Post 553437 by drisc@sunbeam.city
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(DIR) Post #553122 by jrc03c@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T16:07:54Z
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Okay, everyone, I'd like some advice. I currently work from home, which is great except for the fact that I can't seem to control how much I eat. I snack all day long, but I really need to lose some weight. This is a problem I've had for a long time, even when I wasn't working from home. Can anyone recommend good methods for self-control with food, especially if you're around it all the time? I really hate admitting all of this so publicly, but I also really need to get it under control.
(DIR) Post #553437 by drisc@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T16:29:54Z
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@jrc03c Keeping fewer snack-able items, things that you can grab and go, helped me. If it requires preparation then I usually leave it be unless I’m actually hungry. It narrows what you can keep around the house but doing that along with picking up a gravity walker from a garage sale a few years back has helped me stay below 200lbs
(DIR) Post #555260 by vaporstack@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T18:44:21Z
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@drisc @jrc03c you can also stock your fridge with only healthy things like carrots, celery sticks, hummus etc. I'm sure you know this already but soda is a big no-no. herbal tea isn't as satisfying but gives you a nice substitute ritual
(DIR) Post #555261 by neauoire@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T18:53:02Z
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@vaporstack @drisc @jrc03c Don't buy anything that comes packaged. That should limit the sweets and salty snacks, and leave you with healthy snacks. I doubt you'll eat enough carrots to make yourself fat.
(DIR) Post #555539 by attilam@mastodon.gamedev.place
2018-10-15T19:10:26Z
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@neauoire @vaporstack @drisc @jrc03c I second everything said before me; beside healthy eating also try to keep your daily routine in check. E.g. get enough sleep, get up from the computer from time to time. Glued to the screen all day and a whacked out wake/sleep pattern will make you give in to cravings easier. First hand experience 🤔
(DIR) Post #555580 by stephen@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:13:27Z
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@jrc03c Seeds and nuts are good brain food. I keep a small bowl of almonds on my desk during the day, mostly because I snack out of habit and not because I am hungry. You could try pumpkin or sunflower seeds.If you're actually _hungry_, you need to address the nutrients to calorie ratio of your meals so you can eat enough to get full without overeating.
(DIR) Post #555893 by InvaderXan@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:29:42Z
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@jrc03c Firstly, it's actually healthier to eat little and often, so chances are it's more about what you're eating. Try to reduce your intake of sugar and carbs.Two things which I do might help you:• Don't buy snacks. Instead, try snacking on things like fresh fruit. Or maybe bake your own snacks.• Don't buy soft drinks. Except for fruit juice, I haven't actually bought soft drinks to take home for at least 5 years. Iced teas and fruit infusions are easy to make.
(DIR) Post #556116 by neauoire@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:41:39Z
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@InvaderXan @jrc03c Don't buy fruit juice.
(DIR) Post #556134 by InvaderXan@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:42:50Z
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@neauoire k
(DIR) Post #556143 by neauoire@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:43:17Z
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@InvaderXan They're more often than not, sweetened. And always packaged. :)
(DIR) Post #556193 by InvaderXan@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:46:48Z
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@neauoire Some amount of packaging is impossible to avoid in many places TBH. Fortunately, I now live somewhere which is good for recycling. Also, supermarkets around here sell fresh squeezed orange juice!
(DIR) Post #556365 by neauoire@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:57:24Z
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@InvaderXan It's possible that there are places like that, I haven't seen any in my travels, but I can imagine a place with fruit juices but no fruits. I would move away if I was in such a place pronto.
(DIR) Post #556406 by InvaderXan@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T19:59:57Z
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@neauoire I've never lived anywhere like that, and the very idea of it is slightly horrifying TBH!
(DIR) Post #556459 by neauoire@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T20:02:35Z
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@InvaderXan I've been trying to stick to lush places where things grow.
(DIR) Post #557360 by BlauerKlabauter@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T20:48:37Z
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@InvaderXan @neauoire @InvaderXan @jrc03c Even fresh (orange) juice contains 100g of sugar per liter, so does 1kilo fresh oranges. The problem i see with the juice here is, you would not eat a whole net of oranges, while it is rather easy to 'drink it'. Stay with pure water against thirst.
(DIR) Post #557361 by InvaderXan@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T20:50:59Z
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@BlauerKlabauter @neauoire @jrc03c Geez, I mention something I treat myself with occasionally and suddenly everyone’s all up in my business over it...
(DIR) Post #557362 by neauoire@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T20:51:34Z
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@InvaderXan @BlauerKlabauter @jrc03c haha, sorry sorry. Didn't want to start a riot. Have a nice one :)
(DIR) Post #557495 by BlauerKlabauter@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T20:58:38Z
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@neauoire @InvaderXan @jrc03c sorry for that, but wasn't the threadstarter asking for advice?And, nothing wrong with fresh juice, for many reasons. Only, if ones changes from softdrink to juice, concerning sugar nothing is gained.
(DIR) Post #557510 by jrc03c@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T20:59:33Z
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Thanks for the advice, everyone!
(DIR) Post #557539 by jrc03c@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T21:00:41Z
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There's lots of good stuff in there. Now I just gotta do it!
(DIR) Post #557561 by neauoire@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T21:01:49Z
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@jrc03c Seen this? https://wiki.xxiivv.com/#nutrition
(DIR) Post #557678 by jrc03c@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T21:09:17Z
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@neauoire Thanks! I'll check it out.
(DIR) Post #557939 by wraidd@sunbeam.city
2018-10-15T21:27:23Z
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@jrc03c Limit or eliminate snacks and heat-it-up food and buy food that requires some prep. If you have to make it every time you'll be less inclined to graze all day.