Good on you for setting yourself a realistic weight loss target!
I find that by having a large portion of protein, like chicken/tuna/tofu etc and cutting down on the carbohydrates (bread) at lunchtime helps to get me through sugar cravings and that tired feeling that creeps up at 3.30pm. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegies (I think the minimum is three cups a day), cut down on caffeine and you will start to feel really clean and energised soon.
The other thing I've started to do to overcome the HUGE chocolate addiction I developed when pregnant is to do the grocery shopping after eating a really healthy breakfast and reminding myself of my goals. It is easy then to avoid buying the choccy/bikkies/chips during the shop so I don't have them in the cupboard. When the craving comes round I either have to ignore it or get the baby, the pram, get in the car, go to the shops etc. And I usually can't be bothered with that!
Also, look for low GI foods - they keep you fuller for longer and reduce the need for sugar.
I was going to suggest something low GI too. Bickies wont fill you up (I should know - I get into them regularly too!) but you could have a low fat milkshake (say, with banana and yoghurt rather than flavouring and ice cream) or maybe a low fat tub of yoghurt. You could pre-prepare some healthy afternoon snacks so that you don't have to go to any effort. (Perhaps a little portion of unsalted nuts and dried fruit, or carrot sticks or something.) If the weather's not too hot, a cup of instant soup can hit the spot too.
All the best! After this baby, I'll be joining you all in this...
Hi all
I have major afternoon snacking habit, directly triggered by low blood sugar cos I am sleep deprived but I am also an emotional eater. I tend to be desperate for an unhealthy snack when I am stretched and in huge demand from the kids.
Has anyone discovered this one in the arvo when the kids are feral and its just all go and not enough down time for mama? What do you do?>
Like the snack ideas. Will try the fruit smoothie, frozen oranges etc...
Thanks - I will keep my eye on this thread.
R xo
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