Motivation

Hello, Im new here and have really enjoyed reading the posts.. Im in need of motivation and seems like this is a good place to get it, Im am trying desperately to loose weight and it is worse than quitting smoking, which I did 7 years ago and it really is alot harder to stay on a diet, I think Im addicted to carbs, In fact I know Im, I can't go 3 hours without carbs. anyway maybe I havent tried hard enough.. looking forward to this site..  Billie Jean

Welcome!  I also love my carbs, so I eat some for all of my six mini meals...an fruit, oatmeal, whole wheat bread are all examples of good carbs that one can endulge in healthfully.

Good luck I know it's hard!

Carbohydrates only make you gain weight if you eat them to excess.  Portion-control is everything.   If you stick to the healthier carbohydrates.... wholegrains, legumes/pulses, fruit and vegetables... and add some protein at each meal you should be able to control the quantities but feel reasonably well satisfied on a smaller volume of food. 

Snacking is also good for weight-loss.  If you keep to healthier snacks like fruit and remember to count them into your day's calories then they're a great way to put you on to the next meal and make it less likely you'll overeat.

Best of luck

Thank you ladies for the replies, they helped me...Billie Jean

Hello! I love carbs too. I have a weakness for Burger King whoppers with cheese and crave them. I don't really miss sweets so much but oh those whoppers. I try the rice cakes and have just bought a ton of fish. I like that imitation crab and snack on that alot. Bought some fresh cherries . I eat alot of soup but that does nothing for my desire for bigger and better things LOL I have cut out alot of cheese since I tend to devour it by the pounds. I eat a few tsps. of natural peanut butter which really does seem to help.

I know how you feel.  Since I've started this site, I've been less and less addicted to them.  When you restrict your calories you see how much you can waste on carbs, which provide less energy over a longer period of time and leave you craving more in only a few hours.  It's hard, but I can really feel a difference in my energy levels when I make sure I am having a more balanced diet.  Good luck to you!

Yes, my energygoes way up in about 2 days time when I leave off the carbs. and when I do eat to much carbs I crave them ever more instead of being sadisfied I want more, isn't that something.. I find if I don't eat any white flour or sugar at all I feel good and loose more, but I can't handle artificial sugar like the latest one that has come out, you know, I can't think of the name of it. they put it in everything..every time I use it I  have severe diarrhea. and the thing of it is I like it and wish I could use it.  I really did screw up today and ate more than I should have, Im going to cut out most all carbs and eat meat and cottage cheese and longhorn cheese, but I will  add sugar free wheat bread and miracal whip (sugar free) to the sandwich, its filling and satisfying.. does any one have an opinion on Lipton green tea ? the one in a bottle already mixed up? the diet one.. Ive been drinking them and they are filling to me and I love the taste. it contains aspertein or what ever its called.. that's the only thing that bothers me about it.. have a great day ladies and hope you all loose alot of weight and go out dancing,,hahaha. that's what I want to do if my husband will go with me, and if he doesn't then I'll get one of my girlfriends to go with me, haha,,,Im old but still love to have fun....

Hi freckelface,  yes, fun - need more of it in our lives. I'm 51 this year and I need to get back in shape to feel better.  my sugar level has gone wacko  and will drop and I'll get sick and shaking  till I eat something ( usually carb) . went and saw a dietitian to get me back on track and feel better. I have to go back to work in August and I'm not going to make it if I dont' get under control soon. Can't eat lunch and take a 2 hr. nap.  The dietitian has me eating green veg. and water, protein , and cantalop for the next two days and I go back tomorrow and we'll start adding stuff to keep my sugar leve balanced and have energy.  I love cheese, and ice cream, no sugar in anything will be interesting. I don't do articial sugar at all either, just because I don't believe it good for you and read up on it and they say your body really doesn't know how to process it and some people have very back reactions to it. Just like all the fat free stuff they have come out with over the years, do you see any one in this country getting smaller from all the garbage they are putting out there. I just want to eat normal , healthy food in the right portions not processed stuff. You can buy a unprocess sugar at the health food store that is natural and 5 cal. I can't remember the name but see if I can find it. Good luck.  p.s. added you to friend list and sent you a note.

Hi all, how's your day going. I see the dietition today and add some food back in my diet.  check on you later.

Hello, nice hearing from you, I had a wonderful day, I felt real good  today,I wonder if it has anything to do with me drinking green tea (Lipton's) pre-mixed diet. seems like I do feel better when I drank it and it sure is filling because I drink the whole bottle .one and a half letter. I put it in the freezer first and let a little ice form and boy is it good. takes my appetite away ..

Hi, I'm going to try the Lipton green tea. I have tried something before and just didnt' care for it, but know it suppose to be good for you. does it have sugar in it?  I bet freezing some would make it refreshing. I weigh in with the dietitian today , crossing my figures .  Have a great day.

Hi, hope your weigh in today turns out good  today and you have lost some weight. ..no , the lipton green tea I get is diet, I would love to get the regular one but ofcorse I don't want sugar, I don't care for the sugar substitute but I guess thats the only way I can drink it. I always get the pre mixed one in a bottle at wal-mart, its kind of expensive $1.50 a bottle as apposed to something else,but to me its worth it... have a great day and weigh in...