Since Dieting Isn't Working - I'm Doing THIS Instead | MidLife➔FitLife Episode 8
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- After 40 years of all kinds of diets, it's about time I sought out some professional help.
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I love this new approach. I did the "watching every bite I put in my mouth and counting every calorie" method also. Eating and food consumed my thoughts. Which for me had the opposite effect of how I wanted to live. I hated it! When you said you were going to start a plan again, I thought I just can't do it again. Your words about mindful eating instead of focusing on calorie counting made sense to me. I am going to look up the Mediterranean approach and see how it goes. If you find a meal you love let us know! Sharing your struggles is very meaningful to many of us. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences.
I found your channel today and boy did I enjoy this video. Laughed a lot. Calling things the wrong names, forgetting what you were talking about …. Almost like listening to myself (58). I love watching the younger girls doing make up, but this channel is seriously going to be my jam!
Dr Ken Berry. Dr Robert Cywes. Dr Annette Bosworth. Dr. Becky Gillaspy. All 4 have many youtube videos. It works.
I know for us older women it's so hard to loose weight. Right there with ya. Last year I was diagnosed with IBS and starting taking meds from GI doc. I use my fitness pal app and yes it is a lot of work. However because of my condition I see a nutritionist every few months. I had to give up certain foods for my health. I don't track on weekends and sometimes skip an entire week. Bobby I can honestly say the nutritionist has been wonderful you want some support especially if you aren't sure of bout what you are able to eat that can get overwhelming and depressing. My nutritionist doesn't ask me my weight or put me on a scale. I have learned soooo much bout my body and food. I highly recommend seeing a nutritionist. ITS GREAT SUPPORT. Any questions or thoughts let me know. Rooting for u.
Thank you I am so excited
I just texted you.
Look forward to hearing from you soon.
Love that your videos are so real ! I love your skincare and makeup reviews but struggled with the videos on carb cycling (?) and points. The Mediterranean diet is really a lifestyle change that is so sustainable. Much more achievable. Good luck, you won’t look back!
Thanks so much Karen!
good for you! I struggled with weight loss until I hired a trainer who was also a nutritional coach. changed my life. I've been maintaining for 5 years. my life changed after I turned 50. looking forward to your journey. by the way, that peanut butter mashed up with a little bit of banana taste like butter! at least I think so. you've got this!
Thank you for your video!! I’ve been skinny my entire life but then I turned 50. I’ve now gained 30+ pounds in 4 years and have no idea how to diet. I’m normally quite active but tore my rotator cuff a year ago, and had surgery 2 weeks ago, so I’m currently a sloth. I appreciate your like/dislike for certain foods as I have the palate of a toddler. I also now see a dietitian but don’t feel supported. Your videos have given me hope that I can lose this weight.❤
I am thrilled to be on this journey with you! You were ready to make a change and try something different and here you are. Amazing!
(And pb must cover every corner of toast or maybe just eat it off the spoon😂)
Ok, I’ll continue to work with you since you are on the RIGHT TEAM 😂. Thanks my friend!!
I want to work with Neily!
I am hoping that this works for you! I know the struggle to well, I had WLS a few months back which has been incredible, but i know that’s not the choice for everyone. Don’t listen to us commenters here, do what you need to do for yourself, working with a nutritionist is a great idea! You may want to buy the book ‘Intuitive Eating’ it may help you on your journey!
I haven’t listened to all your video today but I would so recommend whole food plant based eating. Especially look for books by Chef AJ and John McDougall with Maximum WEight Loss and the Starch Solution. Lots of You Tube people like Plantiful Kiki, Tami at Nutmeg Notebook, etc., etc. It’s not really a diet….it’s how we should all eat for the rest of our lives…..and you lose weight while you’re at it.
I agree with Whole Foods plant based way of life. I follow all these people. The main person I follow is Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Plus the "Starch Solution" no counting calories.
