lggdrg's Journal, 22 December 2016

Maybe try to incorporate beans and nuts into your WOE? You can also try string cheese. I think you need to incorporate good fats and protein into your WOE. How is your water intake? 

Water intake is good. 48 oz of strait water everyday then 32-48 oz of other various drinks (no soda) I do eat a lot of walnuts and almonds. grand of fat drastically out way protein, cheese sticks are usually close to equal portions. With the thyroid thing I do need a slightly higher diet in fat but I feel I get a little more fat than I should. I need some snacks that I can use to boost the protein when needed but won't bring it's friend fat with it.  

I did mention beans. They aren't high in fat. Do you like oatmeal? Ditch the walnuts and just eat the almonds, AND watch your portions with the nuts. Nuts are a decent snack. Cheese sticks are a decent snack. I can't see where you need to have more snacks; I think you need to rethink your meals and incorporate more protein and GOOD fats into your meals. I would ditch the muffins and anything like that. That may be the problem. If it's starchy and refined get rid of it. That's where I think you are going wrong. Nothing wrong with having this stuff occasionally, but it can't be incorporated into your daily WOE. Pumpkin pie and a muffin in the same day=no. Starchy carbs, refined foods, fast food=no. Where is the fruit? Add an apple into the mix if you feel you need that extra something.....ONE apple. You can combine that with your nuts or a SMALL amount of NATURAL peanut butter.  

Thank you Arabella, I think beans may be the answer I needed. As far as the walnuts go they are a necessity for my WOE. Something I learned while working at a treatment center for women who had eating disorders, there are no bad foods, just bad choices. EVERYTHING in moderation can fit into a diet, including fast food. I feel that if a person restricts something from their diet that they eat when on a maintenance program then the possibility for a binge is imminent. IMHO. 

Greek yogurt? 

Rhon, I might venture down that road too.  

BetterMD Protein Chips!! BBQ, Pizza & Ranch flavor options. 1bag has 10g protein, only 130 calories, 15g carbs(dietary fiber 5g, sugars 3g). And they're kinda like a cracker/chip hybrid, so it feels like you're cheating, but you're not!! HTH! 😊 

I don't recall labeling any food and I am not suggesting any restrictive diet or anything of that nature; I am recommending BETTER choices that are going to help you burn fat, keep you satisfied and in turn drop those pounds. Something has got to give if you want the weight to shift. Nothing wrong with the walnuts, but I find almonds superior in regards to be more fat-burning. If it must be walnuts, then eat them. I am not labeling walnuts "bad." LOL! I don't see anything wrong with the OCCASIONAL treat or fast food, but it shouldn't be incorporated in a DAILY WOE. This is more crucial in the beginning vs. being in maintenance mode. If you eat these things on a daily basis you will barely drop and/or experience more stalls and/or fluctuate with your weight. Of course, the decision is yours in regards to what you eat. Yes, of course you may eat things in moderation, BUT eating certain things on a daily basis may be more than moderation for your body. Try the beans. I keep a bowl in the refrigerator and eat them in salads, wraps, etc. You need all the good food and nutrients you can get because you are a caregiver, so you need foods that are going to give you more bang for your buck in regards to nutrition. 

I just been reading about Spicy Roasted Chickpeas. I've yet to try it but it's relatively hi-pro/lo-fat. Here's one of the recipes: Preheat oven to 220 C / Gas 7. Combine drained chickpeas, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, chilli powder, black pepper and cumin in a large bowl. Spread evenly over 2 baking trays. Bake in the centre of the preheated oven, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until chickpeas are golden and look dry on the outside, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Let cool before serving, 5 to 10 minutes. 

@Starshine......I make those occasionally and that's a GREAT idea. I forgot about those.