Eating in moderation - a way of life

Hi all,

I wanted to start this thread, but waited till I overcome my short comings.

I can be described as emotional eater.

I eat a lot when I stressed.
I have to keep eating when I am sitting - at the computer desk or when watching TV.

When I am kept busy with work at home, I dont eat much.

So when I was not working, I did not gain so much weight. But when I started working, I gained 10 kgs in a matter of 2-3 months.

Now in the process of bringing back weight to normal range, I want to make this change for lifetime.

Hence this thread to share opinions and help each other (exp, people like me)

 

Portion sizes

Problem:

I eat a lot of portion sizes. I dont feel satified if I eat less.
I eat a lot of veggies, but that too I have to eat more

Resolution:
1. Eat Slowly: doesnt work for me. I am a fast eater.
2. Eat variety: This is working for me. I keep grated carrot, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes in the fridge. Just before eating any meal, I take a bowl full of the three, add some lime juice.
3. Drink buttermilk before meal: This also helps me. I love buttermilk. Drinking a glass of butter milk is helping me to cut down on the quantity of rice/chapatis.

Finally, it is all in the 'Mind'. But I am not there yet

 

Thank you Lavanya for the feedback and sharing your experiences.

Yoga - definitely no match for it. It has huge benefits. I am doing cardio to first reduce my weight. Lifestyle does not allow more time for yoga.

But sure, lets share more about eating and reduce weight the healthy way

 

Keep your blood sugar levels in check

I realised the importance of fruits.

Fruits provide high fiber
Fruits regulate the blood sugar levels

This helps us to fight the urge to eat sweets

Problem:
Eating sweets after a meal
Feel the urge to eat anything and everything sweet

Resolution:
Eat a banana or an apple half an hour after a meal. - This works for me, as my overall cravings for sweets has gone down.

From the level of finishing off an entire cadbury bar, I have come to the stage of keep looking at it and not eating it.
When my DH offers me choclate, I can now say 'No, thanks'

 

Welcome to this thread smartgrl. I liked your signature: ''you can do it...'''

 

Eating outside/parties

This is one thing which most of us fall prey for...that includes me at the top of the line.

If I am called for dinner, I eat as if I have never eaten food my whole life...:hide:

Problem:
1. Temptations.
2. Someone cooking other than us: This is the main factor, according to me

Resolutions:
1. Eat a bowl full of salad before leaving for the party
2. To add to it, drink so much buttermilk that your stomach is really full

This way, the mind tells the body not to eat those 'yummy' foods. Sounds silly, but its us who have to lose weight.

Another method:
Calorie balance: You would know in advance before going for a party or outside.
Go less on food the previous day and tell yourself, the next day is your treat day.
Also after coming back from the dinner, drink lots of water.
Again the next day, go slow on foods (it is also to skip a meal).

This way, the stomach gets some rest to digest the food.

If food eaten=food digested, then no balance left in stomach, so no weight gain.