Journey, Not A Destination

maleficent said:
interesting question?

And could go both ways? what's the point of having a rocking body if you aren't enjoying the trip getting there? I have no answer... because you're probably enjoying the trip...
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Completely and totally. I love my lifestyle. I wake up energized because of it. I can't wait to have my first "on plan" meal. I love feeling accomplished. I could go on and on about the positive things I get from the way I live. It truly is what keeps me going. It is a major part of my happiness.

So, not have a few cookies hardly puts a question in my mind, as to whether or not this is all worth it. The pain from not having those cookies is nothing when compared to the pain I would have if I couldn't live this lifestyle.

And the pleasure I would get (acute only) from having those cookies doesn't compare to the pleasure I get from this lifestyle.

I am not a fan of having to ALWAYS eat "clean." Frankly, I don't even like that word, "clean." But on this specific cut, due to the time constraints and the goals I have..... these measures are called for.
 
that's just cuz you haven't had one of my incredibly good chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with a bunch of other stuff in them :) :D

it's cool that you enjoy what you're doing though... i can appreciate that...

cookies you can keep - not sure i could ever give up a really good hamburger though :)
 
Steve said:
An old man was asked what had robbed him of joy in his life. His reply was, "Things that never happened."

Today is the day. Not tomorrow.
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Morning Sunshine :)

Starting the day with a little Zen thinking...

I like it...


And I love the post about sugar. Actually I was eating a peice of pie when I read it. Lmao, I want to talk to you about nutrition, but it will have to be later, if you have time.
Not that I ate alot of sugar this weekend, actually I didn't crave it at all, this morning I just said to myself: "I am going to have pie because it sounds good right now, and that's ok." Sometimes it is ok to enjoy and savor life. Have pie for breakfast once in a while, but keep a balance for the rest of the day. And by once in a while, I mean once in a while, and make it a celebration. This time it was a celebration of my granna's free spirit, and the layers of her amazing life.

I hope you dont mind me blabbering on about pie here....haha

It's really great to see someone who is such an 'expert' has a hard time with sugar too.

I will try to write to you soon! I miss our lengthy emails! :)
 
maleficent said:
that's just cuz you haven't had one of my incredibly good chocolate chip oatmeal cookies with a bunch of other stuff in them :) :D

it's cool that you enjoy what you're doing though... i can appreciate that...

cookies you can keep - not sure i could ever give up a really good hamburger though :)
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I eat beef everyday, almost. Trust me, I get more meat in me than you could imagine.
 
Britta Bear said:
Morning Sunshine :)

Starting the day with a little Zen thinking...

I like it...


And I love the post about sugar. Actually I was eating a peice of pie when I read it. Lmao, I want to talk to you about nutrition, but it will have to be later, if you have time.
Not that I ate alot of sugar this weekend, actually I didn't crave it at all, this morning I just said to myself: "I am going to have pie because it sounds good right now, and that's ok." Sometimes it is ok to enjoy and savor life. Have pie for breakfast once in a while, but keep a balance for the rest of the day. And by once in a while, I mean once in a while, and make it a celebration. This time it was a celebration of my granna's free spirit, and the layers of her amazing life.

I hope you dont mind me blabbering on about pie here....haha

It's really great to see someone who is such an 'expert' has a hard time with sugar too.

I will try to write to you soon! I miss our lengthy emails! :)
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I certainly have my weaknesses. On the few forums I post on, people sometimes make me out to be something I am not. And that something is a robot that is set NOT to fail.

I struggle just like anyone else. I get cravings. I second guess myself. I "cheat" although I never view it as a cheat. I miss workouts. Sometimes I want to just lay around.

It is only human.

The secret though, is to consistently move forward. It is OK to be stagnant for acute bouts of time. But over the long-run, if you looked at my life from a distance.... the times I am stagnant are so few that it would look as if I am continually moving forward.

If that makes sense, I don't know.

And by stagnant, I don't mean actually moving around exercising. I mean improving one's self. If I want to lay around for a few hours, that is fine. But I would much rather lay around and read a book and learn something new. That is not being stagnant IMO.

And Brit, drop me an email anytime you'd like. You know my door is always open. :)
 
Im behaving.. .it's monday - i need to save my perversion for later in the week :)

liking hamburgers is a quality I appreciate in a fella :D
 
Steve said:
The secret though, is to consistently move forward. It is OK to be stagnant for acute bouts of time. But over the long-run, if you looked at my life from a distance.... the times I am stagnant are so few that it would look as if I am continually moving forward.

If that makes sense, I don't know.
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Makes total sense and it's helpful to hear.
 
Steve said:
The secret though, is to consistently move forward. It is OK to be stagnant for acute bouts of time. But over the long-run, if you looked at my life from a distance.... the times I am stagnant are so few that it would look as if I am continually moving forward.
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Hey thanks for all the recent posts, I really agree with Mal and I like that you have a sweet tooth, too! Also, when I was eating raw food a few years back I also was carrying around a cooler--filled with carrots and the like, so I know how it is. Also, I agree wholeheartedly with continually moving forward. Thanks for the inspiration, and glad you are able to stay 100% on your nutrition goals!

Have a great day!!!:)
 
Curvie Girlie said:
Hey thanks for all the recent posts, I really agree with Mal and I like that you have a sweet tooth, too! Also, when I was eating raw food a few years back I also was carrying around a cooler--filled with carrots and the like, so I know how it is. Also, I agree wholeheartedly with continually moving forward. Thanks for the inspiration, and glad you are able to stay 100% on your nutrition goals!

Have a great day!!!:)
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Thanks Val! :)

Hope all is well with you.
 
Steve said:
And by stagnant, I don't mean actually moving around exercising. I mean improving one's self. If I want to lay around for a few hours, that is fine. But I would much rather lay around and read a book and learn something new. That is not being stagnant IMO.
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yeah, I agree 100%. :) Good to hear you are losing the fat and making strides in your journey!
 
what is this some kind of telepathy going on in this forum????? can you actually believe i was having some hard conversation with myself about being in denial, and how i might cheat myself, having guilty conscious and missing few workouts and eating chocolate not every once and a while but almost every day a bite of something sweet...i feel so weak in discipline. figured your diary might put me back...and it does. its nice to know that these periods happen but that only i can get back on track.
any mind tricks i can use to make myself stop craving chocolate every single damn day?

oh and good day handsome :D
 
lena410 said:
what is this some kind of telepathy going on in this forum????? can you actually believe i was having some hard conversation with myself about being in denial, and how i might cheat myself, having guilty conscious and missing few workouts and eating chocolate not every once and a while but almost every day a bite of something sweet...i feel so weak in discipline. figured your diary might put me back...and it does. its nice to know that these periods happen but that only i can get back on track.
any mind tricks i can use to make myself stop craving chocolate every single damn day?

oh and good day handsome :D
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Sure, have some every single day. :)

In moderation of course.

For some, this helps. For others, this makes them want it more. I am dieting right now, so I am pretty strict about what I put in my mouth, given the time constraints I face.

However, usually when I diet, I still eat junk. I moderate it though, and it CERTAINLY is factored into my totals (cals and macros). Once the essentials are accounted for, such as protein and EFAs, and assuming your cals are in check.... I don't have a problem with adding some "dirty" stuff into the mix.

I also eat 6-7 meals per day. When you factor that into the mix, I am not usually hungry. And if I am craving some chocolate or something, I certainly don't want the whole bag. A piece or two will suit me just fine. :)
 
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