I’m new to the site but have been following the No S guidelines for several weeks. (I will admit however that I’ve only really followed it carefully for a couple of weeks. . .I think I’m getting closer to the Habit phase!â€
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Prior to No S, I had been trying to do a program called Naturally Slim. I liked it but it was pricey and I found I just couldn’t stick with the scheduling of meals that they advise.
One of the things that has helped me with eliminating snacks is a strategy I’ve borrowed from that diet program. (It's not a trademark or anything with that program-just a strategy so I think it's OK to share here.) what they call H2Orange. It’s a concoction that consists of a combination of 7 parts water to 1 part orange juice (the “not from concentrate†kind like Tropicana. I get the no pulp version with extra calcium & Vitamin D added). If you make it with plain water, it might be necessary to add a bit of Splenda to it. I actually make 2 quarts at a time using various flavors of (store brand) Crystal Light (yes-I know it’s got artificial sweetener-sorry!). I mix the little tub of drink mix with about a cup of warm water; shake and mix it thoroughly. Then I add some more water and 1 cup of the orange juice; then fill to the top with water. Keep a couple of flavors mixed in 2 quart containers in your fridge or fill your water bottles with it—and yum—you’ve got something that keeps you going and eliminates all that caffeine and saves $$$ too if you’re used to shelling out for soft drinks all day.
Examples of proportions: For a two quart plastic container (like an old ½ gallon milk carton), use:
8 oz. orange juice to 56 oz. water (with a tub of drink mix added if you like)
Sipping on H2Orange will keep your blood sugar slightly elevated and will helps avoid “hunger pangs†and will help you past the urge to snack if that’s a problem. i.e. If you’re used to a snack mid-morning or afternoon, just have a glass of H2Orange and you’ll feel satisfied. Don’t have more than 96 oz. of H2Orange per day! I like to use the orange flavored drink mix for breakfast/mornings and the various teas for later in the day—love the peach tea flavor and the slight orange flavor just perks it up a bit.
Gotta run-and fill my water bottles for the day so I won’t be tempted to stop at Sonic for a snack!
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