changeforlife
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Hi Marilyn, Happy Holidays too, and I think you were worrying too much about your night out at dinner, but I think you will do well, just go with the flow and just don't overeat. Have a good weekend. 
Marilyn's food plan and life plan
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Ok, so I survived dinner. I was a bit obsessed with it. I ate as much as possible....chocolate cake....fried food...Long Island Ice Tea........all. Serious overeating.
I'm always worried that if I get "out of control" for one meal, that I will stay out of control. This has been my pattern before.
Tomorrow, back in the saddle again.
Honestly, I did not enjoy the food that much. It was a very nice meal at a very nice place. After I felt overfed. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I just ate what I needed.
The scale is waiting for me.
I'm always worried that if I get "out of control" for one meal, that I will stay out of control. This has been my pattern before.
Tomorrow, back in the saddle again.
Honestly, I did not enjoy the food that much. It was a very nice meal at a very nice place. After I felt overfed. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I just ate what I needed.
The scale is waiting for me.
changeforlife
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Hey Marilyn, just don't stess about it. You have to learn from these things and move on. Well, good luck with the scale.
Yesterday was a cottage cheese/berry day and a small dinner. My weight is to 150.5, which is almost what I was before the holiday food eating.
The other day I tried on all my pants. I am giving away ALL of the pants which do not look good on me, (there are a lot.) There are a few pants that are too small, I'm saving them for the future. All of my large pants are GONE. I cannot gain weight or I'll be naked. I am able to get into smaller pants that I have not worn for a while.
My strategy for eating is:
What are my nutritional needs?
Will I regret eating this later?
Is this something I need or want?
Does this support my weight loss goals?
If I am genuinely hungry and I have taken all my calories, I will let myself eat something for "free." It is usually something like yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit or something. I do not have difficulty restricting these foods.
Just a few more pounds and I'll arrive at my number. Then to maintenance eating. That will be VERY hard for me. Eating in moderation is exceedingly difficult for me.
The other day I tried on all my pants. I am giving away ALL of the pants which do not look good on me, (there are a lot.) There are a few pants that are too small, I'm saving them for the future. All of my large pants are GONE. I cannot gain weight or I'll be naked.
I am able to get into smaller pants that I have not worn for a while. My strategy for eating is:
What are my nutritional needs?
Will I regret eating this later?
Is this something I need or want?
Does this support my weight loss goals?
If I am genuinely hungry and I have taken all my calories, I will let myself eat something for "free." It is usually something like yogurt, cottage cheese, fruit or something. I do not have difficulty restricting these foods.
Just a few more pounds and I'll arrive at my number. Then to maintenance eating. That will be VERY hard for me. Eating in moderation is exceedingly difficult for me.
When I was in my 20's and 30's I could drop weight quickly. Now it seems like a never-ending-chore. My expections and hopes are too optomistic for reality. It seems if I eat regular food, I cannot drop weight. Woe is me.
Much of my success for this diet has been because of eating things like cottage cheese and fruit and things like this. It seems when I eat solid food like meat, starches (even in small quantities) I can't lose.
I have been making egg white omlettes which are quite good. I use egg white, ham (low cal) onion, red pepper, salsa, etc. The egg whites have about 14 calories each. The ham has 30 calories per slice. The veggies are essentially "free foods." I also make a wrap, use a whole wheat tortilla which makes it even more delicious, the small tortilla has about 50-60 cals each. When I make my egg white omelttes, I prepare about 8 eggs with the trimmings, then keep the extra in ziplock bags. It is ultra fast to make a quick wrap with leftovers.
My life is good. Sometimes it seems silly at how obsessed I am about losing weight. This is my major "problem" in my life.
Much of my success for this diet has been because of eating things like cottage cheese and fruit and things like this. It seems when I eat solid food like meat, starches (even in small quantities) I can't lose.
I have been making egg white omlettes which are quite good. I use egg white, ham (low cal) onion, red pepper, salsa, etc. The egg whites have about 14 calories each. The ham has 30 calories per slice. The veggies are essentially "free foods." I also make a wrap, use a whole wheat tortilla which makes it even more delicious, the small tortilla has about 50-60 cals each. When I make my egg white omelttes, I prepare about 8 eggs with the trimmings, then keep the extra in ziplock bags. It is ultra fast to make a quick wrap with leftovers.
