My hunger has increased, and I think its because its colder than usual and I'm exercising. For me this is a Catch 22. I exercise to burn calories but my body's response is to want to eat more. Anyone have any advice for getting over this?
I'm trying to eat more protein and fiber and continue to try and drink more water, but it hasn't been easy. I'm not a big meat eater, and I'm running out of low calorie protein ideas. I keep wanting to grab for almonds, but I know I can easily go over the recommended portion when it comes to nuts. I try to keep the correct portion in a bag and limit myself, but eating nuts is like eating chocolate for me. I never reach the point of diminishing returns until its too late.
Last night I thought for sure I was going to wake up with a head cold coming on. All of my upper teeth throbbed and my head hurt. This usually is my clue my sinuses are planning a revolt. This morning however, I'm feeling okay. I still downed for breakfast a pineapple, banana, blueberry smoothie for good measure.
Maybe its the clementines that have been keeping me well? I was stoked to see them on sale at our local Pig. I love clementines! Easy to peel, no seeds, sweet and juicy, portable, what's not to love about clementines?
I know I have to watch my stress level too. It seems right around the holidays or just after, I get sick. I think this is due to the stress of the season, along with going off track with diet and exercise. Plus you tend to socialize more so there's more opportunity for germ sharing. I need to remind myself its okay to tone things down, take a step back, take a breather and let go. Doing so is less stressful in the long run when compared to becoming ill.
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Celery has been my "go-to" snack while dieting. It is crunchy and has no calories. If you must add some fat-free cream cheese or peanut butter to them, it is not so bad if you don't go overboard. Glad you didn't wake up with a cold. I had a terrible sinus headache a couple of weeks ago, and my teeth hurt. It lasted about half a day and went away - thank goodness! Clementines are delicious! All fruit is "free" on Weight Watchers now... and good for you, too.
Being uber-active, I have a ferocious appetite. For low-fat, low-calorie options, I agree with the celery. I'll also grab cucumbers and/or dill pickles. Cut mixed bell pepper into "chip"-size and use your favourite herbs in lowfat cottage cheese for a dip. Being winter there, you'd probably like something warm--"comfort food"-like. Try steamed and mashed cauliflower drizzled with a flavoured olive oil like garlic or chili-infused. Yum. Better than mashed potato. Try this one too: http://michellekoen.com/the-vegie-challenge-popcorn-and-chips/
Careful with the fruit; though nutritious, the natural sugar may stimulate your hunger.
I haven't had a Clementine for a long time. They are so yummy.
It’s true that our appetites increase during the colder months that happens to me every year. My trick is to snack on raw veggies all through the day, keeps with the hunger and they are low in calories or none at all if you eat celery or cucumbers. Oh I hate when I get a sinus headache that makes my teeth hurt, they are the worst. Glad it didn’t last to long.
Oh Clementines are soooo good!:o) I need to get us some!MMMMM
I hope you're not getting sick. Roger has been taking Airborne to fight off a cold he feels coming on. Each Xmas he gets zapped because of long hours and the stress of the season. :o(
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