On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 18:21:04 +0100, "Mette" <
[email protected]> wrote:
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>"Connie" <walshclan@nospam_primus.ca> skrev i en meddelelse
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>> I think the key here is that you say real meal when you refer to a meal where you have to call in
>> the flex points. How many points are you on?
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>I am on the lowest - 18-25. On flex that would be 20 points.
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>When I eat a real meal I guess it is about 10 points.. Beef, bread and 3 potatoes and some low fat
>gravy. I call it a "real meal" because I actually fill full long time afterwards. But meals like
>that throw the weight off course...
Actually, that IS a real meal ... compared to what you are currently eating. It is very possible to
eat a dinner meal like that and heartier lunches, yet still remain well within that 18-23 point
range. I'm just taking a wild stab in the dark here and I am by no means an expert by any stretch of
the imagination ... but I'm thinking you may have your metabolism totally whacked out by the tiny
amounts you are eating in a full day, and it may be rebelling on you by holding on to every possible
bit it can in order to continue surviving.
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>> Can you not find ways to be satisfied on the points that you have been allotted and use the flex
>> points for special occasions? If not than there is a serious problem!!
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>I know....!
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>Breakfast: One small bowl of Nestle with fruits or Special K - 4-5 points
Not too bad, but you could make an egg substitute omelet or scramble (protein) for 1 point ... add
some diced up veggies (0 points), salsa (0) points, 2 slices light wheat toast (1 point) and a cup
of diced up fruit (1 point) ... and you have a much healthier and more filling breakfast for only 3
points ... along with some protein to help carry you through the day.
>Lunch: 1 piece of Danish Blackbread with different toppings - 7-8 points
Only a slice of bread for lunch? No wonder you aren't getting fulfilled, especially when repeating
this at dinner. Lunch, so many wonderful and easy things you could do for lots less points yet more
filling and healthier. A lean chicken or turkey sandwich on wheat bread, with lettuce, tomatoes,
mustard ... 2 points. Add a slice of ff cheese for another point if you like it. Add some fruit in
for a point, carrots, celery, any kind of veggies you like, or salad. I toss in some okra pickles or
cherry peppers - both 0 points. Lots of soups available, that log in very low in points - my
favorite brand is Health Valley. Most all are right around 2 points for the entire can - lots of
fiber and protein in them. Add a sandwich and you have a very filling lunch for 4 or 5 points.
>Dinner: Same as lunch - 7-8 points or chicken and bread - 8 points
Ya like your bread, eh? <G> I do think that is one of the first things I would cut back on. For me
dinner is my heavier meal, but I can easily have 4 or 5 ounces of chicken or fish, baked sweet
potato/regular potato or steamed new potatoes, veggies and salad ... for about 8 or 9 points -
sometimes less, sometimes more depending on what protein (meat) I choose. I adjust the quantity of
meat I eat according to what type it is. And this carries me for a long time!
With meals like this, it is still easy to squeeze some snacks into your day ... as long as they
aren't bread. <G> You really have to try to remember that fruit and veggies are your friends!
>Works out to 20 points a day.
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>The worst part of the day is actually the dinner. I just finished my "meal" - the black bread with
>liverpaté (Danish
) - and although my stomach is not hungry anymore, I just feel like I missed
>out on something... Like my body needs and wants more. I dream of food....
)
I certainly can understand why you feel like you missed out on something ... it sounds to me like
you have. I don't see anything in your menu that would leave me looking forward to a meal, let alone
satisfied after it. And maybe your body IS trying to tell you something, it probably does need and
want more. You aren't feeding it much at all. I can't help ya with the food dreams, haven't ever had
one. I do wonder if maybe your subconcious is even talking to you through this venue though ...
saying, *feed me, feed me!*
Anyway - if you do try to change your eating habits, it wouldn't surprise me if you actually showed
a slight gain for the first few weeks. DO NOT let this discourage you! It takes a little bit of time
for the body to realize that you are no longer trying to starve it to death and accept the healthier
meals. When it does, you will start losing again. Ask Krys. I believe she went through the same
thing awhile ago.
I do sympathize with your small stature and low weight regarding the slower metabolism ... but I
don't think it is playing 100% in the metabolic rate. I know many small people who have the
metabolism of horses. <G> Lucky devils they are! My guess is it has more to do with what you are
eating, if what you posted is your typical daily meals.
Sorry this is so long, I really do want to help you succeed and reach your goal! I hope my views may
be a little bit of help to you.
Joyce
