Mini Goal Challenge - Week of December 18th to 24th
IsMollyReallyHungry
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In the weekly Warrior Mini-Goal Challenge focus on your "short term goals"
Focusing on one week at a time, when the big picture seems too overwhelming. Small changes can bring on big results!!
Choose one or more things you want to work on for just this week. Don't set it too high or unreachable!!
Please, make sure your week works for you. Sun to Sat or Mon to Sun, whatever is YOUR week!
You can reach your main goal if you break it into small actionable steps. It could be as easy as 1-2-3!
1) Choose something you know you can do easily.
2) Add more difficult tasks to your plan.
3) These small steps will get you started, motivated & help build routine for long term success!!
Anyone interested in joining us for another week, or a first week, or a get back on track week?
Check in often, have a great week and do the best you can!
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Happy Monday!!
Had a tough week last week for sure. I will be very lucky if I even maintained at my weigh in today. Either way today is a new day! Have a good week!! 2 more weeks and we are in 2018!
Goals week of 12/18/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 0/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 0/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
* Tu, W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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Happy Monday everyone! I'm starting to see losses again, which is encouraging, but it's very difficult. Today there have been cookies in the work room, cupcakes in the mail room, pecan pie in the fridge, and there will be a special treat at lunch. Sheesh!
I'd rather have a hard road into excellence than an easy road to mediocrity. - Salma Hayek
In between goals is a thing called life, which is to be lived and enjoyed. - Sid Caesar
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP.
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. (Today: Portobello Quesadillas)
3. Steps goal: 5k during school day, finish up at gym on treadmill for 10k/daily.
4. 2x 8 floor push-ups, 2x 30 sec wall sit, 2x 60 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges, 2x 15 side leg lifts, 2x 20 sec balance, 2 x 30 sec flexibility during breaks.
5. Gym immediately after school.
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch.
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry.
8. Duolingo practice, 30 minutes writing.
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 on non-rehearsal weeknights; 11:15 on rehearsal nights.
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed.
2. Check with brother - decorate tree Thursday or Saturday?
3. Kickboxing Tuesday; double-check on Facebook Monday to be sure it's not cancelled.
4. Strength class Tuesday/Thursday.
5. Rehearsal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings.
6. Sewing workshop Wednesday 2:00.
7. Mrs. Claus on Wednesday night.
8. Zumba and yoga on Saturday; double-check Friday night.
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week
Sunday weigh-in goal: 171.0; actual: 173.6
Next Sunday goal: 169.5 - *sigh* Doubt I'll get there. But I *am* making progress, and that's not nothing.0 -
Happy Monday all of you. Have a good week and resist all those holiday treats. small quantities if you need to and only the very best to eat will do. Good luck.
Molly- thanks for getting us started. have a good week.
clicketykeys- you are right in that you are making progress. celebrate the trend downward. get as close as you can and keep on going.
My goals (same as last week)
1. Average steps 5,000 daily
2. Workout 3 times
3. Check in with the group 4 times0 -
I agree!! Keep up the good work!! Something in the right direction is awesome indeed and certainly better than a gainforestrose910 wrote: »
clicketykeys- you are right in that you are making progress. celebrate the trend downward. get as close as you can and keep on going.
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Goals week of 12/18/17:
1) WW blue dot day – 0/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 0/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
*W, Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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As of 12/19, day 2:
1) Interval cardio 3x.................0/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x...0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ..... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies........ 0/7
5) At least 60g protein........... 0/7
6) 2L water .............................. 0/7
7) No added sugar ..................0/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ................... 1/7
9) Eat under 1500 calories.... 2/7
I didn't check in yesterday, the antibiotics my dentist gave me made me very sick. My weight is down because I couldn't eat yesterday, although I don't recommend it, I feel like it gives me a good opportunity to reset. So, I didn't overeat yesterday and today and I'm adding a goal I really thought I'd nailed until recently, to stay in my target calories. 1500 is plenty of food, I was averaging closer to 1350 for a long time and losing steadily but recently I've been going over more often. Note, as little as I ate yesterday, I did have sugar because I had some Gatorade, I was so dehydrated.
