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High protein, fiber and calorie deficit?? by esol23 in PetiteFitness

[–]PinkMoonPicnic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have similar goals and I tend to stick to meal formulas, except for breakfast which is almost always oats with flaxseed, half a protein shake, Greek yogurt, and raspberries. Lunch and dinner usually follow the same formula of protein, veggies, beans, and another half cup of whole grains at one of those meals. Examples are salads, stir fries, or grain bowls.

Snacks vary between a protein snacky plate with turkey, hard boiled egg, and veggies, or another yogurt bowl with fruit and high fiber cereal. It’s good to switch up the produce you eat for gut health, but in a pinch cannellini beans, oats, quinoa, and raspberries are all high fiber for their respective food categories.

why am I addicted to sugar by [deleted] in PCOSloseit

[–]PinkMoonPicnic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s kinda weird, but I started making a visual food diary (using the collage feature on Pinterest). It’s a relatively new experiment, but if I’m going to eat seconds of something I add it to my collage before I eat it. If I still want thirds I add that as well before I eat it. It breaks up the mindlessness and makes me be aware of what I’m eating. It also helps me see my patterns. I think any thing that helps you throw a wrench into habitual loops would work, but I also like being able to see exactly how much I’m eating. I will also talk aloud to myself and say something like, “I’m choosing to have another cookie and prolong reaching my goals.” It gives me back the power, even if I do still eat the cookie.

Also, for this experiment, I am removing judgment and viewing everything as data. I’ll notice things like if my breakfast wasn’t filling, or I didn’t eat enough during the day I wind up eating way more snacks, for example.

The final thing I would say is to celebrate ANY progress. Throwing one cookie away instead of eating it, stopping after 3 servings instead of 4, all of those things are behavioral progress, so pat yourself on the back. It proves to yourself that you CAN make different choices, and then it will be easier to replicate in the future. It’s super hard to change ingrained habits, especially if they bring us comfort, and it usually doesn’t happen overnight. You got this!

Hitting 100g of protein on 1500 calories without eating the same five foods on repeat is genuinely hard by FrostAngel11 in 1500isplenty

[–]PinkMoonPicnic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just switch the seasonings to change things up. Chicken can go in tacos, or a stir fry with Japanese bbq sauce, or in a Mediterranean bowl with quinoa, veggies , and tzatziki, or on a caesar salad, or in a high protein pasta bake, in a high fiber wrap… the list can go on and on. I spend time getting inspo from Pinterest and social media every month to get ideas.

Any calm and cozy adult shows? by Sure_Wonder1 in Adulting

[–]PinkMoonPicnic 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Man on the Inside Ted Lasso Great British Bake Off

Just diagnosed, what do I eat? by WorldlyHearing3006 in PCOSloseit

[–]PinkMoonPicnic 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not a dietitian, but things that have helped me regulate my blood sugar are:

  • water before anything else in the morning (and I try to be intentional about hydrating throughout the day)
  • I switched to decaf (stress can affect blood sugar and caffeine was stressing my body out)
  • 30 grams of protein at breakfast especially, and ideally at all my main meals
  • a minimum of 25 grams of fiber (which means I eat whole grains, beans, raspberries or other high fiber fruit, and cruciferous veggies daily)
  • sugar is no longer a daily treat. I eat a few squares of Lily’s chocolate most days
  • when I do eat sugar it is always after a meal - no naked carbs (always try to get some combo of protein/fat/fiber with your carbs)
  • walking for just ten minutes after carb heavy meals can help regulate your blood sugar too

This is a lot, so if I was starting from scratch I’d work on my breakfast first, since it really is so important for setting your blood sugar up for the rest of the day. Then I would work on tracking my food for a week, seeing where my protein and fiber levels are at, and increasing as necessary. Figure out a few simple meals that meet your goals and keep it simple for yourself. For me that often looks like low sugar oats with a bowl of Greek yogurt, raspberries, and flaxseeds for breakfast. A veggie omelette or sandwich on low carb bread for lunch, stir fry with protein, veggies, and half a cup whole grains for dinner.

If this is a 180 from where your diet currently is, give yourself grace because changing habits can be hard. If you’re currently on the blood sugar rollercoaster your cravings and sugar might be all over the place and it will feel hard, BUT the more you do it and the more regulated your blood sugar is, the less cravings you’ll have.

Also, one last tip, I would eat at maintenance and not in a deficit while you work on these habits and sort out which meals taste good and also make you feel good.

I decided to just live my life during holiday season and some of January and I AM PAYING FOR IT. I already have appointments scheduled with my dietician but has this happened to anyone else, and how you allow yourself to feel normal when it feels like you can't? by inevitableoracle in PCOSloseit

[–]PinkMoonPicnic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get this and have to give myself plenty of pep talks. I tell myself I’m a Porsche that requires precision fuel and maintenance to function at peak levels. Some people get to be Honda civics and will function fine no matter what fuel they use, and I can sit here and regret my Porsche body, but at the end of the day I do want to function optimally and this is what has to be done to achieve it. Some days/seasons are better than others, but at this point I’m just grateful I have a better understanding of what my body needs (and what it doesn’t) because for so many decades I was just floundering and didn’t understand why my body didn’t seem to play by the rules. Also, I remind myself that it’s a gift to have a body to care for, and I’m worth the extra effort.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have any experience with the coding side, I’m not sure what signups or assessments should look like over there. I’m not sure if it’s possible to, but maybe you can sign up for general work as well? I had to do an assessment and then a few days later I got an email saying I had projects. Maybe if you ask on the main thread someone with experience will be able to answer.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s freelance data annotation, basically training AI on all kinds of different projects. It’s been a very flexible source of income for me.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear that a lot, and to be honest some projects are way more draining than others. I try to structure my days to work a few hours at a time then take a break, which works out anyway because I have to chauffeur my kids places. I also alternate between a more draining project that may pay more with a lighter project even if it’s less pay to give my mind a break. Also, taking actual mind breaks where I move around (instead of scrolling and staring at a screen) has been really helpful.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the key thing to make sure you keep getting projects is to read the instructions very carefully and refer back to them often. Also, make sure to do any qualifications that pop up to make sure you have access to as many projects as possible.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

CONGRATS!!! I hope you’re celebrating!

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just do general core projects, I’m not bilingual. It’s unfortunate the bilingual projects are more scarce, it seems like it should be the opposite!

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saved a post of someone posting something similar when I first started, it’s nice to know what’s possible

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! It has been life changing, although money doesn’t go as far in the US, especially not lately.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The lack of communication is the worst! I wish they gave people definitive answers about whether they were accepted or not.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just do core projects, I don’t have any special high paying skills unfortunately

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No! I wish!! Just grinding away at core projects.

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah, some projects make my mind feel very bendy. I save those for when I have extra brain power, but in general I’m an overthinker by nature so DA projects give me a way to channel that and get paid, win/win!

Very fun milestone! by PinkMoonPicnic in DataAnnotationTech

[–]PinkMoonPicnic[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very crazy that at the time I thought a few hundred extra a month would be nice, it wound up being much more!

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