Great tips to help you be less hungry

3 Tips to help you be less hungry: 
*Eat 5 walnuts or 8 almonds before a meal (roughly 65 cal) to stimulate production of cholecystokinin, a hormone that slows your stomach from emptying so you feel fuller much longer. 
*Brush your teeth frequently – at least 3-4 times a day. Not only will this give you a great smile and keep your breath fresh, but you’re much less likely to want a snack after brushing your teeth. 
*Limit yourself to 3 bites of anything you crave then wait 15 minutes before taking another bite. This will give your body a chance to register the satiety & curb your cravings!

Tuff Day

Today's a tuff day.  One of those that leaves you feeling frustrated, hurt and tired.  Maybe it's hormones, maybe it's just life, but I really want to crawl in bed eat ice cream and watch TV.  But...I know that's really not going to make me feel better.  Getting caught up on all I need to do, maybe getting in a bike ride, and spending some time in God's word will do more for me than anything else.  That is a change I've seen in me since I've begun this journey of better health and weight loss.  Seems like my coping skills have improved.  Not that I get it perfect every time.  I was talking with a friend the other day.  We are opposite of each other.  For me stress, boredom, sadness has always driven me to food.  For her, being content makes her more likely to reach for that tub of ice cream.  We're all so different, but half the battle is recognizing your weakness and giving it over to God and making the decision to put it in His hands.