Q. i am quitting smoking and eating better. i have started exercising and i was wondering what else could i do? i will be trying in about 6-8 months.
i am 21 and married
i am 21 and married
A. Hey! It's good that you are preparing your body for pregnancy.
On top of what you are doing already, the other things I did to prepare were:
* start taking prenatal vitamins 3 months before trying to conceive. The ones with Folic Acid, it apparently helps :) You can just ask for them at the pharmacy.
* I also tried to limit my drinking (no binge drinking), only a glass or two at a party or something, and the same goes for your partner too, since sperm health is important! Let him curve his drinking/smoking too. Of course, once you are preggers, you should stop completely. Your hubby can drink but he can support you by not drinking in front of you :)
* start exercises that you can continue into your pregnancy. ie. not horseriding or skydiving, but maybe walking, light jogging, swimming, yoga, etc.
and of course, when you actually get to TTC there are a few things to think of, to make your ttc as comfortable and efficient as possible!
Good luck, and lots of baby dust!!! x
On top of what you are doing already, the other things I did to prepare were:
* start taking prenatal vitamins 3 months before trying to conceive. The ones with Folic Acid, it apparently helps :) You can just ask for them at the pharmacy.
* I also tried to limit my drinking (no binge drinking), only a glass or two at a party or something, and the same goes for your partner too, since sperm health is important! Let him curve his drinking/smoking too. Of course, once you are preggers, you should stop completely. Your hubby can drink but he can support you by not drinking in front of you :)
* start exercises that you can continue into your pregnancy. ie. not horseriding or skydiving, but maybe walking, light jogging, swimming, yoga, etc.
and of course, when you actually get to TTC there are a few things to think of, to make your ttc as comfortable and efficient as possible!
Good luck, and lots of baby dust!!! x
How can i avoid binge eating and craving?
Q. I have a problem with binging. I just can't stop eating, even after Im full i continue to eat. i get horrible cravings also. I've been gaining a lot of weight and I'm desperate to break this habit. Any advice?
A. I recommend building accountability with yourself. I have terrible food cravings. I was in denial for a long time about being an emotional overeater, but once I decided I needed to stop, I discovered some things that are really helpful:
1) Keep a food journal. You can do this in an actual notebook, which is how I started. I didn't count calories at first, or even try to limit my eating. I wrote down what I ate and drank and how I was feeling when I ate it. I was able to isolate my reasons for overeating-- feeling out of control-- by doing this. Your reason might be different, but once you know why, it's easier to control it. If you don't like the idea of an actual journal, you can try using Sparkpeople.com or Livestrong.com. I'm on both of them now-- Howandwhy. They let you track your food using their nutrition database, journal about your eating, connect with people with the same goals, track fitness goals, weight goals, health goals (quit smoking, skip sodas, etc.) When you're ready, start tracking calories and stay within a specific caloric goal.
2) Stay busy. The busier you are, the less time you have to sit around and think about food. I also put my purse in my trunk so it's hard to stop by fast food restaurants on my way home from work. But, also make time for yourself. Cut up veggies and fruit and plan your meals Sunday night before the week starts.
3) Avoid trigger foods. I can't go to Moe's or 5 Guys. Once I have them, I start binging and it takes me weeks to get it back under control.
Just remember, it takes time to change habits. Aim for understanding your pattern first, then build accountability and track your progress-- maybe put a sticker on a calendar every day you don't binge? It's hard and it's a problem I know I'll have forever, but it's manageable with a little self discipline and self esteem. Good luck!
1) Keep a food journal. You can do this in an actual notebook, which is how I started. I didn't count calories at first, or even try to limit my eating. I wrote down what I ate and drank and how I was feeling when I ate it. I was able to isolate my reasons for overeating-- feeling out of control-- by doing this. Your reason might be different, but once you know why, it's easier to control it. If you don't like the idea of an actual journal, you can try using Sparkpeople.com or Livestrong.com. I'm on both of them now-- Howandwhy. They let you track your food using their nutrition database, journal about your eating, connect with people with the same goals, track fitness goals, weight goals, health goals (quit smoking, skip sodas, etc.) When you're ready, start tracking calories and stay within a specific caloric goal.
