ok, I’m amazed at all the support that I feel just from reading all the comments and entries today. I’m facing today with an I can attitude. I’m eating my low-fat yogurt (90 cal) for breakfast instead of the donuts. No Leanne, I didn’t throw them away. They were for my daughter’s sleepover last night. But, I didn’t have one either. Last night I made ribs, snap peas and salad. I ate extra salad and only 2 ribs. I also made a root beer float with diet root beer and only 1 scoop of frozen yogurt so that was a good 90 calorie snack. I hasn’t occurred to me that I could have a metabolism issue or thyroid issue until my commenters (running 2ks and Shelli I think) brought it up. I think I will schedule a physical and ask about it. I need to run and get new tires before I do my walking today, but I will walk my 2 miles. My tip for the day…beware of low fat or no fat foods. Because they will taste yucky with no fat, they add sugar! Those @&*%!
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9:09 am
That’s a good point Clara. Reading the ingredients and the nutritional info (and the serving size!! that’s another way they get you!) is probably the best tool we have. In most comparisons, low fat and no fat are usually only a few calories less than the regular versions, and they don’t taste nearly as good…
9:37 am
Yes, the lowfat and no fat foods don’t taste like they are supposed to and are usually filled with all sorts of unnatural ingredients to make it taste palatable. Go for the real thing or make it yourself and have a small portion.
10:27 am
I like the low fat and no fat foods some of the time, but you have to be careful not to over do it. Just because they have that label doesn’t mean you can eat as much as you want.:) You also have to be wary if they are low fat because sometimes that can mean that they have trans fats which are worse for you than just plain old fat.
11:13 am
I like low fat and no fat salad dressing but I am careful about other lo fat no fat things. Thanks for reminding me to call my doctor!
11:17 am
Sounds like you’re doing great! I am glad that you are going to speak to the doctor about the thyroid thing. I didn’t end up having any thyroid trouble, just no metabolism! Good luck, let us know how it turns out!
12:48 pm
Yeah, I used to eat a whole box of lowfat cookies. Hmmm! Good point. I don’t do that anymore.
I think you are really doing well, and I am glad you are going to see the doctor to rule out other stuff too.
7:36 pm
It’s really wise to have a check-up with your Dr when you start a weight-loss plan, especially if you have trouble losing weight, just to rule out any chance of underlying problems. I hope that’s not the problem by all means, but I’m glad you are going to get things checked out!
I look forward to getting to know you as we make this journey together!
9:07 pm
The other thing to look at is portions…90 calories a serving….4 servings per box..
thats 360 calories. I hate that.