Yes, yes, yes! Been there done that. Love your new direction...I found the Mediterranean diet too restrictive. I eat everything in moderation while filling half my plate with vegetables (except breakfast). I loved the thought process you shared with us in this video. I think we can all relate. lol I don't know if you are religious but I've also found books by Barb Raveling that are really helpful to me right now. There are a lot of lies we tell ourselves when it comes to food and even if you don't believe in God, her I Deserve A Donut And Other Lies That Make You Eat app/book are eye opening!!! You can just ignore the scripture part and really dig into her Tips and Questions to ask yourself...the app is free and the book is free if you have Kindle Unlimited. (the app and the book are the same)
Thanks for the book recommendation. Yes, I am a Christian so I will look into it and absolutely read the scripture part.
@@MindfulMidlife Oh good! She has other books too, Bible studies with weight loss/emotional eating as the themes. She also has a blog and podcast.
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Hi! I am so happy for you! No, seriously, I am so happy for you. For the last 2 years I have been struggling. Parents, family, pandemic - I am in my 50s so this the season. Well, 6 months ago my a1c soared to an 8.1 and my liver numbers were extremely high. I asked my doc about keto, ww, and IF and she said no. She told me I needed to heal my relationship with food. Quit the diet this and sugar free that - eat real whole foods and look into Mediterranean. Well, I did live in Italy for 4 years and I know the life style so sure. It has been challenging, but in 3 months my a1c went from 8.1 down to 6.2. My liver numbers are perfect. The biggest thing I got from it is that I feel better. It wasn't just about eating Mediterranean, but about changing my lifestyle so I could have a life. Yes, I have lost weight, but feeling this good and my lab numbers means more to me than the number on the scale. I am sorry this is so long, but I wish someone would have told me about this when I was younger. I love your channel and I hope you have a blessed day! 🌻
How wonderful that you are getting healthy. It’s such a mind-shift and I’m still working on it. It’s going to take a while to change my thinking.
Dawn - we need MORE MDs like yours!
"I asked my doc about keto, ww, and IF and she said no. She told me I needed to heal my relationship with food."
Yes!
@@NeilyonNutrition yes we do.
I’d love to see a new video update in August 2023! Looking forward to seeing it!
Very thoughtful video- I do the WW deal, which has worked for me. I’m maintaining my goal weight. But- the downside is, you do mentally count your points, you continue to be so aware. Which is good, but also tiresome. It’s mentally a drag. Food becomes judgmental
I got tired too.. I ultimately, with the help of a chiropractor in my area, used Chirothin.. I started in August of last year.. within a few months I lost 40 pounds. I pretty much still eat the way I did then and have maintained between 40-45 down..
Oh I hope theist Ives you freedom and health! I’m so proud of you!
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You look beautiful in that brown shirt when you were at your desk in your office at the end of the video
Banana on peanut butter is beautiful.
I think the problem is you following it like a diet. My dad's side of the family is Italian(my dad is first gen born American) with some Greek and a Spanish grandmother. Italians don't eat whole wheat pasta. Pasta isn't bad it's what you put on it that matters. Go get yourself an authentic southern Italian cookbook and a Greek cookbook( if you are drawn to those foods). You will find plenty of recipes you will like and many aren't complicated. I think this might be easier for your meal planning. Maybe you don't like all types of mediterranean food? Just focus on what types you like and make those instead of worrying about what the diet says. Just my 2 cents, good luck!
One of the best websites for Mediterranean recipes is Olive Tomato.
I make Gweneith Paltrow's It's all Easy Granola recipe and it's amazing and easy! Taste great with Plain Greek Yogurt
The Mediterranean Diet is basically eating real food, very similar to WW (if the WW plan is followed as planned). Glad to see you are off keto.
in some of my reading they start w a 9 in plate. 1/2 of the plate should be non starchy veggies an the other half should be split 1/2 starch 1/2 protein. And I want my spread on every speck of the bread. Lol just got to the end where she tells you about splitting your plate!! 😂😂
Dr. Oz said on one of his shows that chia seeds need to be crushed or you don't get the nutrition from them. I don't think it looked like yours were crushed.
My brother who has a Ph.D. in nutrition introduced me to Diets Don’t Work by Bob Schwartz many years ago. The new version is Diets Still Don’t Work. You might find it interesting.
@belles Diets indeed don’t work! Bobbie is changing her habits and getting off the diet rollercoaster. Mediterranean is simply a style of eating - a plant based approach. She’s on the right path!
