Summary Jun 25, 2008

Central theme-
How to trick yourself into eating less.


Thoughts for the week-
We can use physiological and psychological tools to trick ourselves into eating less.

Physiological: Being in accord with or characteristic of the normal functioning of a living organism. (whatever that means)

• Drink water to suppress hunger
• Delay eating by exercising before dinner
• Eat bulky fruits and vegetables instead of hi-calorie small foods (chocolate)

Psychological: Pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena

• Remind yourself of your values. Use them to remember why you're trying to live healthy
• Feel in control of your food intake
• Ask for help from others in your weight loss journey... get encouragement!
• Learn from experience. Remember how you felt last time you stuffed yourself?

Other tricks:

• Over estimate (round up) your food Points
• Cross out an extra Point or two once or twice a week as if you ate them, but didn't
• Track Points, water, veggies, fruits, and oils like your life depended on it. Write it all down

Recipe:
CROCKPOT CRANBERRY PORK
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
1/2 cup sugar free apricot preserves
2# pork tenderloin (or chicken)

Spray crock pot with cooking spray (PAM)
Place all ingredients in crock
Cook on low all day