup. Dinner: Venison Goulash. Snacks/Other: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fresh & Easy Raw Whole Cashews. more...
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3119 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Showering - 15 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 15 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 2 hours, Driving - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 9 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 2 hours and 25 minutes, Stairs (Climbing Stairs) - 5 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 30 minutes, Standing - 30 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes. more...
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Cook for yourself and give the kids the assignment to learn to cook for themselves and the hubby. Also, late afternoon protein snack should keep you from the dinner pig out. Good luck!
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28 Jan 16 by member: tempest_spirit
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For dinner with the family: Try mincing or grating veggies into sauces--most of the time they won't even notice them. Or, cook something that is healthy and if the kids don't want it, they can make a PB&J with a piece of fruit or fresh veggies (that works my kid).
For the issue with eating too much at dinner, try forcing yourself to eat as much as you can for breakfast, then a little less for lunch, and if you need it a protein bar until you get to dinner. I try to think that my food if fueling my day, so I try to eat as much as I can throughout the day to sustain me and then only eat a moderate amount for dinner. It takes practice. I didn't used to eat breakfast and it took awhile before I could get a point where I was eating for my day and not binge eating because by the time I got to a meal I was starving. Small changes and building on them until it became part of my routine was key to sticking with it. And hey, everyone deserves pizza once in awhile!
28 Jan 16 by member: oferrek
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Suggestions: Try drinking more water, also a hot beverage like tea or coffee before a meal helps curb hunger. When you eat dinner try to pace yourself and eat slowly, chew food thoroughly. That'll give time for your brain to register the food in your stomach and help prevent over eating. Sometimes if I'm hungry I'll eat half of a Mission Carb Balance burrito wrap with some spinach or lettuce in it. About 105 calories, only 3 grams net carbs, half a day's worth of fiber...does a good job curbing the hunger. As for different people wanting different foods that is a pain, I agree they should learn to help with preparations. If that doesn't work, the extra effort to have something healthy and suitable for you is worth it....you health and well being are worth it.
28 Jan 16 by member: jmb3450
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I agree with HCB great advise. I like knowing where my macros are coming from and I find cooking keeps me busy so Im not waiting around to eat... Also I have a coffee in the afternoon with coconut oil to keep me feeling sated.
28 Jan 16 by member: TheLovelyMrsG
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Thanks guys! I'll give some of these a try!
28 Jan 16 by member: tempest_spirit
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all good suggestions...water and some almonds 30mins before....cook for yourself if needed,
28 Jan 16 by member: mahjohn
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Ive been making a meal last 30 minutes, this has helped me tremendously, I also try not to drink at meal times and chew more. Its not so easy but very worth the effort. always keep a positive attitude.
28 Jan 16 by member: GeorgeannL
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