Have you tried intermittent fasting? That works. Also research carnivore diet. Watch Tati’s video. That might help. Good luck 😊
I get frustrated with WW occasionally and then try other ways of eating. I always go back to WW, it’s easier for me.
Downshiftology has simple and fabulous recipes!
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Think about adding vegetables not eliminating anything to help your mind shift. I'll even steam spinach and add to breakfast so I am sure to be getting more vegetables. Your face looks so healthy and like your not even wearing makeup in these videos. Effects from healthier eating ??????
Good eating and good skincare! Thanks Diane!
You'll learn a lot from the mediterraneanliving channel.
There are some good UA-cam channels about the Mediterranean diet and great recipes, please check them out 😎
Omg. You are over analyzing everything. Good luck.
I don’t usually comment but I am with you. For some people it isn’t as easy. You can do all the right things and your body can say no. It’s genetics and hormones. Don’t blame yourself. The diet techniques I have relied on in my younger days no longer work for me and I also struggle trying to find what will work. Don’t let anyone say you are doing it wrong because you are not. That’s how I found you. I felt crazy and was glad to see I wasn’t alone.
I need to tell you something too, in my humble opinion, you are making this so much harder than it needs to be, and yes I know what its like to be overweight. Work with Neily and focus on the good that she is teaching you. Did you seriously ask, "can I eat Fruit Loops all day long"???? Food is not your enemy, its just way way too important to you. And here is the part that will probably make you block me but I would rather have that happen than to not say this, and that is your family needs to help and support you. I know your husband does and I love that exercises with you, but your adult children should eat what you eat, or go out and get what they want. Your daughter is precious but baking pumpkin bread with chocolate chips in your kitchen while you are trying to loose weight, that is not very thoughtful. And eating one small slice of that will probably make your want more because those kinds of carbs kick start that craving that makes you want more and more. Don't eat those kinds of carbs while to are trying to loose weight and until you are in a better place with food. I'm sorry to be so blunt and I truly don't mean to offend you. I love your skin care and make up videos. Please don't block me.
She may block me too and I pray she doesn’t. I agree with you. I love you Bobbie and I know you are putting yourself out there for all of us to watch and probably none of our business to comment but here I go…. I think you are way too focused on food. When you are going to eat next and what you are going to eat. Just eat healthy foods when hungry and don’t eat when not hungry. Stop when slightly full. I think you put alot of energy and thought into eating and food. And I agree I would stay away from sugar and carbs for now. That will only trigger more carb cravings. Eat as many veggies as you want. They are healthy and low calorie and full of fiber. Eat protein. Eat some fruit but stay away from those bad things. I don’t care what diet you are on certain things are just poison to your body (bread, rice, pasta, white flour, sugar) and should be avoided or eaten in moderation. I mean did you really need the honey on the toast? You are very addicted to sugar. I know it must be hard. Why aren’t you eating eggs for breakfast with toast. Avocados? Why not eat a healthy sandwich for lunch. Lunch meat and lettuce and olives etc. Pickles. Veggies. Salad with tuna or salmon or chicken. Rotisserie chicken. Dinners can be anything. Chicken, pork chop, tacos on lettuce, steak, stew with veggies. Why should there even be pasta or dessert. Have a frozen fruit popsicle. The more you eat of protein and veggies the less you will crave sugar. Drink a hot tea at night in place of a piece of cake. Some cheese. You have so many options. And I also agree family needs to stop making desserts and food that could be hard for you to resist More support is needed. 😊
Sorry. Just my two cents. From another Theresa.
Love you and sorry if this comes across harsh. Its not meant to. It’s hard for all of us. We are all learning as we go.
The Theresa’s must feel the need to speak.
I agree with both of you and my name isn’t even Theresa, lol. One thing I have to add is I’ve never lost weight eating rice and pasta. I feel like she is just chasing her tail round and round without addressing that refined carbs and sugars are addictive. I’ve been there myself and once I eliminated them by eating anti inflammatory they don’t tempt me. I’m focusing more on eating healthy and nutritious foods. There’s no good nutrition in bread, pasta or rice, but a rainbow of nutrition in colorful all natural whole unprocessed foods.
