Tips to Stop Overeating - How I lost 183 LBS | Half Of Carla

[@veroniquetravers1556]

I lost 100lbs in about 7-8 months. Now regained 20. I’m on the struggle bus. I need to pick myself back up and not give up.

[@reeseycup85]

You got this !!

[@jome3657]

I'm pulling for you! You've done it before, you can do it again:)

[@empressswiss2080]

When u loose weight b4 u start eating regularly u have to eat to maintain the weight and if u were working out u have to continue then slowly cut down if u don't want to work out as much. Otherwise u will gain the weight back. Ur body needs time to tell itself this is d weight am comfortable at and this is what I need to maintain. Otherwise ur body will want to go back to what it's use to so u will have to invest a few months into allowing ur body to be comfortable at the new weight and function at that weight. I too struggled, I went on vacation to Japan and I went to see a nutritionist there just to see what they would recommend vs what am used to here in the U.S and I have no regrets because it absolutely worked. Also keep in mind that how ur body burns through fat has a lot to do with how u eat. If an orange is 250 calories and a slice of cake is 200 calories the cake is going to spike ur insulin higher and keep it there longer and untill it goes back down ur body won't be in fat burning mode so in order to not feel deprived I was told to designate 1 day out of the week where I don't over eat and go crazy, I eat the amount that I usually would but I get to eat whatever I want and because ur eating well for the other days it won't cause u to gain weight and u won't feel restricted. It absolutely works for me. I was also told that I could do fasting by skipping breakfast and start my eating day anytime after 1pm in the afternoon. By practicing to do that it eliminates snacking and thats how I got rid of snacking and when I started eating after fasting I made 1 of my meals raw or mostly raw. I do that with dinner and eat whatever for lunch as long as it's not sugar filled stuff. That way my body has more time to break it all down cause it's still day time when am more active vs dinner time when ur body is starting to wind down to go into repair mode. So I do a vegan dinner, if not then i add fish. I hope this this can help u too if u decide to try. If u over eat and snack fasting is the best and easiest way to fight it. And always have baby Cucumbers or just 1 big cucumber with mabe tuna mixed with mayo if u don't want to have cucumber alone to snack on when ur hungry. Drink a bottle of water with that and give urself 10. U will be so full with just a snack. Snacks can be filling if u choose them correctly. Also use less fruit in smoothies cause they have a lot of natural sugars which does spike insulin. If u do want a bit of sweetness toss some monkfruit sweetener in ur smoothie instead cause that does not spike insulin.

[@sofiavalenzuela4053]

Cheering for you🎉

[@susankolberg963]

Fantastic weight loss. Rededicate yourself. You've worked so hard and you deserve to enjoy the health you've obtained. 👍

[@GJLynn-so4rx]

1. Be grounded, present, and in your body. *Check to see if you can feel your feet. 2. Pre-portion food 3. No distractions. 4. Put down the fork between bites 5. Make an Agreement with self. * Allow yourself to have more if you really want it 6. Wait 20 minutes between portions 7. Move/ Change your environment to reduce snacking or falling back into old habits 8. Practice - it's all a work in progress and be kind to yourself

[@mtgela]

Thank you

[@kaycooper8196]

Carla, I've lost 142 pounds. Some from grief after losing my parents and my beloved husband of 30 years. But now my doctor says I have 21 pounds more to lose. I suffer from sever neuropathy in my hands and feet. I can't feel anything but pain. So exercise is very hard. I'm feeling like this last 21 pounds is the hardest to lose. I'm diabetic and a junk foodie on some days, which I'm trying hard to not do. I'm not hungry all the time like I once was. There are days I don't eat anything till late afternoon.Which is bad because of my insulin shots I need. I'm a mess. I look in the mirror and I still see my 300 pound self. My friends and family don't understand this when I try to explain my feelings.I went from a women's 36W to a 14 regular. Sadly I still feel way too large. I'm listening well to your advice. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. ♡☆♡☆.

[@claudialane6637]

As

[@susankolberg963]

Wow. You accomplished so much already. I hope you can find the desire to keep going.