2) Stay busy. The busier you are, the less time you have to sit around and think about food. I also put my purse in my trunk so it's hard to stop by fast food restaurants on my way home from work. But, also make time for yourself. Cut up veggies and fruit and plan your meals Sunday night before the week starts.
3) Avoid trigger foods. I can't go to Moe's or 5 Guys. Once I have them, I start binging and it takes me weeks to get it back under control.
Just remember, it takes time to change habits. Aim for understanding your pattern first, then build accountability and track your progress-- maybe put a sticker on a calendar every day you don't binge? It's hard and it's a problem I know I'll have forever, but it's manageable with a little self discipline and self esteem. Good luck!
Is there any pill that helps you to stop eating at night?
Q. ok so im not fat im about average and i was wondering if there was a pill or powder (or whatever) that helps you to not eat at night. I mean from experience does it work. Cause i like eating, i just can control myself...seriously. And is there any energy pill that makes your metabolism go way up...from experience?
A. Late night eating is a terrible problem for most dieters. Many people maintain good diets during the day only to blow it late at night. Below are 9 tips to curb late night eating.
Be sure to eat 3 good meals during the day with 1 or 2 between meal snacks. Most people try to eat too few calories during the day only to binge late at night. A good insurance policy is to eat most of your calories before 6 PM.
When you feel the urge to eat late at night, try drinking 2 or more cups of water. You can also make a cup of herbal tea sweeten with honey or artificial sugar. Hot liquids have a soothing effect on emotions and appetite.
Remind yourself that it's normal to feel hungry late at night due to habitually eating late. Breaking this habit is like learning to quit smoking. Remind yourself of your goal to lose 20 or 30 pounds and the key to losing this weight is to STOP late night eating.
Much of late night eating after dinner can be avoided by hiding the junk food. Put foods that you're prone to eat late at night out of sight. Better yet, don't buy junk food at all, though this may not be possible if you have kids.
Suck on hard candy. Most hard candy have only a few calories and they give you the satisfaction of snacking.
Keep a written copy of your diet plan in view, which will keep your goal of losing weight firmly fixed in your mind. The temptation to snack late at night will not be as great if you don't give into the urge for several weeks.
Some people have great success by simply brushing their teeth late at night. This method has been known to curb late night eating for many people.
The most vulnerable time for eating late is 1 hour after dinner right up to bedtime. Keep your life interesting by working on a favorite hobby and NOT watching TV. The ads on TV can subconsciously trigger the impulse to eat. Boredom is your biggest danger to late night eating.
Psyche yourself for the battle. You know that you will feel tempted to snack late at night. It's an artificial feeling that will go away when you go to bed. The next morning, you probably won't be hungry .... eat breakfast anyway .... it's the most important meal of the day.
Be sure to eat 3 good meals during the day with 1 or 2 between meal snacks. Most people try to eat too few calories during the day only to binge late at night. A good insurance policy is to eat most of your calories before 6 PM.
When you feel the urge to eat late at night, try drinking 2 or more cups of water. You can also make a cup of herbal tea sweeten with honey or artificial sugar. Hot liquids have a soothing effect on emotions and appetite.
Remind yourself that it's normal to feel hungry late at night due to habitually eating late. Breaking this habit is like learning to quit smoking. Remind yourself of your goal to lose 20 or 30 pounds and the key to losing this weight is to STOP late night eating.
Much of late night eating after dinner can be avoided by hiding the junk food. Put foods that you're prone to eat late at night out of sight. Better yet, don't buy junk food at all, though this may not be possible if you have kids.
Suck on hard candy. Most hard candy have only a few calories and they give you the satisfaction of snacking.
Keep a written copy of your diet plan in view, which will keep your goal of losing weight firmly fixed in your mind. The temptation to snack late at night will not be as great if you don't give into the urge for several weeks.
Some people have great success by simply brushing their teeth late at night. This method has been known to curb late night eating for many people.
The most vulnerable time for eating late is 1 hour after dinner right up to bedtime. Keep your life interesting by working on a favorite hobby and NOT watching TV. The ads on TV can subconsciously trigger the impulse to eat. Boredom is your biggest danger to late night eating.
Psyche yourself for the battle. You know that you will feel tempted to snack late at night. It's an artificial feeling that will go away when you go to bed. The next morning, you probably won't be hungry .... eat breakfast anyway .... it's the most important meal of the day.
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