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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
Priscilla Ballou wrote:
In article , "Jean B." wrote: Why can't you eat most veggies? There aren't that many that are carby. I'm still in the beginning stages, feeling my way around. I am eating lots of veggies--maybe too many. My thinking of exactly how I want to approach all of this keeps varying a bit. Sort-of a work in progress... -- Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
In article , "Jean B."
wrote: Priscilla Ballou wrote: In article , "Jean B." wrote: Why can't you eat most veggies? There aren't that many that are carby. I'm still in the beginning stages, feeling my way around. I am eating lots of veggies--maybe too many. My thinking of exactly how I want to approach all of this keeps varying a bit. Sort-of a work in progress... Ah! OK. Aren't we all works in progress? ;-) Priscilla -- The Episcopal Church welcomes you... and you... and you.... |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
I'm no hero. I'm very afraid to eat something like a bite of a brownie--and my daughter's birthday is this weekend. I have NO idea what I will end up doing. I just hope if I have some cake, it will be just a bite or two--and that that does not reignite my desire for such things. It is SO nice not wanting all the things that used to beckon so beguilingly! I went to a birthday party for my Godson this past summer. They had cake, ice cream, chips, "the whole nine yards" of summertime party foods. I always try to take at least one dish and our own drinks to any gathering. So I took deviled eggs, which everyone loves but doesn't seem to like to spend the time making. I also took a few other small dishes of food that I could eat pretty freely. Then I packed a small container with cream cheese, Davinci Syrup (white chocolate) and a tsp of Sugar Free strawberry jam. I put it in the cooler, by the time everyone was ready for cake and ice cream it was chilled through. They sat the cake right in front of me, of course. I leaned over grabbed my little container and was in seventh Heaven. I had to share! All that cake sitting there and everyone wanted to taste my cheesecake creation. I did very well that day because I was prepared. I've been on the low carb way of eating for five months now. It still amazes me the changes that I've made in those months, especially those associated with food. I think now, before I put something in my mouth, I consider the consequence. Some days I choose to have a little something off plan. I know that I might stall, gain a pound or two, or feel miserable afterward. But I'm so proud to realize that it's my choice of the food that I put into my mouth, and I'm the one that has to pay the consequences. I can truly see myself eating this way for the rest of my life. Why? Because I do let myself have a few chips, a spoonful of mac/cheese or a few french fries. It's only occassionally that I indulge in something off plan. But I found that personally, it helps me to stay in control of my obsession with food. If I have a few chips or a tblsp of real catsup, I count the carbs, enjoy it and forget it. I know a lot of people are going to flame me for working this way of eating this way, but it works for me. I've only stayed on one other diet this long and that was when I did the low fat thing. Lost 65 pounds in a year. Hit the first junk food restaurant just that one time and it all went down hill from there. The difference now is that I acknowledge everything that goes into my mouth. It's become a habit. I know how many carbs I "should" have a day. If there is something that I would like to eat, I plan for it. I'm not a stickler for counting carbs, try to keep it between 30-40 carbs per day. That's obviously working for me because I'm losing consistently again. I think it boils down to I think, instead of I just eat. I'm down 43 1/2 pounds and 29 1/2 inches. I feel better than I have in years and I honestly see my goals at the end of the tunnel. Today I was reading the new Dr Phil book. If nothing else I would suggest people to read the motivational aspects that he points out. You might not agree with the diet, but he really opened my eyes up to quite a few things about getting motivated and staying motivated for a life long challenge. Now I know that I can eat out in restaurants and I don't have to be deprived in the least. I've found so many wonderful new foods, spaghetti squash is my new fave. It's all about choices. Maybe I could have lost 15 more pounds by now, but maybe if I would have stuck strictly to the plan every day for these past months...maybe I would be off the diet and gaining weight as we speak. Instead I see that light at the end of the tunnel. I no longer have 130 pounds to lose to be at my target weight, I only have 86.5. 130 pounds to lose sounded so out there before low carb, now it's within my grasp because I'm in charge. It might take a year or more, but I didn't get to weight 270 pounds in one year or two or twenty. I have the time, the rest of my life, and I think we all need to find what works for us. And stick with it! Sorry so long winded! -- Kelly 270/226.5/140 Start Date: April 21, 2003 September Challenge Weight: 226 |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
JWH wrote:
I ate a peach once this summer and the next day I was a lb less! I did feel quilt though, that is until I stepped on the scale and it was a lb less! Amy Jo 224.5/176/160 start march 10, 2003 I weighed a pound less the next day too! Interesting. -- Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
Luna wrote:
