Working out and hunger Topic

Lisas 12/13/18
Hi Jessica,
I was thinking of trying that. I've lost a total of 55 lbs and have been basically weight training for a year. I'm almost to my goal weight, and have to admit I'm getting a little nervous about keeping it off, if I'm going to be successful. I love sugar and feel I haven't completely eliminated those cravings. That's what made me think about the 80/20. A balance is what I feel I need.

Dietician 12/13/18
Hi Lisabarbieri and Jessicahamilton,

Check out this blog that Martha, one of the MyNetDiary RDs, wrote on the 80/20 rule. It is a good strategy for many people.

https://www.mynetdiary.com/try-the-80-20-rule-and-improve-holiday-eating.html

You may also find this article helpful for giving you confidence about weight maintenance, when you reach that point.

https://www.mynetdiary.com/make-new-habits-or-break-old-ones.html

If you enjoy sweets, you should definitely fit it in your calorie allotment using smart strategies for portion control that work for you!

Hope this helps! Brenda (Dietitian)

Lisas 12/14/18
Thank you
I was thinking of starting a blog about the 80/20daily and share my stats

Dietician 12/14/18
Good morning Lisabarbieri,

That sounds like a great idea! You could also post your progress here in forum by starting a new thread called 80/20 plan. Let me know if you want MyNetDiary to start the thread.
You could inspire others, get support from the dietitians and the MyNetDiary community while having some accountability!

Brendabraslowrd 12/14/18
Dear Lisabarbieri,


I thought you might find this MyNetDiary page helpful to decide which community forum or blog might work best for you.

https://www.mynetdiary.com/helpCommunity.html#define_custom_group

Have a great day! Brenda (Dietitian)

Drinkmorewater 12/14/18
Congrats Lisabarbieri! 55 lbs is HARD to lose! I know that panicky feeling of maintaining limbo. I lost 60lbs 5 years ago and have maintained my weight the last 4 years. I end up eating about 80/20 (maybe 90/10)but still track my calories and macros. The continued tracking has been KEY to maintaining. Sugar is my downfall and I generally avoid it. When I do go off the wagon, too much sugar will have me feeling so nasty that I am grateful to get back to eating sugar free. Noticing how much better I feel on healthy foods has helped me stick to better choices even in the face of temptation. Not that I am flawless at this :) but fortunately I run enough now that I recoup quickly. Learning what works for you to maintain takes some trial and error but hang in there- if I can do it, you can for sure!!

Dietician 12/14/18
Dear Drinkmorewater,

I love your awesome words of advice to inspire others! Sounds like you are not expecting perfection but tuning in to what works for you and realizing that you feel best when you take care of yourself! Thanks for sharing! Brenda (Dietitian)

Lisas 12/15/18
Thank you all for your inspiration and thiughts

Lisas 12/15/18
I have opened up my blog on 80/20 plan please feel free to add if you'd like

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Working out and hunger