[@dianethompson9525]

Wow! You’ve accomplished a lot! Congratulations!! Maybe your doctor is wrong? Maybe where you are at is a good place for your body. Just let yourself be and maintain for awhile and then decide if you would be healthier if you lost more! Do you know that people with anorexia still see a fat person in the mirror when in reality they are skin and bones! Look at old pictures of yourself and take plenty of pictures of your present self! Look at the beautiful difference and celebrate!

[@INAN2222]

💖💖💖

[@mv894]

@@dianethompson9525 Such great advice!

[@ananse77]

My biggest problem is comfort / entertainment eating. Hard to give it up when it feels like one of the few pleasures in my life.

[@sashadieken1]

🖤I'm turning 76 next month--is it too late for me? No, it's not! Thanks for all the tips :)

[@diezuckerbackerin5112]

It's never too late.

[@amywiseart]

Thank you for emphasizing PRACTICE. I have a history of black-and-white thinking and perfectionism. When trying something new, it helps to go into it with the expectation that you won't be great at it in the beginning! However, it's also very important recognizing each win, no matter how small. Every time I leave the gym, on the walk back to my car I reflect on what I've learned during that session and what I could try out next time. Not only does it make me feel accomplished but also inspires motivation! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@mariamnader2016]

The tips to stop overeating : 1-be grounded 2-Pre portion ur food 3-no distraction 4-put ur fork down between ur mouthful 5-make an agreement that u can have more 6-wait 20 minute between finishing my last mouthful of my portion nd the next mouthful 7-move 8-practise

[@kristinanne6534]

I’m 19 pounds into my weight loss journey and I’m so thankful that I found your channel. I really resonate with your experience and I’m doing a lot of inner child work myself. Thanks for the inspiration. 🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

🖤🖤🖤

[@juliedunlap1]

The 20 minute wait is brilliant and it works.

[@HalfofCarla]

Thanks Julie!

[@ashleypeterson460]

Began watching you last week and you’ve inspired me to start now and not wait for new year. I’ve roller-coastered through the years and am now about 30lbs away from my goal and I feel like I’m mentally ready to begin. It helps knowing that if you can lose over 100lbs in a year, I can lose 30 🙌🏼

[@HalfofCarla]

You certainly can Ashley, just keep going till you get there

[@joanneentwistle7653]

🖤 I am thrilled that I just recently found your channel. I am 336 lb. I did lose 76 lb at one point from my highest weight of 358 lb, but it climbed up again, and lockdown didn't help. I have watched a few of your videos, and your insights reinforce a few things I have recently learned about myself eg. intermittent fasting helps in my case and have learned many new ideas thus far. Please continue this channel...you may not realize how many people you're helping, like me!

[@jellyrcw12]

Overeating in social situations is my main struggle, thanks for sharing. Love the Irish accent too.

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

I am going to save this video and watch it when I am slipping. Everything makes me over eat … happy, sad, anxious, … you understand. Putting the fork down is a great tip! I will try it! The pandemic and living alone makes me seek the comfort of watching TV when I eat. Waiting twenty minutes is also a great tip! Thank you Carla. ❤️ Suzy

[@samanthascott5558]

🖤. I LOVE the tip about waiting 20 minutes after eating to see if you truly need more. All of the tips were great!

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you Samantha 🖤

[@jujubee344]

The one about telling yourself "you can have more if you want" really spoke to me. I've had success with this as well, and I agree it takes away the anxiety you feel about being deprived. I can eat more but I choose not to. I have other goals that are more important to me right now. No need to stress about it.

[@HCF29]

Thank you for this! So many videos just talk about the practical side - I know how to eat, I know what to eat, I just don't know how to not eat for comfort.

[@HCF29]

🖤

[@avapilsen]

Same

[@grantdervishi8186]

Thank you Carla. You make the most inspirational weight loss videos I have ever seen. When I went to your country in March I didn't overeat. And Dublin has a lot of good restaurants !

[@HalfofCarla]

Fair play!! We're not too shabby with places to eat

[@joywhitley3141]

Your tips resonate with me! I've lost 75 pounds three times and this time I've maintained for over a year. Thank you.

