Don’t Let Yourself Get Too Hungry

We’re trying to lose weight. We’re not supposed to be thinking about food all the time. We’re trying to push the thoughts of food out of our minds and make it less of a priority on our radar screens. But when we do this, we run the risk of not feeding ourselves enough. That seems like a contradiction of our goals. Isn’t cutting back on food the aim here? Isn’t it good to forget about eating? Yes and no. We should turn our attention away from food at times of stress, boredom, and emotional overload. It’s good to ignore food … Continue reading

Not Carrot & Celery Sticks Again!

“I’m so sick of carrots and celery sticks! Give me something else I can snack on!” If you’re snacking on carrots and celery sticks, you are probably doing so because you want a very low calorie, high fiber snack. Bearing that in mind, here are a few suggestions: Try mixing things up with fresh broccoli, cauliflower and grape tomatoes. These are all high in fiber, satisfy the need to chew and have distinct flavors. Try snacking on nuts or seeds. These contain healthy oils, lots of fiber and protein to satisfy and/or stave off hunger. Just remember to be mindful … Continue reading