It looks like I have a lot of goals and I haven't attained them recently, but they are normal healthy lifestyle recommendations that I know I'm capable of!
Accomplished today: I had my MRI of my ankle today. Funny story, the tech asked me what kind of music I wanted to listen to, and I said classical, since I figured something relaxing would be good. She acted like no one had ever asked for classical before, and she didn't have any, so I just said anything was fine. So she said she had some 70s soft rock that was "beautiful" and I said fine and she popped some headphones on me. I wound up with the longest version of "Disco Inferno" I've ever heard - I looked it up afterward and the album version is over 10 min long. Since I was having my ankle scanned I didn't have to be all the way in the tube so it didn't really bother me, but if I'd been trapped inside that tube with that song I would've gone crazy. The other songs were OK but I would have preferred no music at all.0 -
Stolen from Google:
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@cjsacto - I can't remember; did you say you were ok with artificial sweeteners or are you trying to avoid those, too? When I'm trying to avoid drinking calories but I want a sports drink I'll sometimes have a Powerade Zero.
Checking in after day 2 (Tuesday)
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. 0/2 - yesterday I didn't even log. Yeesh!
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. (Today: Soup Plus) 2/2
3. Steps goal: 5k during school day, finish up at gym on treadmill for 10k/daily. 2/2
4. 2x 8 floor push-ups, 2x 30 sec wall sit, 2x 60 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges, 2x 15 side leg lifts, 2x 20 sec balance, 2 x 30 sec flexibility during breaks. 1/2 - I had to get started a little earlier than usual, so I only did one set.
5. Gym immediately after school. 2/2
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. 2/2
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. 2/2
8. Duolingo practice, 30 minutes writing. 2/2 (I'm counting grading as writing time, darnit!)
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 on non-rehearsal weeknights; 11:15 on rehearsal nights. 1/2 - I knew that today was the first day of break and so I stayed up and soaked in the tub last night until a little after 11:30. It was glorious!
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed. I think upcoming week will include turkey bolognese and flank steak.
2. Check with brother - decorate tree Thursday or Saturday? ✔ Saturday it is!
3. Kickboxing Tuesday; double-check on Facebook Monday to be sure it's not cancelled. ❌ (It was. I did get my steps goal in!)
4. Strength class Tuesday ✔/Thursday.
5. Rehearsal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings. ✔ ✔
6. Sewing workshop Wednesday 2:00.
7. Mrs. Claus on Wednesday night.
8. Zumba and yoga on Saturday; double-check Friday night. (Uh, I was apparently tired and going by habit; both classes are off for at least this week and probably next. Derp!) ❌
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week
Sunday weigh-in goal: 171.0; actual: 173.6
Next Sunday goal: 169.5
Today: 173.4! Thanks for the encouragement, everyone. It is the first day of our semester break, and I'm super excited about getting to try some new things. I've got my sewing workshop today, and in a little bit here I'm hopefully going to go to a "boot camp" at the gym where I go to the kickboxing class.0 -
Hello warriors!
I am back from Mexico and going back again for a yoga retreat on Dec 30th. Lots of activities til then. And my Spanish is really coming along. It is motivating when there is a chance to use what I am learning.
@cjsacto - that is too funny about them not having classical music!! The scene you described is straight out a Seinfeld sitcom. Trapped with disco in an MRI. I hope you told her about this new app called spotify which has EVERYTHING that anyone wants. Maybe they can splurge a little!
p.s. I love your stolen from google daily affirmations. This truly expresses what I want for myself as well.
I am still working with my weigh loss coach - and not going on the scale or tracking at this time. I also sold my fitbit yesterday, which was an amazing feeling. I am really trying to change my habits to align with my principles, rather than obsess on all the details, and not pay attention overall. For example, no matter what I am walking to work, and walk home for lunch. This allows me to have 12 kms of walking built into my weekdays. I am looking at other changes of this type for the long run.
