So. I did it - I put my wallet where my mouth is and I joined Weight Watchers!

[FallenPixels]

It makes sense, I was increasing protein and I stayed on track. I had a little carb binge (staying in points) and craved stuff

Not looking forward to weigh-in, I was already up on Friday and then went out for dinner and drinks with friends

[ssbean]

Let me know if there is a better place to post this.....well after seeing my Natureopath yesterday I got some possible insight into why I have been craving sweets like mad!

I just figured it was because I had been without sugar ( well mostly ) since April and my body was freaking out.

She asked me if I have reduced my intake of my protein much, and by golly once I reviewed my food journals I absolutely had!! There were many meals in some days, and several days in a row, that I just ate very light...veg, rice, salads, my fruits.
She said it can cause cravings for sweets, anyone else heard this? I forget the reason why now...must search Google for that I guess.

Interesting! I eat a protein at every meal and I still crave sugar. When I am tired I really have a hard time fighting those sugar cravings. I have never heard this so I can't offer any help but I hope you can find more info.

[alicia]

Interesting! I eat a protein at every meal and I still crave sugar. When I am tired I really have a hard time fighting those sugar cravings. I have never heard this so I can't offer any help but I hope you can find more info.

I have heard similar things before that your body craves things not necessarily what you have limited/cut out. Craving cheese is a fat-deficiency I think. Craving sugar is supposedly because of blood sugar fluctuations and it's the quick fix, rather than complex options.

I am with ssbean - my sugars are pretty constant (I have a paranoid diabetic fiancé who tests me frequently) soooo, I just like sugar?

[FallenPixels]

Its not about having protein but high protein I think

Personally, I think sugar is just addictive, I leave some points/calories to allow myself some because I know I will want them. If by the end of the day the craving isnt bad, then I have a healthier snack, but I dont deprive myself of the sweets I want

Maintained this week, which given the weekend, is pretty good

[walkonby]

yup I maintained as well ( don't know how?? ) I also increased the protein at each meal from 2 oz to 3 or 4 oz. See if that helps fend off the cravings.

[natynat]

I am starting WW on Monday and I am scared out of my wit! I'm 155lbs and need (ok--doc says I'm a healthy weight...so i WANT) to get down to 140lbs. I'm 5'8" so my daily allowance is only 27 pts. I was looking through the booklet of points and I think I will be eating toast and eggs for the rest of my life :'( (the points add up soooo fast!). I have to say though, this thread is very inspirational

[FallenPixels]

Toast points add up (coming from the carb junkie)
Eat lots of veggies, they are point free
The best way to feel full is to take a reg plate and visually split it into 4 segments. 1 is meat, 1 starch (whole grain if poss) and the other half are veggies

[FallenPixels]

1.1lbs this week

[Granger]

Congrats on all of the weight loss and effort toward it! I am looking to stop putting junk in my mouth. Not sure why I do it, probably something related to instant gratification or emotional eating. I am going to check into this thread more often for inspiration and try exercising in place of chip eating. You guys are awesome. Every time I blink I have more in common with SCers.

[alicia]

I did my bust/waist/hip measurements yesterday with my running buddies, and I'm happy to say that I'm down 5 inches in my waist! We'll measure them in a month or so again.

Also, you know how there is pear shape and apple,... did you know there is a banana shape? Apparently I am it... I always just called myself a cylinder but I should be called a banana. 46% of you women out there are also bananas.

[FallenPixels]

A banana? Who knew
I am a pear

[natynat]

A banana? First time I hear this lol. Sounds cute :p

My third day on WW today, so far so good! Points add up super quick though...especially when I'm in school 8:30 am to 5:30pm. Yesteday 10 of my 27 pts went into that window of time with a simple sandwhich, cheesestring, and oreo thinsations! Haven't used any bonus points, I'm keeping them for one day "off"

[alicia]

I'm not crazy ladies

[FallenPixels]

makes sense, although it makes me think of someone kinda bent in the middle

[natynat]

makes sense, although it makes me think of someone kinda bent in the middle

Lol!