My life is good. Sometimes it seems silly at how obsessed I am about losing weight. This is my major "problem" in my life.
Two steps forward, 3 back
Today I got ranveously hungry. I had eaten my standard diet food. I decided to go to Krispy Kreme to buy a dozen donuts. Instead I made myself go to Boston Market. I was so famished that I got meatloaf, mashed potatoes, macaroni, corn, and a brownie. I did not eat even half the food, for which I was grateful. I also had 4-5 rice krispie treats which were at work. :-( No donuts. This is definately not compatible with my plan.
Tomorrow is a new day. I will pay for my "indiscretion" by probably not losing weight this week.
I had a lot of self-arguments tonight as I was eating and foraging for food. I was doing some recreational eating, in that some of those things are not on my plan, and quantity was an issue. It was not as bad as it could have been. I did not go to Krispy Kreme and did not eat any donuts.
I'm not terribly upset right now, but the scale will not be as kind the next few days. Despair at the scales.
Sometimes I get tired of this battle. Every day I fight appetitis and control control control my food.
For me, eating moderately is nearly impossible. I had decided to go on the "poor diet" eating only until I am not hungry, and eating only a little bit, it does not go so well.
If I eat about 800-1000 cals a day, my appetite goes away and food is like fillling up the gas tank of my car.
It seems that I need to go back on my 800-1000 calorie plan. My appetite the first day or two is #*&%. I should go to the store and buy yogurt or cottage cheese and go on that.
I have agonized over my weight/body since I have been a teen, 20+ years. I should really be grateful that I do not have worse problems like drug abuse, incapacitating health problems, being unable to work, a violent marriage. I could be in a third world country and have children I cannot feed. I could be paralyzed. I could be homeless.
I do have an undiagnosed mild food/body image disorder. I have not been diagnosed but I am sure I would have 1 or more. Why?? I wonder if I should look into treatment? What could be done? Would it be worth the time and $ ?
It is a fight all of the time, trying to keep from eating. The past few days when I have "appetitis," I am arguing with myself, should I have coffee, will coffee upset my belly? Will gum stave off the appetite? If I have a few rice cakes, would that be enough?????? If I have one mint, will I cut myself off successfully? How many calories do I have left? Should I eat this or that?
If I didn't look better thinner, and had not gone down a pant size, I would be snarfing Hagen Daz and eating rice krispie treats right now.
I wish this was easier.
Today I got ranveously hungry. I had eaten my standard diet food. I decided to go to Krispy Kreme to buy a dozen donuts. Instead I made myself go to Boston Market. I was so famished that I got meatloaf, mashed potatoes, macaroni, corn, and a brownie. I did not eat even half the food, for which I was grateful. I also had 4-5 rice krispie treats which were at work. :-( No donuts.
This is definately not compatible with my plan. Tomorrow is a new day. I will pay for my "indiscretion" by probably not losing weight this week.
I had a lot of self-arguments tonight as I was eating and foraging for food. I was doing some recreational eating, in that some of those things are not on my plan, and quantity was an issue. It was not as bad as it could have been. I did not go to Krispy Kreme and did not eat any donuts.
I'm not terribly upset right now, but the scale will not be as kind the next few days. Despair at the scales.
Sometimes I get tired of this battle. Every day I fight appetitis and control control control my food.
For me, eating moderately is nearly impossible. I had decided to go on the "poor diet" eating only until I am not hungry, and eating only a little bit, it does not go so well.
If I eat about 800-1000 cals a day, my appetite goes away and food is like fillling up the gas tank of my car.
It seems that I need to go back on my 800-1000 calorie plan. My appetite the first day or two is #*&%. I should go to the store and buy yogurt or cottage cheese and go on that.
I have agonized over my weight/body since I have been a teen, 20+ years. I should really be grateful that I do not have worse problems like drug abuse, incapacitating health problems, being unable to work, a violent marriage. I could be in a third world country and have children I cannot feed. I could be paralyzed. I could be homeless.
I do have an undiagnosed mild food/body image disorder. I have not been diagnosed but I am sure I would have 1 or more. Why?? I wonder if I should look into treatment? What could be done? Would it be worth the time and $ ?
It is a fight all of the time, trying to keep from eating. The past few days when I have "appetitis," I am arguing with myself, should I have coffee, will coffee upset my belly? Will gum stave off the appetite? If I have a few rice cakes, would that be enough?????? If I have one mint, will I cut myself off successfully? How many calories do I have left? Should I eat this or that?
