fengor Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 the right salad sauce can make a world of difference! I recommend 2 tablespoons of honey msutard, 3 tablespoons of sherry vinegar and 4 tablespoons of neutral tasting oil. With that brand of honeymustard a friend pointed out to me i could die for the stuff. Oh and Bacon! Every salad is better with bacon! There is one rule, above all others, ... Whatever comes, face it on your feet. Robert Jordan, The Great Hunt Lvl 2 Half-Elf Ranger STR:4 | DEX:2.5 | STA:5 | CON:3 | WIS:5 | CHA:3 Daily Grind Story of a Ranger: 1st chapter, 2nd chapter, 3rd chapter, 4th chapter Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I have a ridiculously sensitive stomach, acid reflux and ibd, therefore sometimes I just feel sick and the thought of food makes it worse. I have to force myself to eat something though or the pain is unbelievable. It has gotten a bit better since getting off the fast food, but I still have bad days. My salads, which is lunch almost every day are packed, good fats and protein included, and big. Breakfast has gotten kinda boring but I haven't found good alternatives yet, anything but eggs leaves me hungry an hour later. Dinner is highly variable, and my snacks are usually a piece of fruit or yogurt. And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
fengor Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Almonds are a secret tip if you need to sneak in more claories. they are tasty and hae very high calories. You can either eat them as a snack. or crack a few into small pieces and sprinkle a salad or yogurt with them There is one rule, above all others, ... Whatever comes, face it on your feet. Robert Jordan, The Great Hunt Lvl 2 Half-Elf Ranger STR:4 | DEX:2.5 | STA:5 | CON:3 | WIS:5 | CHA:3 Daily Grind Story of a Ranger: 1st chapter, 2nd chapter, 3rd chapter, 4th chapter Link to comment
marionette Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 A big salad, with fats and protein only coming in at 200 calories? That sounds very low. 1oz chicken breast alone is 47 calories and a serving is 3-4oz. 1tbsp olive oil is 120 calories. I understand about the stomach issues. Part of my my breakfast is usually just fruit I pick at until lunch is because my stomach will wholesale reject anything some days. When you wake up dry heaving it isn't pleasant to think about food, much less eat it! Greasy food? We won't talk about how quickly that tends to evacuate itself. There have been a few close calls. Human AdventurerStr: 3 | Dex: 2 | Sta:2 | Con:3 | Wis:3 | Cha:2I've got no strings to hold me down, to make me smile or make me frown... Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Almonds are a secret tip if you need to sneak in more claories. they are tasty and hae very high calories. You can either eat them as a snack. or crack a few into small pieces and sprinkle a salad or yogurt with them Everyone says that, but my small list of foods I can not stomach, ever, are almonds, coconut, and hazelnut. Like I can't even smell them. Makes people crazy lol. And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
fengor Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 hmm ok sorry didnt know that Then i'd try to go for fats and oils as plan b. Bacon is one of my favourite foods after all There is one rule, above all others, ... Whatever comes, face it on your feet. Robert Jordan, The Great Hunt Lvl 2 Half-Elf Ranger STR:4 | DEX:2.5 | STA:5 | CON:3 | WIS:5 | CHA:3 Daily Grind Story of a Ranger: 1st chapter, 2nd chapter, 3rd chapter, 4th chapter Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Full-fat yogurtFull-fat mayonnaiseCheeseMilkOlive oilBaconNutsAvocadoSweet potatoSquashGreen/red/yellow/etc pepperOnion all good options. Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I guess I will have to go back to meticulous accounting and see what's really going on. I did it for a few weeks and got obsessed. I have a base knowledge of what things are, calorie wise and figured that would get me through (my food list doesnt change much each day) but maybe that's not good enough. And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
marionette Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 It might help give you a clearer idea of what is going on. Human AdventurerStr: 3 | Dex: 2 | Sta:2 | Con:3 | Wis:3 | Cha:2I've got no strings to hold me down, to make me smile or make me frown... Link to comment
Linada Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 A sensitive tummy certainly makes things tricky. I used to battle constant nausea until i gave up gluten.Have you ever done an elimination diet? It takes some work to plan, but if you can get rid of some of your issues it would be worth it. There's tons of things that could be the culprit without causing instant reactions. Gluten, dairy, nightshades, fibre... Level 2 Wood Elf Druid Str 5| Dex 7 |Sta 3| Con 5.5| Wis 11.5 | Cha 3.5 Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 A sensitive tummy certainly makes things tricky. I used to battle constant nausea until i gave up gluten.Have you ever done an elimination diet? It takes some work to plan, but if you can get rid of some of your issues it would be worth it. There's tons of things that could be the culprit without causing instant reactions. Gluten, dairy, nightshades, fibre... All of the above please? Just about everything I eat causes an inflammatory response in my body somewhere, skin, stomach...etc. When I eat is just as important as what too. If I go to bed hungry I'm sick in the morning, but too close to bed I'm up a few hours later. Right now I'm working on finding the balance between what I eat and how I feel. It is improving, my bad days are much fewer. I have semi-successfully been off prednisone for 7 weeks, that wasn't even an option for the better part of last year. And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
