… I know I've got to start somehow changing my "lack of "routine.I think I do alot of eating from boredom
I can’t count the times I’ve opened the pantry door looking for a snack, then kick myself realizing that I’m not actually hungry.
… I know I've got to start somehow changing my "lack of "routine.I think I do alot of eating from boredom
Three times (at least) today I've looked in the frig and it's not even noon--- though I eat breakfast like 3am,still I'm not even hungry
I can’t count the times I’ve opened the pantry door looking for a snack, then kick myself realizing that I’m not actually hungry.
Don't know a thing about it- ask me about cats,not carbs!Has anyone ever tried Carb Cycling? Its seems to be another method that is suppose to help weight loss. I wondered if it worked?
I get it. Like you I am up late at night, its the only time I get to do my own thing uninterrupted. But there is no one there to stop me from snacking. Its tough to just eat a pickle and have some green tea. But I won't give up, I 've been told you just have to make one little change in your eating pattern that shows positive results then add another until you are finally there.Don't know a thing about it- ask me about cats,not carbs!
I'm glad you posted and brought my attention back here- all I've been doing lately is EATING I'm a complete fail in this dept,what is it going to take to change my mindset and get serious? Uhhhh,I'm so uncomfortable being fat,I won't even say overweight,I just feel FAT
I understand,very frustrating and so very difficult in multi cat households- I've got one like that myself,Graycie- she will sneak around to grab any wet leftovers when the others are finished so I must quickly pick up everyone's bowls after they are each doneI get it. Like you I am up late at night, its the only time I get to do my own thing uninterrupted. But there is no one there to stop me from snacking. Its tough to just eat a pickle and have some green tea. But I won't give up, I 've been told you just have to make one little change in your eating pattern that shows positive results then add another until you are finally there.
Any ideas on how to get a fat cat slim? I have a 14 year old long hair that just loves to eat and will bug me constantly for food. She will even share my supper or steal it if I go to the kitchen for a cup of tea. Its tough to control her calories. She will even hide out somewhere around the other cats feeding times and steal food it no ones watching. Its a frustrating affair.
How in the world are we to get motivated and help encourage one another when we can't seem to get it together LariI'm not doing well either. I've been having after J's bedtime stress cravings. Ugh.
Thank you,you're so very kind.Well, its tough everyone. I go down 20 then up 20, the yoyo thing. I was on the road away from home for 10 years with a an expense account. What a mistake, eating out everyday for 10 years. Yikes! But that was a long time ago and now I yoyo. So does one of my cats. So sorry Kwik you have been in the ER. I have been there too many times myself, but for me it has been food poisoning from eating out with friends. Again food. Sometimes I wish I could just be not hungry for a couple of months! Lari , I think we just have to try doing little things, I stay away from sugar as well but for one day a week when I allow myself something. furmonster mom so sorry you had bronchitis, been there done that to many times to count. I agree with you not the way you want to lose weight. Fighting for breath is something I fear. My overwieght cat has asthma so I have to watch her. I have one cat that only eats at night. And another that steals his food in the middle of the night. No wonder I can't get any sleep. And on that note, I notice if I get 6 or more hours of sleep, I do better on my diet. Everyday is a new day everyone, we can only try our best everyday.
Whoaaaa- 136lbs!!!!!Bravo,what an accomplishment- that's wonderfulGreat thread, and supportive. I have lost 136 lbs. no surgery or anything. Old fashioned way. Was it easy ? no. Worth it ? YES .. I am no longer diabetic, off all my old meds ; My BMI dropped from 46 to 26 ! I use my OLD tricks; track what I eat; drink WATER. Move more. dont obsess over the scale. its just DATA , telling me if I'm track or need to dig my heels in. Hang in there and dont give up !
A babbling book or any " constant " type noise ( see,,to me it's noise) would have me climbing the wallsCindyH66 - Congratulations on your weight loss. Did you just count calories? I have done that for a few years only to find I yoyo. Some people have success with intermittent fasting. You know only eat in a 6 to 8 hour window. For me that works if I keep it up. It is really nice to hear a success story. Thanks for sharing.
Kwik Have you tried listening to a babbling brook or soft music on a tablet or something when you go to bed. That helps me. I have also found just breathing in and out normally but concentrating on my breathing in and out normally for a couple of minutes also helps when I go to bed.
Animal trainer, that must have been interesting career? I have always wondered if one type of dog is easier to train than another? The same with cats? My overweight cat, opens doors and cabinets. I laugh everytime I see it. Little Devil, always looking for another bite of food.
Yes, we are all different. I love the sound of softness of a river or gentle rain. But I grew up next to a creek so maybe that is why I find it comforting.A babbling book or any " constant " type noise ( see,,to me it's noise) would have me climbing the walls
Can I ask what you mean by eating between a 6 to 8 hrs period? Don't eat for 6 to 8 hours or after 8hrs you can eat something,I don't understand- will you explain for me?
Oh thank you- that might really help to stop the habit of going snooping around in the kitchen when I'm bored ( always bored indoors)Yes, we are all different. I love the sound of softness of a river or gentle rain. But I grew up next to a creek so maybe that is why I find it comforting.
My take on intermittent fasting is you try to only eat in a 6 to 8 hour period and not eat the rest of the time. For example you might start eating at 8 AM and stop eating at 4PM. (8 hour window). Or start at 12PM and stop at 8PM. What ever works for you. You eat normally during your eating period. It seems to work for some people, if you maintain it. I tend to try to both count calories and eat within the time period.
A friend of mine maintains his weight by eating normally through the week and on Saturday only drinking water. Doesn't work for me, I almost get there but at midnight I get the munchies....
We keep trying until we find something that works for each of us.