[@terrilee36]

Giving yourself grace... love that line.

[@HalfofCarla]

🖤🖤🖤

[@amyljfaves]

I’ve watched a few of your videos so far and I really appreciate the advice you give. It’s all level headed and supportive. I appreciate that you acknowledge it’s a journey and that you are considerate of where everyone is at on their journey. Great content! Thanks for sharing!

[@wandathorpe6471]

I have to say these are some of the best tips I’ve heard in a very long time! Thanks so much for sharing❤️

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much Wanda 🖤🖤🖤

[@BellaLouisaatje]

I have been working with a dietitian. I have learned that I ate too little during my meals and that was the reason I binged. So now I am learning to eat more during dinners and eat less during binges. I notice I don't have binges that much anymore. But emotional eating I hadn't addressed yet.. I'm planning to now. I like the tip to wait 20 minutes before eating again. And I tell myself; I can have anything I want in moderation... I also drink a glass of water or tea after each meal or snack. And I made it a habit to drink warm tea in the evening as a comfort instead of snacking.

[@tealalovesheavymetalandcats]

Wow. This resonated with me so much. I'm so thankful to find your channel. You're amazing! I have about 200 pounds to lose & it is beyond daunting. But implementing these tools really makes sense to me. Especially the being in the moment of the bite you're eating now. Not obsessing over the next bite. I've binged on sweets where I get in a zone of just shoving cookies in my mouth.

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much, and good luck with your journey 🖤🖤🖤

[@tealalovesheavymetalandcats]

@@HalfofCarla Thank you bunches! Also, I adore your accent. I am from the USA & am happy to say I have Irish ancestry 💚🧡💚

[@dailydedication2663]

You can do this Ms Teala. Just be 1% better than yesterday❤️

[@drotikoafisahdjabaexecutiv1065]

The 20min tip is really helpful 🖤.

[@elizabethhicks2957]

Thank you for sharing. I’m tired of procrastinating about working on weight loss. Just found your channel and you are inspiring. 🖤

[@taramoore2311]

Great ideas! I find myself eating that second portion and often afterwards find I am stuffed and wished I would have stuck to just one. I love the idea of making a deal and waiting 20 min and plan to try this. Thanks for the tip! 🖤

[@markkidwell9716]

Congrats to you and your partner on your upcoming addition to your family. Tips are great, I really like them. I am on an IF, keto and autophagy journey for health reasons. My goal is to lose 60# lost, 15 so far.

[@joannebrauer2688]

I also want to lose 60#. I’ve lost 11 so far with IF. My hardest component is exercise. I am gradually incorporating it into my life but, I will never join a gym because I know myself now. If it snows or the weather is bad, I don’t feel like getting myself into the car and driving somewhere else. I seem to be doing fine in my own home.

[@joannebrauer2688]

I also want to lose 60#. I’ve lost 11 so far with IF. My hardest component is exercise. I am gradually incorporating it into my life but, I will never join a gym because I know myself now. If it snows or the weather is bad, I don’t feel like getting myself into the car and driving somewhere else. I seem to be doing fine in my own home.

[@markkidwell9716]

@@joannebrauer2688 I ran into a plateau at 17#, I am heavily insulin resistant and have been doing Keto and 72-hour extended fasts to try and breakthrough to 20# loss. My IF and Keto only seem to have me static right now.

[@Wanderlust.428]

Thanks for sharing these pearls of wisdom. Greetings from Boston!🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

🖤🖤🖤

[@kailisanderson6686]

🖤🖤 love these strategies! Another that has worked for me is to brush my teeth or have a cup of mint tea. My changing the flavor in my mouth, sometimes the craving to have more of something would disappear 😊

[@jenniferlancaster7040]

Thanks for the sensible tips instead of unrealistic restriction and unachievable goals. black heart

[@janelleburdick8753]

🖤 Thank you! I cant wait to try these tips out....I have never heard a lot of them so I'm very hopeful!

