Oh that would be hard! I didn't even think of that. I will keep you all posted
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Oh that would be hard! I didn't even think of that. I will keep you all posted
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Cai, it's a great idea. I do that naturally anyway - I have a really fast metabolism and I can't even go 2 hours without food without being starving, and not long after getting a headache from low blood sugar. But I did read the other day that a new study has shown that eating every 2 hours doesn't have any impact on weight loss. Who knows, but I know you do feel better for it - I do - so I would stick to it if I were you.
Other tips for upping your metabolism are eating a good breakfast, drinking hot water with a couple drops of citrus juice in it in the morning and of course increasing your activity.
GL, be sure to less us know how you are going.
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I think what could also be happening is that if you are prepared for snacking then you snack better. Better food and portion choices, than if you waited till you were hungry and went to the nearest vending machine or packet of tim tams. That is what I found when I was on Atkins years ago.
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Yeah see I'm in two minds about that one I don't really snack badly anyway (don't really snack at all except for night cravings and thats only occasionally). I'd agree with the portion sizes as when it comes to main meal times I'm not as hungry.
I'm happy with my results so far, will continue and let you know how it goes
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I've been doing this for the last 5 weeks or so on the advice of my naturopath. I always start the day with a big glass of lemon juice and water, followed by porridge. Fruit and yoghurt mid morning, sandwich or soup for lunch, crackers and dip for an afternoon snack and then dinner. It has made a huge difference with regards to night time snacking and cravings. I'm rarely hungry, and usually when I am it's because I'm late with one of my snacks. She told me the trick is always to have a carb and protein with each meal. It helps to sustain blood sugar levels and stops the cravings. I have lost about 4kgs so far without really trying. I don't feel like I am on a diet, just making a few small changes here and there. I haven't been depriving myself if I really do have the urge for something a bit naughty, and it seems to be working.
My problem was that I never snacked. Working full time, I would eat at 7am and then lunch at 1.30, followed by dinner at 7pm (apart from changing cereal, all of these meals are generally the same). So, my problem wasn't bad snacking, it was no snacking. I actually feel like I am eating more, but I would say it has definitely helped my metabolism and significantly reduced my sugar cravings.
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Cai, how are you going with this?
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I think the snacking concept has some credibility. Like Manta I am a constant snacker... I nibble all day... nuts, crackers, cheese, fruit, whatever the kids don't eat. But I don't eat large meals. When it comes to dinner time i eat about the same size serve as my toddler. I actually can't fit a large portion into my stomach without feel uncomfortable. I'm constantly amazed by the sizes of meals some people are able to pack away... especially now that everyone seems to be eating from super-sized crockery, massive bowls just for cereal etc. We just have old-fashioned nana-sized crockery... I think that makes a huge difference to portion control. Anyhow my metabolism actually got too fast but that's another story. The trick is to snack on healthy things. I've never considered the word "snack" as evil either LOL personally I think it can be a healthier way to eat as long as you don't snack AND have 3 large meals a day as well.
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