@@pagerus SOUTH BEACH diet phase one, Protein and veggies.
It totally gets rid of sugar and carb craving.
There is a book you can get from the library
The list of foods is SIMPLE
The results are dramatic in just two weeks.
Also, sorry Bobbie, but you need to cut out the cream in the coffee
I totally agree with you! I also like her channel much more when it was more about skincare and makeup. I'm not very interested in weight loss content. Just my humble opinion as well.
@@stephaniek8141 she can have cream if no sugar. Heavy cream or half and half are okay just not the sugar based creamers.
I have an idea Bobbie - I think you have dieted for so long and focused on what you CAN’T have, now you can change your thought pattern to now I CAN have anything I want. Like she said, nothing is a NO, just be careful of how much you say YES to the treats. That’s what I am trying to do myself, I also got so tired of counting points and obsessing on every bite I put in my mouth. I hope this helps you ! I know we can do this !
You and your video really helped me out today! It's afternoon and I needed a snack (yes, I was hungry). Instead of looking for some empty caloried snacky something...I got an apple from the fridge, cored and cut it into several slices and ate it while I read the comments. I can hold off 'til dinner now. Thank you!
It is not about the food! It's about your relationship with it and your "why" for wanting to eat better and lose weight. When you shift your mindset, the food becomes only for nutrition. Your coach is on to something, I'm hoping you stick with it.
I support you in your journey, but it's hard to listen to this. I know what I've learned from Dr Berry and other experts, from monitoring myself, etc. The breakfast you showed was all sugar and carbs...and you're reducing protein and adding grains?
For my body, this would end very poorly, but I'm a T2 diabetic.. I'm not perfect, I'm trying to do fasting and high protein, and low carb.
I do appreciate your openness and wish you all the best!
Oh my heavens Bobbie, I could never be annoyed with you! I can't thank you enough for sharing all the ups and downs. Find what's right for you. Big hugs!
That's obsessive thinking, yeah it's your life but you're an influencer for money, get with it
I am always amazed to see how fast people can gobble down food. It is like they are just trying to get it over with. But isn't eating suppose to be an experience we enjoy? If it is then why in the world rush through it! Especially if it is very tasty, make it last... Savor it!
It’s hard to know when your full sometimes BUT if you look for the “sigh” you will know. It may be very small until you recognize it but your body will sigh when you have eaten enough. Then put the fork down. Good luck with the journey.
Bobby good for you. You realized what you didnt want to do like counting calories for the rest of your life & you were willing to try something new. I give you alot of credit. It is a journey just like life, sometimes we have bumps but we move on. Keep up the good work for yourself, you deserve it.
Hi Bobbie, Up until about three years ago I was always focussing on my weight, food, fad diets etc. and trying to get to a certain weight. Like you hit the menopause and even though I would starve myself and be pretty miserable and very hungry the weight would not shift. I wasn't massively overweight but being short any weight gain showed even it was just a few pounds. As soon as I put a food category on the banned list I would crave it and think of nothing else resulting in a binge followed by guilt. I decided life was too short and I stopped "dieting". I follow a guy called Joe Wicks (not sure if you have head of him). This changed by relationship with food. I can't say that I have lost a huge amount of weight but I have come to accept that I will never be the weight I was in my twenties. I now eat a good healthy balanced diet with very little "junk" or processed food and over the past three years I don't really miss or think about cake, biscuits, crisps, etc. I do still have them but only very occasionally and very rarely have deserts. My one vice is I do like a drink or two at the weekend. The other thing that has helped is I changed my exercise routine to include more weight training and less aerobic activity. This has reduced my body fat and increased my muscle. Please give yourself time as it has taken me three years to have a "normal" relationship with food and now love nourishing my body. All the best xx
I am so happy to see you hitting this new method of eating full force! You can do this. It is also very interesting and I will follow your journey and wish you much success. You are encouraging us all to figure out what works for us and to pursue it.