If I didn't look better thinner, and had not gone down a pant size, I would be snarfing Hagen Daz and eating rice krispie treats right now.
I wish this was easier.
fsaiidni
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let me start by saying that i have had the same exact issues that you are going through and I've had them for a while. its not easy, if it was then there would be no fat people left in the world. it's especially hard for us people who have crppy metabolisms unlike those sticks who can eat whatever and not gain a single pound.
we have gone our entire lives eating without control, and this is the point where we have to battle all those years and urges. the frustration is the worst part of this whole ordeal, and every single day, every single decision is a battle-some are easier than others. but here is what i truly think you should/should have done--you had an urge for donuts right...you should have gone to the store and bought a half a dozen, then put out lets say two or three for you to eat and ziploc the rest for later.
the reason I think this may have been better is because I've been in the "denying myself that food" position and I always end up replacing it with twice as much other food-I think that having 3 donuts wouldnt equal the amount of calories that the other meal did, and by the third donut your sweet tooth would have been put out - hence no rice crispies at work...
I dont think 800 is a great idea, but maybe trying to change the way you look at krispy creme or any other fast food joint may give you the slight peace of mind you are looking for. dont deny, portion out and choose healthy!
(sorry if i ranted!)
we have gone our entire lives eating without control, and this is the point where we have to battle all those years and urges. the frustration is the worst part of this whole ordeal, and every single day, every single decision is a battle-some are easier than others. but here is what i truly think you should/should have done--you had an urge for donuts right...you should have gone to the store and bought a half a dozen, then put out lets say two or three for you to eat and ziploc the rest for later.
the reason I think this may have been better is because I've been in the "denying myself that food" position and I always end up replacing it with twice as much other food-I think that having 3 donuts wouldnt equal the amount of calories that the other meal did, and by the third donut your sweet tooth would have been put out - hence no rice crispies at work...
I dont think 800 is a great idea, but maybe trying to change the way you look at krispy creme or any other fast food joint may give you the slight peace of mind you are looking for. dont deny, portion out and choose healthy!
(sorry if i ranted!)
Hi,
Thanks Fsa for your post. It is nice to know that there are others who have the same problem and can admit it. The only thing is that I would have eaten all of the donuts, I do not think I would have had control to stop after a few.
The scale was not too bad today, 150. I expected to be 155 or more after last night's intake.
I think I am probably PMS'ing, I'm not sure where I am in my cycle. I feel cranky for no reason. Yesterday's cravings would fit that. I am feeling bored and restless at the same time and a little depressed.
I need to find fun activities for when I am not working. I should be having a great time.
Thanks Fsa for your post. It is nice to know that there are others who have the same problem and can admit it.
The only thing is that I would have eaten all of the donuts, I do not think I would have had control to stop after a few. The scale was not too bad today, 150. I expected to be 155 or more after last night's intake.
I think I am probably PMS'ing, I'm not sure where I am in my cycle. I feel cranky for no reason. Yesterday's cravings would fit that. I am feeling bored and restless at the same time and a little depressed.
I need to find fun activities for when I am not working. I should be having a great time.
changeforlife
New member
Hi Marilyn, you're doing great!! Sorry you're so bored, maybe take up a hobby or something??? I know what you mean about PMS, it knocks me off my butt, I think I may have PMDD or something, my symptons are off the charts. Anyway, have a great week!!
changeforlife
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Hey Marilyn, Yeah they changed some of the stuff for the signatures! Make sure you just post the ticker on 3 lines or less.
Have a Great New Year!!!
Have a Great New Year!!!
Behave my way to success
Hi,
I went off my food plan for about 2 weeks due to holidays and travel. I am realizing I need to get back on the horse but am not ready. If I go on a food plan, I know I will fail, I don't have the conviction right now that I need to be successful. I don't want to fail so am trying to behave my way to better eating and at least do better with my food than I have.
What I've decided is to make small steps. Example:
I have been wanting to cook once a week and eat all week. Today I did that. I made chicken piccata, spaghetti with marinara, pork chops, turkey burger, sweet potato, corn casserole (bad...). Now all I need to do is pick out a veggies/fruits to go with the meal and no more work. No need to plan meals or shopping.
Next Sunday I plan to make a turkey which is using too much room in the freezer. I will probably also want to make a soup or stew.
