Wanted to thank you all for your great advice. I am doing much better and not binging as much. I am trying to do a low carb thing combined with it as then I tell myself no cookies or cakes which helps me avoid the sweet cravings. Has anyone had success with low carb combined with fast five? I haven't weighed yet but I'm feeling a little looser in the pants. So, hope it's all going well.
--- In fast5@yahoogroups.com, Heather Twist <HeatherTwist@...> wrote:
>
> Here is one thing that helps. Think of your meal as a multi-course dinner.
> Preferably served
> by cute adoring slaves, if you have some handy. Otherwise, just plan a
> little bit, so you
> have a great meal to look forward to.
>
> First course: a big green salad. Lots of stuff you like on it. For
> dressing, be sure
> to use some vinegar (vinegar helps the appetite) and some olive oil. A
> honey/mustard/vinegrette
> is good. I like to add some shrimp and a sliced pickled egg too, maybe some
> artichoke hearts.
>
> For variety, instead of the salad, sometimes have a bowl of soup.
>
> Next course: protein. Fish and seafood are the most filling, but steak or
> chicken is fine
> too. Have a nice big chunk.
>
> After the protein, have some vegies. Any kind you want. I include potatoes
> in that,
> so a baked potato with broccoli would be good.
>
> Last, starches and dessert. At that point, you aren't going to feel like
> gorging. Generally
> I just don't have room for dessert by then, but if you promise yourself
> that you CAN
> have it, you are less likely to feel deprived.
>
> And don't rush the meal. Read a book, have conversation, watch TV ... make
> it a nice
> leisurely time of day. TASTE your food, and go for stuff you really like.
> You might
> find that when it comes down to it, cake isn't the tastiest food, it's just
> something
> you cram down your throat because you crave it.
>
> It appears from studies that protein is the "limiting factor" in the human
> diet, which
> is probably why "high protein" diets tend to work. Your body will keep
> craving
> food until it reaches the protein level it is looking for. That's one
> reason a person
> can eat an infinite amount of potato chips, but only a couple of
> hard-boiled eggs.
> Another thing is that different kinds of protein affect the appetite
> differently. Eggs
> and fish happen to be the most satiating proteins, along with dairy whey.
>
> The other limiting factor tends to be fiber. The best fiber is the fiber in
> vegies
> and fruits. It actually helps feed the gut cells, and keeps a person
> satisfied for
> a long time.
>
> Vinegar and yogurt also change how blood sugar reacts to a meal, so having
> either one at the beginning of the meal can help with appetite.
>
> Anyway, breaking your fast with starches, esp. sweet starches, is the least
> likely to rein in your appetite. Keep a salad in the fridge so you can grab
> THAT
> first, or some soup you can microwave quickly.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 7:44 AM, stephanie.dalton12 <
> stephanie.dalton12@...> wrote:
>
> > Okay I really need some advice. I have been doing fast five for about 6
> > weeks. I did have a break off on the weekends for the first three weeks
> > but have been steady for the last three weeks. I am really struggling
> > still with absolute binging and not on good stuff. I am eating cookies and
> > cakes and anything I can get in my mouth. I do fine during the day. I
> > really don't feel that hungry but once the window opens I go crazy. Unsure
> > what to do. I don't think I'm losing weight. In fact, I'm worried I'm
> > gaining. What do other people do to prevent this? I feel totally
> > overstuffed when I'm done and don't feel good so it's not pleasant at all.
> > Please help. Thanks
> >
> >
> >
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