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Weight Loss Forum / WeightWatchers / January 2005Yes, we have no bananas...
I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so indulged a bit (I love bananas!). From my testing I've pretty much concluded that bananas are a "trigger" food. That is, after eating one I get hunger cravings and want to eat more. Last week I ended up eating 3 or 4 a day! This week I've cut out bananas to see what kind of a difference it makes and I definitely feel less hungry throughout the day. Do other people have the same problem with bananas? I do like them though. But if I buy them from now on I think I need to occasionally buy one of those individually wrapped single bananas rather than a whole bunch. doug I'm the only one in our house that eats bananas. I only buy 3 or 4 at a time or they will turn brown before I get to them. I keep them in the refrig and use the out-of-sight-out-of-mind routine to limit myself to one a day. I've even put them in the freezer to use in smoothies but that was a disaster. > I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so > indulged a bit (I love bananas!). From my testing I've pretty much [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > doug >I'm the only one in our house that eats bananas. I only buy 3 or 4 at a >time or they will turn brown before I get to them. I keep them in the >refrig and use the out-of-sight-out-of-mind routine to limit myself to >one a day. I've even put them in the freezer to use in smoothies but >that was a disaster. Just FYI, bananas should never be kept in the fridge - it's too cold and makes them go black and icky quicker. Bananas produce a gas called ethylene when ripening, so to avoid to keep the gas free from the fruit, a banana hook is the best way to keep them fresh.  SignatureAnna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs > >I'm the only one in our house that eats bananas. I only buy 3 or 4 at a > >time or they will turn brown before I get to them. I keep them in the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > ethylene when ripening, so to avoid to keep the gas free from the fruit, > a banana hook is the best way to keep them fresh. That certainly is interesting tidbit of info. I have been putting them in the refrig because for me they last longer that way. I'll have to do a test next time I buy bananas to see which batch goes black faster. > > Just FYI, bananas should never be kept in the fridge - it's too cold and > > makes them go black and icky quicker. Bananas produce a gas called [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > the refrig because for me they last longer that way. I'll have to do a test > next time I buy bananas to see which batch goes black faster. In my experience, when you put bananas in the fridge the skin goes dark a lot faster but the fruit itself doesn't get overripe as fast. So, if I want them for a fruit bowl or other use where the appearance in the peel is important I keep them at room temperature. Otherwise if they are ripe and I can't eat them right away, I refrigerate. Anny > > > Just FYI, bananas should never be kept in the fridge - it's too cold and > > > makes them go black and icky quicker. Bananas produce a gas called [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > important I keep them at room temperature. Otherwise if they are ripe and I > can't eat them right away, I refrigerate. Yes, that is my experience. I don't care if the skin is brown but I can't stand mushy insides. There was a commercial on tv here years ago - I think it was by Chiquita - 'and you must nevah evah evah put your bananahs in the refrigeratah.' We keep ours out on the counter and they never last long enough to go bad. Highest Weight - 308 WW Start Weight this time around - 222.4 Weight this week - 217.4 Goal - 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn't happen while you're sitting around." >> > Just FYI, bananas should never be kept in the fridge - it's too cold and >> > makes them go black and icky quicker. Bananas produce a gas called [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Anny I use a piece of yarn hung on a hook in the kitchen. Works like a banana hook but was free. Adele Signature248/242/169 minigoal 238 2/13/04 > >I'm the only one in our house that eats bananas. I only buy 3 or 4 at a > >time or they will turn brown before I get to them. I keep them in the [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > ethylene when ripening, so to avoid to keep the gas free from the fruit, > a banana hook is the best way to keep them fresh. >I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so indulged >a bit (I love bananas!). From my testing I've pretty much concluded that [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > doug Hi Doug, Bananas are quite high GI, (for fruit) so perhaps thats the problem? I find high GI fruits definately spark my appetite, especially mango and pineapple :-( Caitlin >Hi Doug, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Caitlin Bananas are wonderful for me. I start the day with porridge & a small banana and it keeps me going with no cravings until lunch - even if I have to take a late lunch. Bananas are an ideal food for cyclists too. Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address -- to get correct one remove $ and * h*$el*$$e*nd**$o$ts**i*$*$m*m$o*n*s@$*a$o*l.c**$om$ www.ccbreckland.org.uk --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- > I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so > indulged a bit (I love bananas!). From my testing I've pretty much > concluded that bananas are a "trigger" food. That is, after eating one I > get hunger cravings and want to eat more. ======================== I also love bananas but don't have a crave problem after eating one, or half of one. May I suggest you learn how to live with or ignore "cravings?" One friend chews sugarless gum when her cravings get bad, she doesn't give in and start *eating* something. SignatureWysong Age 60. Height 5'6" Starting date: 1/8/05 171/ 167 / 140 lb ========================================== Even knowing the steps of dealing with cravings, does not mean you are able to perform those steps. It took me 26 years to quit smoking and I never enjoyed it, was just a habit I picked up in high school. I had to retrain my mind about smoking, which I finally did. Then after 3 months they closed the pool at the complex and I put on close to 75 pounds. While being able to 'deal' with the craving for smoking, I never got over the hand to mouth bit. I now try to crochet while watching TV instead of feeding my face. I also go to bed earlier. But telling someone to 'deal' with cravings is a lot easier said than done. Adele Signature248/242/169 minigoal 238 2/13/04 > > > I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > One friend chews sugarless gum when her cravings get bad, she doesn't give > in and start *eating* something. > Even knowing the steps of dealing with cravings, does not mean you are able > to perform those steps. It took me 26 years to quit smoking and I never > enjoyed it, was just a habit I picked up in high school. I had to retrain > my mind about smoking, which I finally did. ** I also quit smoking after 25 years. I know what "cravings" are, believe me. The patch doesn't stop the cravings and the cravings for a cigarette would come back months afterward. Knowing they would pass, just like cravings for food or certain foods, I waited them out as my Dr. suggested. It's been years now since I craved a smoke. There is self control involved here. Then after 3 months they closed > the pool at the complex and I put on close to 75 pounds. While being able > to 'deal' with the craving for smoking, I never got over the hand to mouth > bit. I now try to crochet while watching TV instead of feeding my face. ** Well that sounds great to me! :-) I > also go to bed earlier. But telling someone to 'deal' with cravings is a > lot easier said than done. ** Of course it's not easy! That's where self control comes in. I'm no stronger or weaker than anyone else. You think I don't sit here some days craving, wishing, dreaming of a bowl of peanuts or potato chips - a bowl of vanilla ice-cream with hot fudge dribbling down the sides? I don't buy them, keep them in the house or try to just eat 15 or 20 of them... I know about all or nothing.... :-) I'll admit I wasn't a big muncher/snacker but there were times I just had to have those nuts or chips. SignatureWysong Age 60. Height 5'6" Starting date: 1/8/05 171/ 167 / 140 lb ====================== >I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so >indulged a bit (I love bananas!). From my testing I've pretty much [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >doug Don't want to worry you, but my aunt, who's a health food nut, recently put herself in hospital due to over-indulging in bananas. Turns out they're high in potassium - which is good in small quantities, but if you eat a lot of bananas every day, particularly if you also eat a lot of tomatoes and/or licorice, you could end up over-dosing on potassium, which causes heart tremors. I strongly suggest you go on a banana-free diet this week and then reintroduce them one per day. SignatureAnna (in UK) Start Weight: 174 lbs Goal Weight: 146 lbs Current Weight: 165.5 lbs > Don't want to worry you, but my aunt, who's a health food nut, recently > put herself in hospital due to over-indulging in bananas. Turns out [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I strongly suggest you go on a banana-free diet this week and then > reintroduce them one per day. ==================== Some people also take a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement which includes potassium. I think your advice is excellent. SignatureWysong Age 60. Height 5'6" Starting date: 1/8/05 171/ 167 / 140 lb ========================================== Bananas are a trigger for me. I would have no problem eating a whole bunch. Core says to eat until satisfied - that would never happen with me and bananas so I just avoid them. Lynne Highest Weight - 308 WW Start Weight this time around - 222.4 Weight this week - 217.4 Goal - 150 (Subject to change) "Change doesn't happen while you're sitting around." >I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so >indulged a bit (I love bananas!). From my testing I've pretty much [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >doug >Do other people have the same problem with bananas? Not with bananas. Cheese and chocolate for me :( >I do like them though. But if I buy them from now on I think I need to >occasionally buy one of those individually wrapped single bananas rather >than a whole bunch. I used to eat banana sandwiches when I was a kid :) Ray Signature2002 1.8i eternal red > >Do other people have the same problem with bananas? > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > I used to eat banana sandwiches when I was a kid :) My cousin used to eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches when she was young. >>>Do other people have the same problem with bananas? >> [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > My cousin used to eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches when she was > young. I occasionally have a banana sandwich for breakfast: 3.5 points and yummy. SignatureKate XXXXXX Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! my mom used to make this for our lunch, Lee > > >Do other people have the same problem with bananas? > > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > My cousin used to eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches when she was > young. I love bananas and it is my snack of choice now you could buy the bananas and use a marker to write when you plan to eat them, that way you are reminded to not over indulge, good luck, Lee > I was pleased to see that bananas were on the Core foods list, so > indulged a bit (I love bananas!). From my testing I've pretty much [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > doug |
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