Please don’t listen to anyone but yourself and God !! These women on here are pushing the way THEY think you should eat !! Not what is best for you !! What is best for you is the way of eating that you can live with the rest of your life!! What is best for your heart, mind, body, and soul !! I recently went through the EXACT same thing as you where I decided I would never count one more of anything or weigh one more of anything or limit an entire food group ever again!! To just eat lots of fiber and healthy foods but not stress about the rest. And guess what?? I finally have food freedom and I’m pretty much eating only CARBS ( WFPB ) and I’m finally losing weight !! I eat as much as I want to fill my emotional and physical needs !!
Thank you for saying that....the comments from women with their own agenda. If health journeys were only so simple -, right? There is no one perfect way! I get that. Bobbie gets that. YOU get that....
Great video, btw, I’m loving the longer hair on you, it looks very youthful.
Yay! This program sounds so much like the No BS Weight Loss Plan I commented about previously, without the med diet portion. I too have a hard time trying to determine if I'm full and should stop eating. What the no BS Weight Loss Plan suggests is trying to leave behind 2 bites of food on your plate. Some people even scoop those 2 bites and put them and save in a freezer bag so they can see how much food they didn't eat during the week. That part grosses me out 😂 so I'm not doing that but I am trying to leave those 2 bites behind, at least until I can figure out if I've had enough.
I think it would good for Bobbie to listen to her podcasts!
Yes!! I am a NoBS woman and what a difference
Have you tested your blood sugar? I lost weight when I stabilized my blood sugar. I found out I had a genetic condition where my pancreas does not produce enough insulin. I lost almost forty pounds and I eat the foods that allow me to control my glucose levels. I eat foods I enjoy but I keep my weight at a healthy level. No more dieting just managing glucose.
Suggestion: Get rid of the Coffee Maker Machine, bring in a Juicer and Vitamix. This is the only was to loose weight and the acidity in your body creating Arthritis.
Can i suggest something for you to try it. Get out side and walk. Do you have a nice neighborhood if you do go for a walk. Then work up to linger walks i promise you will live it. Will do wonders. I don't have anybody to walk with I walk alone but if I live near you you and I could go walking that would be great.
I can completely understand your mental burnout on tracking every bite. It's so laborious. I used to track everything on My Fitness Pal but I just dreaded (and resented!) the whole process pretty quickly. I now eat mostly eggs, beef, salmon, chicken, bacon, and a small amount of greens such as romaine and celery. I also eat dairy sparingly - half and half in my coffee, and some cottage cheese and regular cheese once in a while. I feel very satisfied and don't have the sugar/carb crashes I used to have. I hope that you will enjoy this new journey and I wish you the best!
Just my two cents….. it seems important for you to eat with your family. Would it be possible for you to meal prep for yourself and just eat your meal with your family? I moved in with my sister when the pandemic started and I regained all the weight I lost because I cooked for the family. I just started WW a few weeks ago and came to the conclusion that I have to meal prep my own meals. I had a conversation with my sister about not cooking for everyone on a daily basis. Putting myself first does not come easy but I had to….. I also find it helpful to keep it simple, I stick to meals that are easy and I tend to repeat them throughout the week.
Thrills me to see you doing this. I used to watch your old Weight Watchers videos, and while I never officially did weight watchers, I used to have my own modified version of it that I followed and successfully lost weight however, like you, just put it right back on as soon as I stopped. I did this off and on for about 15 years and finally when I turned 49 I decided enough was enough and it was time to change my entire way of thinking about food and moving my body. I started lifting weights a couple days a week and walking more. Nothing was off-limits, and I started just listening to my brain and my body and trusting it. There were a few bumps along the road and a few pounds gained and then lost And then gained and then lost but now I am settled at a really comfortable body weight and I am in the best physical shape of my life AND I’m no longer a prisoner to food! Eating is a relaxed and joyful experience now. I am now 52. This is something that will stick because I took the time to develop healthy lasting habits along the way, instead of just restricting myself to a set of rules. I found the easiest way to do this was to focus on one habit for a month and at the end of the month if it felt effortless then I would move on and add a second habit, and if it didn’t feel effortless, I would continue to focus on it for an additional month until it did feel effortless. Habits such as eating one salad per day, building half of my plate with fruit or vegetables first (then adding the other Whole Foods to the other half) taking my B12 each day, adding fermented foods daily, etc.. when you focus on one habit at a time until it’s effortless, it takes time to really develop a fully healthy lifestyle, but you can’t get there if you don’t start… good luck on your journey.
