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Try not to concern yourself with calories and all that jazz,
Just eat according to your requirements for that day, if you are super busy eat foods that will sustain the levels of energy you need to get things done! dont eat till you are full, if you are driving 30miles away you dont need to fill up the tank, your body is the same.
I used to feel hungry all the time when I lived in Australia, since coming to Japan 10 years back my mind and body have become accustomed to smaller portions of good food, I rarely feel hungry, and my energy levels are peaking
peace
Just eat according to your requirements for that day, if you are super busy eat foods that will sustain the levels of energy you need to get things done! dont eat till you are full, if you are driving 30miles away you dont need to fill up the tank, your body is the same.
I used to feel hungry all the time when I lived in Australia, since coming to Japan 10 years back my mind and body have become accustomed to smaller portions of good food, I rarely feel hungry, and my energy levels are peaking
peace
Vegs are filling, nutritious, low calorie. Also, go for fiber.
Not to hijack the thread, but I'm really interested in fitness in Japan. I'm planning a move there (Tokyo first, then maybe Kyoto, Fukuoka or a medium sized city) next year. I'm a bit concerned about the costs. Would I be able to get things like nat peanut butter, brown rice, oatmeal and so forth at a reasonable price? Or would I be eating primarily Japanese food? What are the gyms like? Could I join a decent gym with a good selection of free weights for a reasonable price?
One thing that I like if I'm really hungry is peanut butter on whole wheat toast. It maybe isn't all that low calorie wise but it satisfies me whether I am craving salty, crunchy or sweet things, and I feel like its a good protein choice and stops me from 'grazing'.
For fruit, I find bananas very filling - more so than other fruit for some reason.
Soup can also be good - it can take a while to eat and if you want to make it more nutritiuus, throw a half a cup of frozen mixed vegetables in to a can of low sodium canned soup - a little more like homemade.
For fruit, I find bananas very filling - more so than other fruit for some reason.
Soup can also be good - it can take a while to eat and if you want to make it more nutritiuus, throw a half a cup of frozen mixed vegetables in to a can of low sodium canned soup - a little more like homemade.
and you PHIL will be just fine!! no matter what the answers are- you are an overcomer!
what do you do to live in these foreign countries like this? (in the spirit of highjacking his thread of course.
AND one more thing iraqua--- if you are going to lose weight there is going to be some discomfort. Accept that too.
Dear thread Hijacker hehe
I guess it all depends on what your expenses are now, before I can really say if it would be expensive here, Tokyo is expensive, but so are all major cities.
I live in a northern city of about 1.3 million people here in Japan.
The gym I go to is bare bones, mainly free weights, no pool etc and it set me back $50 US a month, no joining fees...most full gyms like golds etc are about $100-130us per month.
I really dont find japan that expenive for food, though fruit is in general expensive here. Banana's are usually very cheap, 3kg bag of rice is around $15-20 and yes there are a variety of international food shops in every town or city that stock PButter and all them home goodies.
I found at first the food wa a challenge to get ued too, always craving steaks and Kababs etc, but that passed really quickly and now the idea of a huge steak is like...hmmmmm, nah think I will go Sushii tonight!
The sushii here is amazing, so different than the usually western sushii, and quite cheap around $1 for a plate with 2 pieces on it, usual susii fest will set me back around $15-20.
If you live alone, then eating out is the cheapest option and the range of foods available is amazing... dont stress it, most people wind up loving this place and never wanting to leave, i know I never want to.
peace
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I guess it all depends on what your expenses are now, before I can really say if it would be expensive here, Tokyo is expensive, but so are all major cities.
I live in a northern city of about 1.3 million people here in Japan.
The gym I go to is bare bones, mainly free weights, no pool etc and it set me back $50 US a month, no joining fees...most full gyms like golds etc are about $100-130us per month.
I really dont find japan that expenive for food, though fruit is in general expensive here. Banana's are usually very cheap, 3kg bag of rice is around $15-20 and yes there are a variety of international food shops in every town or city that stock PButter and all them home goodies.
I found at first the food wa a challenge to get ued too, always craving steaks and Kababs etc, but that passed really quickly and now the idea of a huge steak is like...hmmmmm, nah think I will go Sushii tonight!
The sushii here is amazing, so different than the usually western sushii, and quite cheap around $1 for a plate with 2 pieces on it, usual susii fest will set me back around $15-20.
If you live alone, then eating out is the cheapest option and the range of foods available is amazing... dont stress it, most people wind up loving this place and never wanting to leave, i know I never want to.
peace
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A good 1 to 2 servings (1=150c and 2=300c) of oatmeal is filling with a little skim milk and raisins. Drink a couple of glasses of water with the oatmeal. The oatmeal will asbsorb the water in the stomach and make it swell just a tad.
Also a fiber rich food tends to swell as well, and are good to consume for a filling feeling.
Milk also tends to give a temporary bloat feeling when consumed by itself.
Also a fiber rich food tends to swell as well, and are good to consume for a filling feeling.
Milk also tends to give a temporary bloat feeling when consumed by itself.
Ha, ha, thanks ff. I could tell you that I was independently wealthy but I'd be lying. I teach EFL (English as a Foreign Language) so the world is my office! I've got itchy feet and I love it!
Thanks for the info. I've gotten used to the laughable prices here in VN, but it all sounds very do-able over there. I agree with you that Japan is a really cool place. I've been, but not lived there... I am totally looking forward to touching down at Narita, an ice-cold Asahi somewhere in Tokyo and a new adventure!
Ah yes Asahi Super dry, the ol' silver bullet!
Well have a blast over here, love the Rollins quote also, that guy is brilliant, in reference to his ideas and ideals not so big on the singing hehe
Vegetables - lots of vegetables... Good nutrients (fiber), and low in calories. If you're pressed for time, just wash and eat (sugar snap peas come to mind).
Another good one is STRAWBERRIES. Low cal, lots o' vitamins, taste great and go well blended in whey shakes and give them a thick, rich consistency - with a bit of splenda or stevia who needs ice-cream?
Reason enough not to be sedentary!
You hit the nail on the head there. I remember some uncomfortable times when I was losing, but then you know you're doing something.
Yeah, I'm more of a Black Flag fan really, but that one Rollins song is a gem.