In article , "Jean B." wrote: Kay wrote: I think youre my new hero. To be able to get a case of the crazies and limit it to a peach. Last time I went off I didn't stop till I had killed at least four brownies. Kay I'm no hero. I'm very afraid to eat something like a bite of a brownie--and my daughter's birthday is this weekend. I have NO idea what I will end up doing. I just hope if I have some cake, it will be just a bite or two--and that that does not reignite my desire for such things. It is SO nice not wanting all the things that used to beckon so beguilingly! Why don't you just say to yourself right now "I will have two bites of cake" and that way you WILL know what will happen, because you'll be ready. Also, think of this as an incentive not to eat a lot of cake: you might feel like crap afterwards, even if it doesn't make you gain any weight. And two bites is enough for the flavor experience. I could and may do that. I don't really NEED or want the flavor experience. Of course, I remember it tastes good, but right now I have no such desires. This is purely a mental thing, wondering whether my daughter will be offended. And yes, in addition to wondering whether a small indulgence will lead me right back to craving carbs, I also don't know whether I will feel horrible (physically) afterwards, having read such things here. I guess that would be good negative reinforcement though, and thus a better scenario than having cravings. -- Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
TayaFaire wrote:
I went to a birthday party for my Godson this past summer. They had cake, ice cream, chips, "the whole nine yards" of summertime party foods. I always try to take at least one dish and our own drinks to any gathering. So I took deviled eggs, which everyone loves but doesn't seem to like to spend the time making. I also took a few other small dishes of food that I could eat pretty freely. Then I packed a small container with cream cheese, Davinci Syrup (white chocolate) and a tsp of Sugar Free strawberry jam. I put it in the cooler, by the time everyone was ready for cake and ice cream it was chilled through. They sat the cake right in front of me, of course. I leaned over grabbed my little container and was in seventh Heaven. I had to share! All that cake sitting there and everyone wanted to taste my cheesecake creation. I did very well that day because I was prepared. I've been on the low carb way of eating for five months now. It still amazes me the changes that I've made in those months, especially those associated with food. I think now, before I put something in my mouth, I consider the consequence. Some days I choose to have a little something off plan. I know that I might stall, gain a pound or two, or feel miserable afterward. But I'm so proud to realize that it's my choice of the food that I put into my mouth, and I'm the one that has to pay the consequences. I can truly see myself eating this way for the rest of my life. Why? Because I do let myself have a few chips, a spoonful of mac/cheese or a few french fries. It's only occassionally that I indulge in something off plan. But I found that personally, it helps me to stay in control of my obsession with food. If I have a few chips or a tblsp of real catsup, I count the carbs, enjoy it and forget it. I know a lot of people are going to flame me for working this way of eating this way, but it works for me. I've only stayed on one other diet this long and that was when I did the low fat thing. Lost 65 pounds in a year. Hit the first junk food restaurant just that one time and it all went down hill from there. The difference now is that I acknowledge everything that goes into my mouth. It's become a habit. I know how many carbs I "should" have a day. If there is something that I would like to eat, I plan for it. I'm not a stickler for counting carbs, try to keep it between 30-40 carbs per day. That's obviously working for me because I'm losing consistently again. I think it boils down to I think, instead of I just eat. I'm down 43 1/2 pounds and 29 1/2 inches. I feel better than I have in years and I honestly see my goals at the end of the tunnel. Today I was reading the new Dr Phil book. If nothing else I would suggest people to read the motivational aspects that he points out. You might not agree with the diet, but he really opened my eyes up to quite a few things about getting motivated and staying motivated for a life long challenge. Now I know that I can eat out in restaurants and I don't have to be deprived in the least. I've found so many wonderful new foods, spaghetti squash is my new fave. It's all about choices. Maybe I could have lost 15 more pounds by now, but maybe if I would have stuck strictly to the plan every day for these past months...maybe I would be off the diet and gaining weight as we speak. Instead I see that light at the end of the tunnel. I no longer have 130 pounds to lose to be at my target weight, I only have 86.5. 130 pounds to lose sounded so out there before low carb, now it's within my grasp because I'm in charge. It might take a year or more, but I didn't get to weight 270 pounds in one year or two or twenty. I have the time, the rest of my life, and I think we all need to find what works for us. And stick with it! Sorry so long winded! -- Kelly 270/226.5/140 Start Date: April 21, 2003 September Challenge Weight: 226 Congratulations on your weight loss--and your new attitude! And thanks for your insights/advice. Among other things that sparked my interest was acknowledging one's intake. Part of my problem was, I'm sure, nibbling on stuff when I made dinner etc. For some odd reason, the things I stuffed into my mouth then sort-of didn't count. Obviously they did! Also, I quite agree when you talk about taking a long time to put on the weight and not expecting to take it off overnight. I can be sort-of bummed out by my slow weight loss, but then I tell myself that that plus I AM losing and not gaining or even standing still, so this is fine. -- Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