In my experience planning meals for the week makes all the difference. My husband and I plan our week on Friday or Saturday, build our grocery list, and grocery shop. We pretty much stick to Whole Foods, nothing processed, and whole grains. It’s been a process to build those habits, but it does become a way of life if you stick to it. Good luck!
I think this trying to please everyone is such a woman thing that we do. We always want to make everyone happy all the time. Simplifying dinners is the way to go. Meat cooked simply, a salad or cooked vegetable to go along side the meat and a starch. Put it on the table and let people eat what they want. You eat what you want. If you don't want to eat meat that night, don't eat it. I just don't think it's that hard to figure out. Take care of yourself and know that the other adults in your house are in charge of what they put in their bodies just like you are.
Hi Bobbi,
I’m team spread it all over! 😂
Wishing you all the best in very thing you pursue . ❤️
When you have had so many years to condition your mind to what is good, what is bad your mind won’t allow you to accept everything is not bad. We have all done this to ourselves. However, your nutritionist is right about eating when hungry and stopping when full. I feel this will really change things for you and bring success sooner then later. I hope you get to the place where you aren’t thinking of food, I’m not a good cook and I get overwhelmed with recipes that require different spices I don’t have on hand. That would be hard for me. If someone else would cook it all for me I would eat it.🤷♀️walking through your journey with you and it’s going to be so much better!
Do you eat breakfast because the clock says “it’s time to eat.” Or can you wait to make lunch your first meal?
You gotta do what's best for you! I'm with you.
Teeth scraping on a fork, had to fast forward, sorry. Please know that sound can be hard to hear for some people. ☺️
The book Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, is a game changer!!
Bobby, watch Six Miles To Supper channel. I’m your age and have had the same struggles as you. One meal a day has been my saving grace. Slow but steady weight loss that is sustainable. I eat anything I want and never think twice, measure, or deprive myself of anything.
I like this way of eating but have learnt that having boiled eggs or zucchini egg and mushroom slice in the fridge is a great hunger buster for snacking. Good Luck hun, how much did you loose u didn’t say?
I loved this video. Your previous videos with the counting and obsessing (sorry - I don't mean this in a judgmental way) made me so anxious. I tried WW with friends at work and it's a great program, but I don't do well always THINKING about food or people around me constantly talking about food. How many points? What am I eating next? I was watching you do this and it seemed to suck the joy out of your life. I believe I speak for your fans/subscribers in saying we want the very best for you and want you to be happy at every stage of your journey. 💕💕💕
Team spread it until covered !!! Natural peanut butter is the best ♥ once I switched I can't eat PB with icing sugar ingredients, just find it so gross. Now I love celery and PB in the morning (not everyday or course), not for everyone but so delicious for me 🙂 I believe baby steps help modify our taste buds too. I think I'm lucky as I love to cook so I'm thrilled with a Mediterranean way of eating as there are numerous countries, spices, herbs to change things up for me.
I've come to realize food is my friend not my enemy and my motto is picking foods that I enjoy and no longer omit a food group. It's no longer a diet, or tracking it's a way of life and I it ♥ I still menu plan and make sure I have a variety of food groups. Neily is 100% correct on what goes on the plate 1/2 is veggies, 1/4 is protein, 1/4 carb focus on real food, that's it.
Bobbie you got this, no more tracking, eat whole foods, continue with the outdoor activity or indoor but live you life to the fullest. 🎉✨🎊🥇
I think you’re right. Diets intensify a negative focus on food. It’s tough to achieve, but finding a balance is what keeps us sane, and it’s the only thing that works in the long run. Just do what’s best for you.
I take a scoop of nut butters almond peanut or cashew when I’m in between meals maybe put it on half an apple
Mindfullness is just another gimmick....
Mediterranean meals include a protein (meat or beans) and lots and lots of vegetables with just a little bit of carbs (pasta or rice or dense bread). They use very little to no processed foods.