[@BrittanyMolloEccles]

🖤 I will incorporate more of these. I look forward to knowing when I’m actually full. It’s definitely something I’m not in tune with and would like to be.

[@sophrosyne3760]

Carla, thank you for this inspiring content! It feels reassuring knowing that food addiction can be adjusted and newer, healthier habits can be made.

[@jellyrcw12]

The move tip is genius, thank you

[@AdeleInTheMiddle]

Such great tips! Putting those healthy boundaries back in for yourself really is the key xx

[@HalfofCarla]

Healthy boundaries are so important 🖤🖤🖤

[@AdeleInTheMiddle]

@@HalfofCarla yep, we so often weren’t given them as children and now have to parent ourselves 🖤

[@stlaw08]

I dun have a weight loss story, though I need to lose 20kg/44lbs to be in BMI zone. Interesting that Ireland provides psychological help. Your tips are great & u look good. Your eye contact & voice are so engaging, at least for me. Safe delivery !

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much Stew, he's here and we are both safe and healthy 🖤

[@Tnc874]

I definitely think that rules and guidelines are a must for us who are food addicted and coming from a place of morid obesity . But yah, these are on point. Definitely tip 1. I use to go thru a whole bag of chips and not even enjoy them because i was in my mind and eating at the same time. 🖤🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

Glad you found them on point 🖤🖤🖤

[@mybrownbeauty1324]

Wow! I didn't realize there's shame around not "supposed" to be having more food. Thanks for sharing the knowledge you've gained on your journey.

[@HalfofCarla]

Our pleasure

[@bg5827]

I was just thinking the other day “I wonder when Carla will upload a new video”. After discovering your Instagram and KZbin it sparked the motivation to start my weight loss journey. Seeing how others got started and all the tips have been extremely helpful.🖤🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

Awe thank you, it’s harder to keep posting so late in my pregnancy but I do try for one a week 🖤

[@emilycoady554]

🖤 thank you! I'm trying to lose at least 200 pounds currently and I feel these tips will really help me stay the course. You are an inspiration 🙂

[@mandy3404]

Eating in the evenings is one of my biggest problem areas - this delightful wee video has given me some ideas to experiment with! 🖤

[@gr-eg3ld]

insightful, truthful and inspiring

[@ddnadler]

What great tips! This is no fluffer content. Simply amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@75Pugs]

I've heard these tips before but your explanations with each hit home and made more sense to me. Thank you.

[@HalfofCarla]

I’m so glad Ginny!! I’m def not reinventing the wheel here, just speaking from my experience and hoping it will help someone else 🖤🖤🖤

[@nerdinazekan5334]

It's the best video on this topic I have ever watched. Helped me a lot to hear it from somebody that used to struggle with food. Thank you

[@juliemoore6957]

All great tips. My therapist gave me these too. And yes, practice is the key.

[@HalfofCarla]

🖤🖤🖤

[@martiobrien9112]

Thank you so much Carla...you bring me such hope. xo From Canada xo

[@NicoleBertone]

Im in the maintenance part of my weight loss, and I find it much more of a struggle than actually losing. Thanks for the tips! 🖤

[@tsreiki]

Thank you Carla, you are quite an inspiration! I am a new subscriber since yesterday and am really enjoying catching up on your story.. I have about 40kgs (90 lbs) to lose 🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

Thanks so much! And welcome 🙏🏻

[@traceysmall7131]

🖤 This was so interesting to hear. I think I’m going to put this to the test for myself. Thank you for sharing. 🖤

[@CharlesAvilaMeasInst]

Very helpful. I know having food proportioned is very helpful for me and I look forward to incorporating these other tips. I have been toying around with setting my table in the dining room for dinner… Which I never do. I think this will help me avoid multitasking while I’m eating and focus on my food more. I appreciate your helpful advice.

[@MarcyMallouf]

congratulations on having a baby! you are so helpful to me, thank you

[@pennyboucher5479]

Thank you for being so real and authentic. Found you the other day and have been taking notes from your videos to use on my own journey. You help me to feel very empowered. Big hugs! God bless you! 💛✨😇✨💛

[@ericat6378]

Your tips are unique are realistic. Great video! 🖤

[@melissawolfe1659]

🖤 I am glad I found you! Definitely going to start implementing these tips. I have 90 lbs I need to lose, plus several health problems that will be positively affected if I do so.

