I could've sworn that protein is supposed to fill you up, but that's just not true for me. I just ate a meal of 4 eggs, 3 oz of ham, and some tomato. That's a lot of protein, right? But afterwards, still hungry. I find that I need carbs to fill up.
Now, I love carbs. I've always loved carbs. Mr. SB has had occasion to come home and ask what I ate that day, and when I tell him, the whole day is comprised of carbs. White bread is especially tasty, and bagels, and pasta, and potatoes. . . . However, all of these things are not exactly points-friendly.
So besides maintaining willpower, what should I be doing to fill myself up at meals more, without resorting to as many carbs?
Sunday, April 27, 2008
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i like carbs too. especially crunchy carbs.
some things i can think of off the top of my head:
ww bread (1 pt a slice)
brown rice
drink water...lots of it
have some kind of activity that you do when you think you want carbs (like take out the garbage, or run up and down the stairs, or check the mail...whatever...i've read that cravings last between 4 and 5 minutes...so if you just get past that time frame it should be better-sort of)
i used to eat pretzels when i was doing ww before (something like 20 pretzels for 3 points?)
when you're craving--come on here and make a post!
good luck.
i'm starting up tomorrow. gonna journal. gonna do this right!
I believe the answer is "water". I prefer "cake" but that's not going to go far on WW.
That said, dinah's got some good ideas - make a post, etc. What about chewing a piece of sugar-free gum? No carbs, but you're still going through the motions of eating. Won't fill you up though. Oh. Mini Breton crackers. I'm not sure of the point value, but I know that they're pretty good crackers, and with a low carb count to boot.
Hope that helps!
Just dropping in ladies to say hello and show some solidarity for those of us on the journey. Go us!
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SB...to fill up water is always good as Chelle has said already. Also veggies. They are low in calories and filling. A rule of thumb for my meal plan is 2 cups of veggies (green ones if possible...no potato, corn, peas or cooked carrots) at lunch and at dinner. My carbs are limited to 3-4 breakfasts per week and at every lunch...never at dinner because you can't burn carbs off in the evening. If you're having eggs for your protein you can add veggies to the eggs to make an omelette, etc.
I vote for small amounts of healthy fats - avocado, nuts, etc. I am never able to feel full without fats in the meal - it's satisfying and still on plan!
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