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Back to the steak and eggs. Its already getting boring, but it seems to be working. I've noticed I haven't really had many cravings. The steak and eggs fill me up in the morning and keep me going all day. I try to increase the amount of fluids I drink, drinking lots more water and making hot tea at least 2 times a day. I add a little bit of coconut milk to my tea if I crave the sweetness and creamy texture. I haven't gone to the gym as much as I would have liked. I'm back to a normal routine at work, so its tough getting motivated after sitting at a desk for 8-9hrs a day. I'll try to be more active this week.
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Just a few things that worked for me. I lost 80# and have kept it off for ~ year doing this:
Got off all grains (I am a wheataholic...big time).
Reduced dairy greatly.
Cut out all sugar and refined foods.
Sounds extreme, but you get used to it very quickly. Once you cut out grains and sugar, the cravings and hunger disappear and it is much easier to stay the course. Anything that raises insulin levels will cause fat storage and shut down fat burning. Also results in hunger pangs and cravings because the cells are still starving even though you just ate. Fill in with lots of high nutrient veggies and a few low starch fruits.
BTW, Costco rotisserie chicken is injected with some really bad stuff. I used to eat them at least once a week. You can make your own rotisserie chicken that tastes much better and has no bad stuff added.
Best book you could read for motivation and evidence is "Wheat Belly" by Dr. William Davis.
Good luck, and good health.
13 Jan 14 by member: cpmodem
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wow 80lbs...thats motivating...
13 Jan 14 by member: runrgrrll
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I found that to be the case too. Im amazed at how im not hungry all the time any more and can skip the cookies
13 Jan 14 by member: Ellenbarbara
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wow that is great Cpmodem. You inspire me. Scottle I am coming to your house to eat. What I would give for a juicy steak.
13 Jan 14 by member: ConnieVa1
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It was warmer today outside, so I left my desk and made myself walk for half an hour. I was going to come home and walk again, but it's too dark out. I need to start going to the gym, but hate going by myself!
13 Jan 14 by member: Jillzee00
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Cpmodem, congrats on your success! I've heard of Wheat Belly before, but I'll have to check it out from the library and read it! ConnieVa1, I have plenty of steak in the fridge, so come on over. I assure you the thrill of eating juicy steak has worn off. Now, its just fuel to me. Ellenbarbara no cookies here, but I wouldn't mind a piece of dove chocolate every once and again. Maybe next cheat day I'll indulge... plus once you get used to not eating sweets, you only need a piece or two instead of a handful.
13 Jan 14 by member: scottle
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BTW, here's a link to a video by the author of "Wheat Belly" that explains his hypothesis in a succinct way:
http://youtu.be/cD4I1VrdgMw
14 Jan 14 by member: cpmodem
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