[@HalfofCarla]

Good luck on your journey Melissa 🖤🖤🖤

[@mindfulmagic233]

🖤 A mentor once said, "You can eat whatever you want. Just do it with awareness". A-ha!!! Love your content and delivery Carla

[@HalfofCarla]

Wonderful advice, thank you xx

[@williamthurman9082]

Most people have never experienced true hunger 99% of the time its mindless Eating or psychological hunger

[@nannymoonscrochet]

Hi Carla, I am new to your channel,your amazing and done so well, I am making notes ,have 119 pounds to loose ,and catching up on your videos , congratulations to you both X❣️

[@lynneprentice4278]

Boredom eating is a biggie for me! I’m definitely going to try some of these techniques 👍😀

[@curryberry7930]

Absolutely the best set of tips I've ever heard. Thank you so much. You're beautiful inside and out ❤

[@biancagarling9598]

💕 thanks for these tips! I really love how you are coming from that place of mental health first - ie not a list of foods not to eat or do this, rather listen to your body and it’s okay not to do it perfectly every time.

[@Roses_and_bananas]

I didn’t know this was from 2 years ago until the end of the video. But this helped me today. 🖤🖤

[@dickieangenson2236]

Excellent tips! And everyday is a new opportunity to try and implement. No shame.

[@Deathla]

I struggle with excuses weight and Hypothyroidism myself. I'm so inspired and motivated by your story and also so proud of you. You are GOALS.

[@kessell637]

🖤 A black heart seems so……black. But if it’s what you want, I’ll gladly give it to you. These tips are going straight into my journal. Thank you. Thank you!

[@HalfofCarla]

🖤🖤🖤

[@wordswordswords8203]

I used to eat in front of the computer all the time and now I'm eating at the dining room table. I enjoy it more and helps me be more aware of what I am doing like you say. I think the awareness and mindfulness is a huge part of weight loss.

[@conniem.aguiar1422]

Love this, Carla! One for you and one for your sweet babe! 🖤🖤

[@terrangelica3505]

What great advice! Thank for taking the time to share with us from your new subscriber in Connecticut, USA

[@INAN2222]

🖤 Thank you dearly! Lovely advice! 🖤

[@laurenfrancesguerraphd8310]

These are wonderful tips!! thank you Carla 🌻

[@HalfofCarla]

My pleasure Lauren x

[@lorrainerice8663]

🖤 totally failed the whole BodySlim programme, I started lost 3lbs, then gained constantly so am back to the start weight from Sept 😬🤦‍♀️ - mentally been struggling more over the past couple of months, ptsd has been constantly triggered, depression has been really difficult to manage, and not having any counselling for about 6 months has left me in limbo. These are fab tips, going to take them and the BodySlims advice and start fresh - thanks 😊

[@wixie2036]

you can do it ❤️

[@AdventuresofDeanna]

Great Tips and Practice is probably my favorite. Mindfulness takes a lot of practice.

[@cassafrasskotter7238]

These are very helpful tips for a fellow food addict. Thank you. And, CONGRATULATIONS on baby! 🖤

[@trishtappenden4256]

🖤 THIS is just what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing your experience, insight amd wisdom. These are fantastic tools that i will definitely put into practice. (Love the grounding technique; boy do I need that). Thank you Carla!!

[@annamoukhtarian941]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing

[@paulistanaemoregon6617]

🖤 thank you for sharing tips and your journey. Just found your channel and you are bringing motivation for me to start my journey to a healthier life. 🖤

[@tracileecasey-rocillo1188]

Thank You, Carla! 🖤

[@bettyforde9423]

Wow.....you certainly are right there in my brain aa the experiences are so much the same.

