Tips on how to eat

[LoriBecky]

I received this from a bandster - it gives some great insight on how much we should be eating as bandsters:

1. Eat 3 meals a day (not 5, not two)

2. Do NOT exceed 4 oz of food per meal

(2 to 4 oz should be enough. If in doubt, weigh your food before serving)

3. Solid foods. (Not soft or liquid foods. No slippery foods)

4. No carbonated beverages

5. Spend at least 30 minutes eating your meal.

6. Don't eat while doing anything else.

(no distractions. Be aware of what is passing through your lips at all times).

7. Liquids first..pause..then solid food.

(Don't mix, as space is limited. Since liquids empty more rapidly than solids, drink first,

and then eat. Allow 40-45 minutes after solids to take more liquids.

8. You are in control of your weight. Choose foods wisely. Space is limited.

9.Renew your commitment every day!

Commitment, Change, and Choices.

[Kris_TX]

I received this from a bandster - it gives some great insight on how much we should be eating as bandsters:

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8. You are in control of your weight. Choose foods wisely. Space is limited.

9.Renew your commitment every day!

Commitment, Change, and Choices.

This is key. I moved from TX to Cancun a couple of months ago and in all of my attempting to adjust to my new life here...well, I've been eating while drinking and everything else I shouldn't be doing...well, not everything (just a few bad habits came back). A couple of weeks ago, I realized how off track I was and decided it was high time I got my head back on straight. So, I am back to the basics! I didn't gain any weight in my first, very frazzled months here...but, did't lose any either!

Now, I am back to eating properly and exercising at least 5 days a week. I only have another 35 lbs to lose to hit goal and am determined to be there by this summer. Thanks for the above listed tips!

Kris

(formerly of TX...now in Cancun)