castelluzzo99 Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 Have you seen a naturopath for your stomach issues? If you can find a good one that deals with gastrointestinal issues, I'll bet he or she could help figure out what's causing you trouble. Maybe you need to do a cleanse of some kind. By any chance, have you cut out all GMOs from your diet? Because those can wreck havoc in your body. Princess Ranger - Level 1First Challenge Thread2STR | 3DEX | 4STA | 5CON | 3WIS | 5CHAMy Fitness Pal | Exercise Diary | My Epic Quest Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 I have been dealing with my gi and skin issues for 16+ years. I feel like I've tried it all. I haven't obviously but I have kind of just accepted it I guess. And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
Incantor Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 So how's it going, Porchcricket? Are you feeling any more motivated? Level 3 High Elf Enchanter in Half-Orc Illusion RAWR! STR 2.5 : DEX 2 : STA 2 : CON 2.5 : WIS 5 : CHA 3.5First Challenge Second Challenge Current Challenge Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hey, thanks for checking in! I have way more good days than bad, so I'm doing better. Working on realizing it's the long term that's most important. There is another girl at work trying to "diet", so I'm focusing a bit on being a good example for her. That's helping me also. And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
Incantor Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Are you participating in the challenge? I looked for a thread for you but couldn't find one. Level 3 High Elf Enchanter in Half-Orc Illusion RAWR! STR 2.5 : DEX 2 : STA 2 : CON 2.5 : WIS 5 : CHA 3.5First Challenge Second Challenge Current Challenge Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'm not, I couldn't get over my fear of failure. I'm very hard on myself. I was having a he'll of a time figuring out what my goals should be. And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
Incantor Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 It's not too late! You couldn't ask for a more supportive community. I think you should reconsider. Accept the challenge, join an accountabilibuddies group, and they will help you define your goals. Do you know that perfectionism and fear of failure are intertwined? We think we have to do it perfectly or we should not do it all. But that's not healthy! You have to give yourself permission to fail. What's important is to TRY, and if you fail, TRY AGAIN! You'll never achieve perfection, but you can certainly move yourself down the path further than you are right now. Come on, give it a try, what's the worse thing that could happen? We're all cheering for you! Have you read this article yet? Level 3 High Elf Enchanter in Half-Orc Illusion RAWR! STR 2.5 : DEX 2 : STA 2 : CON 2.5 : WIS 5 : CHA 3.5First Challenge Second Challenge Current Challenge Link to comment
porchcricket13 Posted June 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 I have read that article, though I may need a refresher And in this existence, I'll stay persistent And I'll make a difference, and I will have lived it- MFTP Battle Log Link to comment
TankGrrl Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Hi Porchcricket, Have you signed up yet?? Come on, you know you want to. It's all fun after all.I think you should have a goal of failing at one thing everyday. Only joking.. I think I just made some counselor somewhere cry with my bad advice Every little habit formed is a step on your road to glory! How about a fun goal... - Try one new thing every day- Cook a new recipe once a week- Put a buck in a jar every time you criticize yourself for something, at the end of 6 weeks take all the money and donate it to your favorite charity or buy dinner for a homeless person or buy a coffee for everyone you work with, or just random strangers and turn that negativity into something awesome.- spend 30 mins every day learning a new language You'd be more than welcome in my accountabilibuddies group, Courage, wisdom and power! Level 10 - Ironborn sellsword Weight loss goal: 90kg --> 70kg Endurance goal: non-stop 5km Power goal: 10 full form pushups Find me: My Fitness Pal | Fitbit | Feb 16 challenge "I don't want to have a dozen sons. I want to have adventures" ~ Asha Greyjoy Link to comment
Mr. Decay Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 The other day I was put in a several day long situation where eating healthy was nearly impossible, and exercise was limited to doing lunges and squats when I wasn't in anyone's way, since then, it's been like 3 days and I'm still eating poorly and not working out.. I'm having motivational issues at the moment myself. T_T Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 Take a day to be unmotivated, but get back on it the next day! Porchcricket - join the challenge! 5 weeks is better than no weeks! Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
LegoLady45 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Perhaps it is a plateau and if you "mix it up" a little you can resume progress? Do something different for exercise, or location, or time of day? And yes, make sure you are actually eating enough. And getting enough water. Good luck! Link to comment
Guest asdf Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Elliot Hulse recently posted a great video in response to one of his followers asking how to get motivated. Link to comment
Wolfhorde Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 ^ That. While I don't agree with everything Eliott puts forward some of the stuff is incredibly insightful and at least some good food for thought and especially that one nailed it IMO. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.†- Vince Lombardi Wolf, level 1 Vampire assassinSTR 2|DEX 3|STA 2|CON 3|WIS 3|CHA 2 Wolfish Philosophy Current challenge Link to comment
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