Bless your heart, nothing you try seems to work or be long term. Definitely keep up with the bike riding and the exercise from that will help. It is not easy to lose weight, if it were we would not have so many overweight people in this world. There just is no easy, magic way. If you keep saying to yourself that what you want to eat is okay and "move on" I can't see anyone losing weight. Maybe I am missing something in the ladies rationale. It makes no sense to me if you want to lose weight. You are just dwelling on it all the time. I just could not function that way but best of luck to you.
Hi, I totally understand not wanting to track your food. I swear I have been on a diet my entire life. 52yrs old and really want to stop doing this. I have to remember what works for one person doesn't always want for you or me. I am the same way...focusing on food. I think trying to do low carb works best or keto without tracking. Protein seems so important and eating less meat...eeekkk! Eating mindfully is hard for people who struggle with weight. If l could do that i would probably be thin!
Its so hard. Wish you the best of luck! Want to add...I can't eat a slice of something without thinking..I want more! Better off not eating it. Lok
When you said, "I made this; it was gross," I laughed so hard that I had to rewind the video to hear what you said after that! Too funny. I don't know if you've tried Banza pasta, but I have found that I actually prefer that over whole wheat past. Oh, I just remembered you said you don't like chickpeas, so most likely you wouldn't like it. But, as you said, if you don't like the whole wheat pasta, you can just stick with regular. I really admire your perseverance, Bobbie!
Thanks Mary! I think I may have found a whole wheat pasta I like. I'm not sure of the name of it, but I'm sure it will be in a video coming up.
Diets never work. I have come to realize that I do better by not depriving myself of any food group. I eat what I want and if I over eat at one meal, I will eat lighter the next meal. I honestly have to say that I never feel completely full. I usually eat my first meal of the day around 1pm. Then dinner around 6 and maybe a snack after. I drink lots of water and don't exercise like I should, but working on that! Best of luck to you!
I love burnt cheese and burnt pepperoni 😂 I also love burnt bacon 😂
Italians eat small breakfasts large lunches and small dinners
Bobbie the best thing about your journey, is your not giving up. I admire your resilience. If something isn't working you admit it and try something else. That's why you're gonna succeed. I personally like a lot of foods overly cooked, such as bacon. But I'm gonna guess toast is what you like burnt? Or I saw someone else mentioned popcorn? Good luck Bobbie🤗
Hey Sharon! I also love bacon done very crispy (not burnt). I don't like burnt toast, but popcorn is the answer - so yummy! 😘
Hi Bobbie, I sympathise with how your feeling , changing how you eat is almost like a grieving process, at least that’s how it has felt for me, but I am trying to stay with it because I want a healthy retirement and I have worked too hard for it as we all do. I am in the uk and BBCFOOD is a good recipe resource for Mediterranean recipes. If you click on cuisines it will list ideas from all the Mediterranean country’s for great inspiration. Know you are not alone in the struggle, take care
Thank you Joanne!
Ditto and Amen sister! Merry Christmas!
No one can deny you are persistent!! Way to go! When I think of the Mediterranean diet (diet meaning food consumption) I think of a plate full of vegetables roasted or stir fried with olive oil and garlic, a protein and carb - variety to keep it interesting but simple. Weight loss diets make us obsessed thinking and planning our food, it's exhausting for sure. Here is all you need to think about, the Japanese Confucius saying 'Hari hachi bu" - which means eat until you are 80% full. Walk away with the thought that if you are still hungry in 20 minutes you will have something more - more often than not, given that 20 minutes, your brain will figure out that you are full. Wishing you the very best!
Oh Bobbi, I have so much to say to you. I’m praying for you to have wisdom. I guess that is all for now.
Good for you trying new things! This is a hard journey that we’re all on. It’s good to try a different avenue. I’m like you, I’m so tired of counting Calories, carbs, points, etc. that eventually will drive you crazy!! Good luck and I commend you on trying new things. You’re not alone here.
❤ I’m so glad you are working with Neilly. It looks like she is helping you change your mindset about food. I have to say that I tried weight watchers last year just for maintaining my weight. The point system allowed me to eat way too much!! Portion control and mindful eating are definitely going to help you! Good job!!!