Will check in later this week.
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Goals week of 12/18/17:
1) WW blue dot day –1/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 0/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
*Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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As of 12/20, day 3:
1) Cardio 3x ................................1/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 0/7
5) At least 60g protein ............ 1/7
6) 2L water ................................ 1/7
7) No added sugar ....................1/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 1/7
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 3/7
The quote function is working again!
Accomplished today: A very long and physical day at work, followed by a potluck where I did not have sugar.
@clicketykeys I don't generally have artificial sweeteners, except maybe in gum or mints. I don't really like them or find them satisfying so I figure it's better for me not to have a loophole. I actually didn't realize there was a sugarfree sports drink though.
How are rehearsals going? Do you mind if I ask what play it is? Great work on your weight loss goal for the month, and trying kickboxing!
@torontojulie Nice to see you! Your trips to Mexico sound great. I have some friends really into yoga who have gone to retreats (though not out of the country!) and they love it.
It takes resolve to stop weighing, I admit I obsess over the number. I don't know if I'll get to the point that I don't feel the need to, but I know some people don't find it productive. Great walking goal!
@IsMollyReallyHungry I saw last week you had a rough week, I'm sorry. I hope your dad is better, and so sorry you recently lost your mom. You are doing great with your progress! I like how you gave yourself tiered goals for sleeping, at 6.5 or 7 hours.
@forestrose910 Thanks as always for being supportive and encouraging.0 -
@cjsacto - Yup! Another possibility might be potassium and magnesium supplements. Those are some of the electrolytes you find in sports drinks - along with sodium, which for me, at least, isn't hard to get plenty of!
The play I'm in is an adaptation of Agatha Christie's very first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. I'm having an absolute blast, and rehearsals seem to be going very well. At any rate, the director is comfortable with us taking about a week and a half off for the holidays!
Welcome back, Julie! I'm a little jealous about your yoga retreat - the class I go to weekly is off for a little while due to the holidays.
Yay Molly! You got one of your blue dots!
Keep it up - goodness knows I KNOW how tough it can be.
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Checking in sort of. great to see all that you are doing. Welcome back Julie. This has been a week where I have gotten home from work every day and been sick. I am hoping today will be different. haven't done much but what I needed to do.
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So sorry to hear you are not feeling well Paulette. Feel better soon....forestrose910 wrote: »Checking in sort of. great to see all that you are doing. Welcome back Julie. This has been a week where I have gotten home from work every day and been sick. I am hoping today will be different. haven't done much but what I needed to do.
take care everyone.
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Hello Warriors!!
I am so busy this week! Year end at work and Dad in hospital and now headed to rehab and we have to face possibility of nursing home which neither me or my sister want. So we are trying to find someone who can sit with him during the day when he gets out of rehab to make sure he is ok independently.
I will try to catch up on post tomorrow! I am not doing good on blue dots but I am still losing weight so far this week. I will take it. Because of the holidays I have to weigh in on Sundays for the next 2 weeks so that should be interesting too. I used to do WW on Sundays.
It is good to see everyone checking in despite the holidays.
Goals week of 12/18/17:
1) WW blue dot day –1/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 1/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 0/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
*Th, F, Sa, S, M (no check in -)
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As of 12/21, day 4:
1) Cardio 3x ................................2/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 0/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 1/7
5) At least 60g protein ............ 2/7
6) 2L water ................................ 1/7
7) No added sugar ....................2/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 2/7
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 4/7
Accomplished today: Productive at work, didn't touch holiday goodies, went for a run for the first time in too long. Oh, I'm going to add that I didn't finish my dinner tonight. I spent almost an hour cooking, logged it before I started eating, and it was well within my calories. I just started to feel full and put about 1/3 of it in the fridge for tomorrow. This is not typical for me. Had to recalculate my logged meal, though.
