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PinkieLee · 08-25-2011, 09:44 AM

Yep, I'm really good about adding up my points... well that is during the week. Going through my tracking, I do realize that I have left off things... like butter on toast, dressing on my salad, or EXACTLY how many chips I eat (not just a guesstimate). I've realized all I'm doing is sugar coating it... it SAYS I'm below my points, but truthfully am I?

Like Medusa, I'm a creature of habit and eat a lot of the same things throughout the week. So, I've been able to keep a running tally in my head of what I've eaten... and if I'm staying within my goal for that meal and/or snack. I've gotten so used to it, that I don't even calculate my points over the weekend... I wait until I get to work on Monday and do it then.

I do know that I need to switch things up. I had a doctor tell me before to alternate calorie count from 1000 - 1500 every week... that way my body doesn't just aclimate to just burning 1200 calories. I guess kinda like tricking your metabolism.

I have noticed that when just eat smaller portions of the same food, that I don't lose weight. If I add lots of fruits & veggies, and snacks during the day to healthier food choices, that I actually LOSE weight. Over the weekend, I felt like I didn't really eat & was hungry... and never lost anything.

08-25-2011, 09:44 AM	#1352
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Yep, I'm really good about adding up my points... well that is during the week. Going through my tracking, I do realize that I have left off things... like butter on toast, dressing on my salad, or EXACTLY how many chips I eat (not just a guesstimate). I've realized all I'm doing is sugar coating it... it SAYS I'm below my points, but truthfully am I? Like Medusa, I'm a creature of habit and eat a lot of the same things throughout the week. So, I've been able to keep a running tally in my head of what I've eaten... and if I'm staying within my goal for that meal and/or snack. I've gotten so used to it, that I don't even calculate my points over the weekend... I wait until I get to work on Monday and do it then. I do know that I need to switch things up. I had a doctor tell me before to alternate calorie count from 1000 - 1500 every week... that way my body doesn't just aclimate to just burning 1200 calories. I guess kinda like tricking your metabolism. I have noticed that when just eat smaller portions of the same food, that I don't lose weight. If I add lots of fruits & veggies, and snacks during the day to healthier food choices, that I actually LOSE weight. Over the weekend, I felt like I didn't really eat & was hungry... and never lost anything.