I think working with Neily is a great choice. You mentioned that you wanted to stop dieting but it sounds like you might still be dieting if you are trying to follow the "Mediterranean Diet"? Just do you and let Neily help you with the mental shift. I give you a lot of credit for sharing this with us and thank you for actually sharing some of your conversation with Neily!! Wishing you the best because this is so so hard!!🤗
Hi Danielle - I've loved working with Bobbie and helping her with this shift.
Diet culture is so pervasive and damaging. Changing our ways is a huge - but life-changing - shift for many people.
And the "diet" in the Mediterranean diet is really a misnomer - it's more of an eating style/eating plan/way of eating. Bobbie is pursuing a plant-based approach and figuring out what works best. There is NO one perfect way to find good health.
Barilla Plus in a yellow box. Plus is protein and flax seeds. I can’t tell the difference between it and regular pasta.
Thanks Val, I'll give it a try!
I totally understand what you’re feeling. I believe every person must figure out for themselves which eating lifestyle works for them. It’s a lot of trial and error and everyone is different. I wish you great health and you deserve to enjoy your life and be happy while you are determining what works best for you.
Hi Bobbi - this sounds like a great plan. You should check out the following for some awesome recipes: Downshiftology, Paleo Grubs, and Green Healthy Cooking.
Plop it on the bread and it will be fine. That’s the team I’m on!😂 I also like natural peanut butter with no sugar added.🤷♀️ I think you’re worrying too much about all the do’s and don’ts. I’ve never had a weight problem so I don’t understand but I am thinking about you and hoping that it works out.
Great video! If dieting was easy we would all be thin. My husband keeps his snacks in a different cabinet that I don’t go into. It makes it easier. Good luck!
Friend, I LOVE the Mediterranean foods. There is no processed foods. When I go grocery shopping I stick to the outer perimeter and choosing the lean meats no ted meat for me but fish, center cut pork, , chicken , and turkey. I don’t do any white pasta but I do eat lentil, brown rice, whole wheat and garbanzo pasta. The ingredients have to be 1 but no more than 5 I love to eat something sweet every day so I have whole wheat toast with honey and almond butter or 3 dates with a handful of walnuts. I had lots of time on my hands that all it did was give my mind time to think of a snack. So I started a veggie in ground garden and a
Greenhouse garden for the coming winter. I started working out legs in the morning and if I ran out of things to do and I start thinking food I turn on the jams and I work out my arms or my buns then I shower and if I still want a snack I’ll eat a fruit. Bobbi remember lol fruit loops are not natural and Mediterranean eating is fresh . The way I see it is the food needs to be as close to what God made as possible. I like your channel and I love your honesty sister. We GOT THIS!!! P.s. your family benefits from eating fresh as well. Good luck we are with you!!!
Lentil and garbanzo pastas are delicious!! Spiralized zucchini is a great substitute for noodles too!
I gotta cover my toast all the way...every nook n cranny lol
I’ve found the No BS/Losing 100 pounds podcast tj be extremely helpful with the mental issues surrounding eating, and the diet culture nonsense we all grew up with. I also recently discovered Dr Mary Clare Haver (Galveston Diet)- her focus is on women in peri/menopause and the correct nutrition to combat the weight gain that comes with our age. I agree with you, the nonstop tracking is exhausting! It helps with accountability but it gets tiresome!
I love Dr Haver!
Can you link the first podcast you’re talking about? It sounds very interesting. Thank you.
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I’m for team spread. I also like burnt popcorn and toast. Im learning a lot from you. Good luck on this journey and thank you for sharing it.
Burnt chips
I think this is a good move for you. I know you can do this.
I I agree with you Bobbie about counting points etc. I think you’ve made the right decision to try something else. I go to Silver Sneakers three mornings each week and still am not able to lose weight. I also find meal planning a challenge since I am a widow and don’t have creative ideas for one serving. If I make recipes with more servings I don’t like to eat the same thing for days. Lemon chicken sounds great.
Ugh, I forgot to link it in the video. Here's the video where I did the lemon chicken: ua-cam.com/video/x9G6IQ3xhUY/v-deo.html
My father was from Italy. It's simple .... lots of seafood, salad (Romaine with olive oil and lemon) chicken, Vegetables and fruit. Healthy fats and get your sugar fix from nature.