I'm at my lowest weight in 17 years, 159.5. Half a pound more and I'll be a "healthy" BMI for my height. I saw this weight a few weeks ago, just once and then I tanked. I feel I sabotaged myself on the verge of success but I've had a good couple of days now. It would mean a lot to me to end the year at a healthy BMI, healthy body fat % (I'm there depending how I calculate it), healthy cholesterol levels (done!), and maybe if I can find something to buy in a size "Medium." A girl can dream.0 -
forestrose910 wrote: »Checking in sort of. great to see all that you are doing. Welcome back Julie. This has been a week where I have gotten home from work every day and been sick. I am hoping today will be different. haven't done much but what I needed to do.
take care everyone.
Sorry to hear you've been sick, especially if you can't take a few days off work to rest. Hope you feel better!0 -
As of 12/22, day 5:
1) Cardio 3x ................................2/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 1/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 2/7
5) At least 60g protein ............ 3/7
6) 2L water ................................ 1/7
7) No added sugar ....................3/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 2/7
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 5/7
Accomplished today: Productive at work in spite of a four-hour meeting, didn't touch holiday goodies, did my little bodyweight exercise app this evening. This morning, the scale obliged me and I'm at a "normal" BMI! I weigh daily and see a lot of fluctuations so it's kind of early to say it's a done deal but I'm still pleased about it.1 -
Checking in after day 5 (Friday)
Daily:
1. Eat only what has already been logged into MFP. 3/5 - I had to do some quick adds because the choice is either 'guess at how many calories this is' or 'don't log it.'
2. Plan dinner before leaving for school. 2/2 - No more school!
3. Steps goal: 5k during school day, finish up at gym on treadmill for 10k/daily. 2/2 but 5/5 for getting the steps goal!
4. 2x 8 floor push-ups, 2x 30 sec wall sit, 2x 60 sec plank, 2x 20 sec lunges, 2x 15 side leg lifts, 2x 20 sec balance, 2 x 30 sec flexibility during breaks. 1/2 but 4/5 daily strength training.
5. Gym immediately after school. 2/2 and 4/5 days at the gym.
6. Before dinner, take meds, prep next day’s breakfast and lunch. 5/5
7. Cleaning: 20 minutes putting away dishes or laundry. 5/5
8. Duolingo practice 5/5 30 minutes writing. 2/5 - I have done NEITHER writing NOR grading since break started.
9. Check in, teeth flossed/rinsed/brushed; in bed by 9:30 on non-rehearsal weeknights; 11:15 on rehearsal nights. 4/5
Non-daily:
1. With husband, brainstorm meal ideas for next week by Thursday ✔. Check ingredients and enter recipes if needed.
2. Check with brother - decorate tree Thursday or Saturday? ✔ Saturday it is!
3. Kickboxing Tuesday; double-check on Facebook Monday to be sure it's not cancelled. ❌ (It was. I did get my steps goal in!)
4. Strength class Tuesday ✔/Thursday ✔.
5. Rehearsal Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings. ✔ ✔ ✔
6. Sewing workshop Wednesday 2:00. ✔ (Okay so it ended up being Friday but I went!)
7. Mrs. Claus on Wednesday night. ✔
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week
Sunday weigh-in goal: 171.0; actual: 173.6
Next Sunday goal: 169.5
Today: 176.0 *sigh* Well, that's what happens with two days of overeating, even planned. At least the end is in sight. And I'm enjoying some REALLY good food!2 -
clicketykeys wrote: »Checking in after day 5 (Frida
Scale goals
Dec 1 weigh-in: 176.6
Jan 1 goal: 169.6 - 7 lbs, should be ~1.5/week
Sunday weigh-in goal: 171.0; actual: 173.6
Next Sunday goal: 169.5
Today: 176.0 *sigh* Well, that's what happens with two days of overeating, even planned. At least the end is in sight. And I'm enjoying some REALLY good food!