Good for you Jean. I think that having the right mindset is everything in
life. We have to take responsibility for ourselves, no one else made us fat and no one else can do the work that it takes to get thin and healthy. I know that my hubby has been my biggest supporter, and support helps. But when it all boils down to it, we have to make those conscience choices instead of mindlessly putting whatever in our mouths. I also wanted to mention one little trick that I've learned. My downfall is potato chips. Use to eat huge bags, had to love those buy one get one free deals at the grocery stores when they had chips on sale. Hubby isn't much into chips so you know who ate ALL or most of them! I buy groceries every two weeks and now buy one of the small containers of Pringles. I think they are something like 50 cents a can and the can only holds one serving. I make that can last the entire two weeks. No, I can't eat just one, but I've found that two or three gets me over the cravings. I use them as rewards or eat a few when I have a few extra carbs left in the day. So my tip is instead of buying huge quantities, buy the smallest amount possible, if you eat the whole thing in one sitting, oh well none until shopping day again! ) Kelly 270/226.5/140 Start Date: April 21, 2003 September Challenge Weight: 226 Congratulations on your weight loss--and your new attitude! And thanks for your insights/advice. Among other things that sparked my interest was acknowledging one's intake. Part of my problem was, I'm sure, nibbling on stuff when I made dinner etc. For some odd reason, the things I stuffed into my mouth then sort-of didn't count. Obviously they did! Also, I quite agree when you talk about taking a long time to put on the weight and not expecting to take it off overnight. I can be sort-of bummed out by my slow weight loss, but then I tell myself that that plus I AM losing and not gaining or even standing still, so this is fine. -- Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 03:18:34 GMT, "TayaFaire"
announced in front of God and everybody: I've been on the low carb way of eating for five months now. It still amazes me the changes that I've made in those months, especially those associated with food. I think now, before I put something in my mouth, I consider the consequence. Some days I choose to have a little something off plan. I know that I might stall, gain a pound or two, or feel miserable afterward. But I'm so proud to realize that it's my choice of the food that I put into my mouth, and I'm the one that has to pay the consequences. I can truly see myself eating this way for the rest of my life. Why? Because I do let myself have a few chips, a spoonful of mac/cheese or a few french fries. It's only occassionally that I indulge in something off plan. But I found that personally, it helps me to stay in control of my obsession with food. If I have a few chips or a tblsp of real catsup, I count the carbs, enjoy it and forget it. I know a lot of people are going to flame me for working this way of eating this way, but it works for me. No flame here -- I think you've nailed it. As someone recovering from eating disorders, I have a lot of issues regarding being obsessive about my food. My weight loss has been slow because I do go off-plan fairly regularly -- but the results are physical, not psychological. I'm losing weight (slooooooooooowly) but far more importantly I;m eating healthier and I'm not making myself crazy. Good for you! Dawn -- REVIEW: "Secondhand Lions" http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=20374 DAILY DOSE OF HUMDRUM: http://www.livejournal.com/users/dtaylor |
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I Have Sinned (I ate a peach)
TayaFaire wrote:
Good for you Jean. I think that having the right mindset is everything in life. We have to take responsibility for ourselves, no one else made us fat and no one else can do the work that it takes to get thin and healthy. I know that my hubby has been my biggest supporter, and support helps. But when it all boils down to it, we have to make those conscience choices instead of mindlessly putting whatever in our mouths. I also wanted to mention one little trick that I've learned. My downfall is potato chips. Use to eat huge bags, had to love those buy one get one free deals at the grocery stores when they had chips on sale. Hubby isn't much into chips so you know who ate ALL or most of them! I buy groceries every two weeks and now buy one of the small containers of Pringles. I think they are something like 50 cents a can and the can only holds one serving. I make that can last the entire two weeks. No, I can't eat just one, but I've found that two or three gets me over the cravings. I use them as rewards or eat a few when I have a few extra carbs left in the day. So my tip is instead of buying huge quantities, buy the smallest amount possible, if you eat the whole thing in one sitting, oh well none until shopping day again! ) When it comes to MY identified downfall, nuts, I certainly do have to ration somehow--either by buying as few as possible at a time (which is possible because I am buying from bulk bins) or by making them less readily available (by freezing them). Any strategy that works! Thus far, nuts are the only thing I find myself reaching for and wanting if I see them. The other things I can look at and not be the least bit interested in. Interesting, isn't it? -- Jean B., 12 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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