nearly time for action!!!!

so i am currently doing exmas now for college so i have been eating loads the last while so i will be ok for them but..i only have 3 more exams to do and then i am going back to my old ways.. I am going to eat less, walk more and if i eat too much i will be sick just like before. i cant wait, i no it sounds weird but im so excited about doing this because i put on so much weight over the last while!!! does anyone have any tips on drinks that i should have to help loose weight like green tea? or food that keeps you full but is low in fat?

Thanks.

Submitted by Heard What You ... on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 22:06.

Potatoes are incredibleee. A baked potato provides vitamins and minerals, tons of energy, is very filling, and is low in calories. Also lean meats have fewer calories than you think. There is a drink called Enviga that is amazingg. It's clinically proven to help you lose weight. It's a sparkling green tea, they sell it at CVS I believe. Ummm hmm Crystal Light and Special K both make protein drink mixes that fight off hunger cravings, and drinking those and chewing Extra fruit gum will help. Special K also makes a lot of filling foods with very few calories. Remember to eat very, very slowly. Give your body time to realize that your stomach is full and you will end up not eating nearly as much as you would. Eat around someone else and pretend to be totally engaged in conversation and "forget" to eat your meal except for a few bites every once in a while. Be sure to space out your eating when you do sit down, but eat several very small snacks throughout the day instead of a few big meals.

Submitted by xbutterflyx on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 05:24.

thanks a million! are jacket potatoes not full of carbs tho?? i am going to start in early may and i want to do a strict daily calorie count, how many calories should i be taking in a day to ensure that i loose weight?

Submitted by Heard What You ... on Sat, 05/09/2009 - 10:53.

Well it depends on your weight, how much you exercise, etc. There's some calculator, let me find it...

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

That will tell you how much you should be intaking to lose weight and fat.

also, nutritiondata.com has some helpful resources.

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