Comments on: Overeating: Why You Can’t Stop At One Nacho

By: Thelma

Thelma — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:03:14 +0000

I recently lost over 90 lbs on a mostly clean diet ( natural foods). Good nutrition is based on making the right choices for better health. I believe that starts with breaking junk food addictions.

By: Curlstar

Curlstar — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:16:04 +0000

As my uncle would say: You took n told them! LOL

By: Gloria

Gloria — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:32:34 +0000

Since, no much more than a year ago, a friend of mine suggested me a slight change in my breakfast (i.e. a less caloric, though equally nutritive option) I started to check the matter of calorie counting (Which I had not done before) and the revelation I got was shockingly eye-wide-opening! Yes, my average calorie intake left little doubt as to why I had been gaining weight over teh years “without being able to avoid it” … Darn, it was clear that I could have avoided it pretty well, ahem!

When you take notice that a bag of chips which is far more caloric that a nice salad with chicken breast (and realize that the salad leaves you satisfied, while the bag of chips does not) you start being more attentive at what you eat, indeed.

By: Allyson

Allyson — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:06:42 +0000

Hi Natasha, to add to Erika’s comment- being busy is a good thing. that means you are too busy to eat out of boredom, frustration, stress and all of the other triggers. Be pro-ACTIVE in your approach. Carry your water with you like an American Express Card- don’t leave home without it. Keep healthy snacks in your purse so that you are constantly eating and will never get ravenous by the time you sit down to eat. Read this blog everyday. Erika has some amazing tips and her words are in my head…good luck.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:36:36 +0000

Hello Erika,

I so love this site, i’m on it everyday, there is just so much information here. I’ve been reading your blog for about a week now, and have learned so much, a lot that i already new but didn’t seem to really “get it” I was at a party this Saturday with some soul food out of this world…a big bowl of chips were sitting there and calling my name, well i’ve been eating clean and healthy since Nov 1st 2010 i mean making very good progress, in the gym about 4 days a week, and these dang chips were like “hey baby don’t you want some of me?” i kept what you said about trying to get that “fix” and it’s really by habit, i remembered and heard your voice (tripping right?) say “are you feeding your hunger? Or are you just trying to get a fix?” Gurrrl i never got a chip and i drank water and had a few drinks, my husband and myself were very strong and grew as a unit that night. Came home happy and proud of us. So with that said, i’ll be seeing ya around!!

By: Erika

Erika — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 04:48:59 +0000

For breakfast: A grapefruit
For lunch: A wheat wrap with spinach, mushroom, alfalfa sprouts and mustard
for snacks: strawberries, bananas, grapes, etc
For dinner: Vegetable stir-fry.

Ta da!

By: Angelina

Angelina — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:26:25 +0000

What does eating mostly fruits and veggies in a day look like? I can’t put my mind around it.

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:12:29 +0000

For starters, Natasha, I wouldn’t take the phentermine! You can do this without the help of medications, trust me.

Give yourself a slow start. Start with shrinking your portion sizes and taking evening walks with your youngest little ones. They’ll appreciate the fresh air and you’ll get the physical benefits of the walk.

From there, give yourself time to grow and change. Keep reading through the site, because I’ve discussed my own struggles and how I’ve gotten past them. If you have any other questions, feel free to shoot me an e-mail.

By: Natasha Aiken

Natasha Aiken — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:05 +0000

I’m trying to lose about 50 pounds. I have a Wii Fit and Phentermine.I am married with four kids. The youngest is two. I’m in school and trying to find time to get this weight off. Any suggestions?