Okay, Trying Again!!!

[Janet]

I've been trying to follow the WW point system and thought I was doing pretty good. I've been told that I should never feel hungry, but I do...sometimes. I don't care for a lot of foods so I do understand it will be difficult, but so far it pretty much sucks.

I've been trying for a week now...I've lost one lousy lb. Here is a sample of my menus:

Breakfast
One cup Honey Bunches of Oats w/Almonds and 1/4 cup whole milk -- 4 points (?)
1/4 cup Florida Natural Orange juice -- 1 point (?)

I've tried the skim milk, but it tastes like chalky water to me. Plus I don't think 1/4 cup will hurt will it? I know oatmeal would be better, but after a few bites, I have to force myself to eat the rest and try not to gag...just not one of my favorite things to eat...but at least I try. I usually eat this at 6:30 AM and by 10 AM I'm hungry and shaking. So I'll eat a snack bar -- 3 points (?)

Lunch
Carl Buddig Turkey lunch meat on one piece of wheat bread -- 4 points (?)
Veggies - broccoli, cauliflower, few baby carrots - 0 points (?)

or I may have a Lean Cuisine meal and the points are usually 4 or 5 according to the box. AND the veggies also and maybe 1 piece of wheat bread to wipe up all the good stuff left...lol

Dinner (Supper)
Same thing as for lunch, but a different Lean Cuisine meal.

Throughout the day, I may have some Quaker Caramel Rice Cakes - 1 point. The most I've had during the day is 3..but I get so hungry. I also have one or two or three of the WW choc. cakes during the day....they are 1 point each. I think I'll have to quit buying them. It's very hard for me not to want to go grab one every time I feel a hunger pain.

What else can I do? Usually my points add up to 28 or a point or two lower or higher.

Marilyn....Judy....you two are the WW pros it looks like. Please help me.

[katepoet]

Check for added high fructose corn syrup in any and all foods - it makes you feel hungry. It could be in the turkey, the cereal, Lean Cuisine and the rice cakes.

[Mandy]

I'm of no help here, not familiar with WW, but it sounds like you are doing great, 1 lb in one week is not bad. Maybe drinking water inbetween will help?


You can do it, you did so well before, i have faith in you!

[AngieDoogles]

I don't know very much about WW either, but my mom may be able to help. She did really great on that diet, and I'm sure you will too! Remember, you can snack on veggies and most of them are zero points so that's a good option if you get hungry. And like Mandy said, water will help too. Good luck!

[rivermom]

Janet - the fact that you are trying a healthier eating style again is worth so much. I am very proud of you!!

Changing the way one eats really is challenging. It's difficult to change the eating habits one has been used to all their life. Introducing new foods, giving up unhealthy ones, etc can be head spinning....Hang in there and just one day at a time.

Understanding that this isn't on the WW plan and just an idea..., what if you maybe pick one meal out of breakfast, lunch, or dinner that you make healthier. This way you possibly wont feel too deprived or overwhelmed. Once you get that one meal in the healthy range and feel satisfied move onto the second meal.

If you are eating something that is making you gag or you feel you have to force down, that isn't good you poor thing. Keep searching for foods within your point system which you find enjoyable to you. I would think this would keep you feeling more positive about your "new eating habits" and find ways to make a lifestyle change.

Good luck Janet -

[Janet]

Thanks Sheryl!! I thought I was doing really good, but I guess not. I've been told to "keep eating those veggies" by everyone, but gosh, I feel like I should be out in a pasture somewhere...I'm already sick of veggies...lol.

I've cut out all pop, didn't drink that much anyway, no white sugar, white flour, white anything. The stuff on the list Kate gave, I bet I only like less than half of it. Some times I feel like I should just try to get below 200 and then say to heck with the rest. I'm just so angry with myself for letting it get this far in the first place.

[Janet]

I'm just so darn picky, I'll put in red what I really like:

Glycemic Index -
Acceptable Foods
Meats
(Trimmed or Skinned)
Lean Beef
Lamb
Pork
Veal
Antelope
Rabbit
Goose
Alligator
Chicken
Turkey
Quail
Venison
Fish
Shellfish
Pheasant
Partridge
Elk
Dove
Duck

Vegetables
Artichokes
Asparagus
Beans some
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Celery
Cucumbers
Dill Pickles
Eggplant
Hearts of Palm
Lentils
Lettuce
Mirliton
Mushrooms
Okra
Onions
Peas
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Turnip Greens
Watercress
Zucchini

Fruit
Apple
Apricot
Avocado
Berries
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Dates
Grapefruit
Grapes
Honeydew
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Mango
Orange
Peach
Pears
Plum
Pumpkin
Satsuma
Tangerine
Tomato

Dairy Products
Milk
Cheese
Egg
Yogurt
Cream
Butter

Grains and Cereals
Whole-Grain Products (without dextrose, maltose, honey, molasses, brown sugar, or corn syrup)
Whole-Grain Breads
Whole-Grain Pastas
Whole-Grain Brown Rice
Wheat Bran
Oat Bran
Natural Grains
Oatmeal (I guess it wouldn't be too bad if sweetened)
Miscellaneous
Nuts a few
Seeds
Spices
Garlic light
Chocolate (60% or Greater Cocoa)
Tabasco Sauce
Coffee (need a little sugar)
Tea (need a little sugar)
Sodas - Artificially Sweetened
Fruit Juices (100% Juice)
Olive oil, Canola Oil
Peanut Butter - without Added Sugar not sure if I've had any without added sugar...never checked.
Fruit Jelly - without Added Sugar