[@stiksmommy5079]

🖤 these are realistic tips

[@Auroramuffintops]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rose_winter8143]

This is great advice, I will start applying this 🖤

[@rosalin463]

You are a beautiful, intelligent woman. I love your voice and accent, so elegant. Your videos inspire me to start and stick to losing weight 🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much Dominika so lovely of you to say 🖤

[@kristinejenkins1936]

🖤 Great video! I love the bit about showing grace - being patient and kind to yourself.

[@Leann0429]

. Thanks for the tips!

[@kathyrobertsgreen7900]

I love your holistic approach!!!! That's really important

[@HalfofCarla]

It was the key for me Kathy! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@iww6994]

Congratulations on your journey and the Baby🌷

[@fictionwithoutboundaries6620]

Great content, thank! I lost 30 lbs in 5 months, and would like to lose 30 more. Then winter and the holidays hit. For us it means a lot of cookie baking, my husband and I are promoting a cookie cookbook we wrote and he really enjoys giving cookies away. I’d be ok moving away from the cookies, but he is working on volume 2! Even though I have learned to say no, and to budget for the occassional taste, this onslaught is just quite challenging. I regained 5 lbs and I am working on losing them again. Strangely, I am ready to just move on and write other books, but my husband is in a tough spot psychologically and I don’t want to spoil his fun too much. The things that we do for peace in the house!

[@tiffanymarie2097]

I have 75 lbs to lose. I have the exercise down now and I had to go gluten free 3 months ago due to doctors orders and I have that down now. But, I realize now that I have to cut back a bit as I think I am eating a bit too much as the scale isn't moving. I just found your channel and I feel so much more motivated now, thank you!!

[@stephaniemoran4739]

🖤 thank you for passing these tips on to help others achieve success 🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

🖤🖤🖤

[@marianao4275]

🖤 you are helping me so much with your content. Thank you for sharing!

[@avapilsen]

Good Lord these are amazing tips. I will use them starting today!

[@jelena...3626]

Great tips! You've done an amazing job with your transformation. 🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you Jelena 🖤🖤🖤

[@sherrycastro5989]

I was eating while I was watching this. I will do it when I'm watching tv I've really got to stop that habit, Thank you for sharing this video

[@barbarastraley6168]

Thank you Carla! Just found your channel today. I knew these tips, but have not really applied them in a while. I appreciate seeing them all together and being able to save this to refer back to for reminders and inspiration when I have a tendency to slack off. Congratulations on your weight loss accomplishment and on your impending little arrival!

[@reneel2502]

Very good advice!! Congrats on your pregnancy!!

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you Renee!!

[@tinkerbell1270]

Congrats on the baby! Hope it all goes well with your delivery and years ahead :)

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much 🖤🖤🖤

[@kristabrunken4598]

Thank you for helping me. 🖤

[@HalfofCarla]

It’s my pleasure Krista 🖤

[@barbaraf6226]

Don't know what a black heart is but I made it through the video. I think you did a great job in this video with the encouragement and tips for those that need help in their weight loss journey and I think most of us do. You look fantastic BTW. I'm seeing this video at the end of December 2021 so you are either getting ready to have your baby or have already delivered, anyway I want to wish the best of luck to you. Sounds like you will be a great role model and parent to your child with your positive attitude, patience, and affirmative nature.

[@HalfofCarla]

Cheers Barbara

[@lesleyt4327]

Hi Carla , great videos and tips , just started watching you today and really like your channel. I too am a food addict , and prone to eat to cope with stress and tiredness. I'm over a year into my weight loss journey and pretty happy with where I'm at but now I'm finding the maintenance of my weight quite a challenge , it is so easy go back to old habits . It would be great if you could make more videos about weight loss maintenance. However I'm guessing you are going to be pretty busy with your baby - wishing you huge good luck with everything.

[@HalfofCarla]

Thank you so much Lesley for your message and your understanding about my current situation. I honestly wasn’t in maintenance for that long before I became pregnant so I don’t know if I’d have much to contribute. However I know that focusing on my original goals, and my whys of starting my journey in the first place, as well as staying grounded really helped me 🖤🖤🖤

[@CraftyConceptswithErin]

Excellent tips!