I think in time I'll be able to committ to my weight loss program soon.
M
Hi,
I went off my food plan for about 2 weeks due to holidays and travel. I am realizing I need to get back on the horse but am not ready. If I go on a food plan, I know I will fail, I don't have the conviction right now that I need to be successful. I don't want to fail so am trying to behave my way to better eating and at least do better with my food than I have.
What I've decided is to make small steps. Example:
I have been wanting to cook once a week and eat all week. Today I did that. I made chicken piccata, spaghetti with marinara, pork chops, turkey burger, sweet potato, corn casserole (bad...). Now all I need to do is pick out a veggies/fruits to go with the meal and no more work. No need to plan meals or shopping.
Next Sunday I plan to make a turkey which is using too much room in the freezer. I will probably also want to make a soup or stew.
I think in time I'll be able to committ to my weight loss program soon.
M
alcohol and weight loss/nutrition
Hi,
I enjoy a couple drinks when I go out with friends. Last night I drank and kept waking up all night (partly due to high winds), a little thirsty and to go to the bathroom. As I was laying in bed, I realized that the amount of alcohol I drink sometimes is not healthful for my body. My heart was clipping along about 40 beats per minute over what it should have been each time I awoke. Probably dehydration related.
I started thinking about liver disease, heartburn, dehydration, calories, that alcohol does not always taste good to me, & the cost of drinking. The pros of drinking are to relax, and get my mind off things, to promote social interaction.
I am thinking that it might be easiest for me to not drink at all. I don't enjoy just one drink as much because I don't get the relaxation that additional drinks provide.
M
Hi,
I enjoy a couple drinks when I go out with friends. Last night I drank and kept waking up all night (partly due to high winds), a little thirsty and to go to the bathroom. As I was laying in bed, I realized that the amount of alcohol I drink sometimes is not healthful for my body. My heart was clipping along about 40 beats per minute over what it should have been each time I awoke. Probably dehydration related.
I started thinking about liver disease, heartburn, dehydration, calories, that alcohol does not always taste good to me, & the cost of drinking. The pros of drinking are to relax, and get my mind off things, to promote social interaction.
I am thinking that it might be easiest for me to not drink at all. I don't enjoy just one drink as much because I don't get the relaxation that additional drinks provide.
M
Well,
Today I went to put on my jeans for dance. I have an "overhang" again, the pants are cut low and my tire is hanging. This is pretty strong evidence, when combined by the scale that I am getting bigger. Bigger is not always better.
Well, I know what to do and how to do it. Now I need to do it.
M
Today I went to put on my jeans for dance. I have an "overhang" again, the pants are cut low and my tire is hanging. This is pretty strong evidence, when combined by the scale that I am getting bigger. Bigger is not always better.
Well, I know what to do and how to do it. Now I need to do it.
M
Well, I bought my little cottage cheese containers with fruit added. Also low fat yogurt. Have fresh berries in fridge. Am ready to jump on wagon again, officially.
Am logging my food. Am getting off my fanny to do line dance when I am not doing anything constructive, such as watching tv.
I'm baaaaaaack!
Weight is 161 today. It will probably be a little lower tomorrow or the next day. I think a lot of that is water weight (hopefully) or just food hanging around in my intestines.
M
Am logging my food. Am getting off my fanny to do line dance when I am not doing anything constructive, such as watching tv.
I'm baaaaaaack!
Weight is 161 today. It will probably be a little lower tomorrow or the next day. I think a lot of that is water weight (hopefully) or just food hanging around in my intestines.
M
Ok, am doing well on plan. Have dropped several pounds in a couple days, am peeing off a lot of fluid I think.
The other day I got ravenously hungry, a dangerous condition for me. I must eat every 3 hours to keep the appetite in check. The little cottage cheese containers are so helpful, I don't think, I just reach in the fridge and pull one out and snarf.
Today I got too hungry also and wanteed to overeat but kept it in check.
Am doing well overall. Am looking forward to having a smaller belly.
M
The other day I got ravenously hungry, a dangerous condition for me. I must eat every 3 hours to keep the appetite in check. The little cottage cheese containers are so helpful, I don't think, I just reach in the fridge and pull one out and snarf.
Today I got too hungry also and wanteed to overeat but kept it in check.
Am doing well overall. Am looking forward to having a smaller belly.
M