LOL! That is what I say too in a different way. Sometimes you have to enjoy REALLY good food! I don't mind going off the grid a little IF the food is good.... In my old days I would eat food that was not that great just because it was there but the new me, stops eating food if it is high calorie and not absolutely delicious because it is definitely not worth the calories. and I try not to over indulge and enjoy it and tomorrow is a new day or the next meal is a new meal. You are doing fine as long as you a mindful and choosing when to live and/or splurge. That is life and we have to learn how to balance life with healthy eating and knowing we will never be perfect.
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Awesome! I see they took the Awesome button awayAs of 12/22, day 5:
1) Cardio 3x ................................2/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 1/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 2/7
5) At least 60g protein ............ 3/7
6) 2L water ................................ 1/7
7) No added sugar ....................3/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 2/7
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 5/7
Accomplished today: Productive at work in spite of a four-hour meeting, didn't touch holiday goodies, did my little bodyweight exercise app this evening. This morning, the scale obliged me and I'm at a "normal" BMI! I weigh daily and see a lot of fluctuations so it's kind of early to say it's a done deal but I'm still pleased about it. Interesting. I know there is a point to it. lol ?Good job on turning down those office goodies!
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Well I am still not getting those blue dots days since they lowered my points. But the good news is I am still losing! I am eating cleanly and basically under my old point plan and still losing good. I have lost over 3 pounds so far. I have a dinner at my sisters tonight but I should be ok knowing I have to weigh in tomorrow. It always helps knowing I have to weigh in officially. And I am going to take a snip from @cjsacto and no sugar while at the party. I will have a dessert to go if portable. Reason because if I eat sweets while at the party, I tend to keep going back. If I have it to go and wait in have it at home there is nothing to go back to. I enjoy it with a diet soda and good to go and if I still have urge to continue to eat, I eat a fruit and I have plenty of fruit on hand and all fruits are zero points! And I have my favorite fruit of the season on hand...red grapefruit!! I already took it out refrig in case I need it. I can't eat them cold any more.
Have a great weekend!!
Goals week of 12/18/17:
1) WW blue dot day –1/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 1/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 1/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
*S, M (no check in F)
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As of 12/23, day 6:
1) Cardio 3x ................................3/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 1/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 0/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 3/7
5) At least 60g protein ............ 4/7
6) 2L water ................................ 2/7
7) No added sugar ....................4/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 2/7
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 6/7
Accomplished today: Spun my wheels at work, worked a little on so many projects I finished none. I work tomorrow, supposed to be a half day but I don't know if I can get enough done to go home early. No sugar today, did a little time on the treadmill.0 -
@IsMollyReallyHungry It sounds like you have a good plan for dessert at the party. I'm thinking the same thing, there's one treat (homemade fudge) I'm thinking about bringing home from work to enjoy with my SO on Christmas. It's just the two of us and there's nothing sugary in the house so it seems like a good occasion for a specific treat, and like you we won't have more available once it's gone.0
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As of 12/24, day 7:
1) Cardio 3x ................................3/3
2) Bodyweight exercises 2x ... 1/2
3) Dumbbell exercises 1x ....... 1/1
4) 3 servings of veggies ......... 4/7
5) At least 60g protein ............ 4/7
6) 2L water ................................ 2/7
7) No added sugar ....................5/7
8) Sleep by 11pm ..................... 2/7
9) Eat under 1500 calories ..... 7/7
Accomplished today: Worked, was able to leave a few hours early for the holiday. Did a short dumbbell exercise video.
I pre-logged food that would have gotten me to my protein goal, but I wasn't hungry enough to eat my last snack.
This was a good week for me, diet-wise. Now I just don't want to fall off the edges again after this holiday.1 -
@cjsacto - Excellent job last week! Great job on sugar and calories Keep doing what you are doing and you will stay under your weight goal for the year too.....
I did not get my blue dot days but I still lost 4 pounds. I guess I will adjust to the new points soon, but so far I am doing fine not going over my old points number. Next week my goal is just to continue to lose. I have had a good streak of consistency and I want to keep it going. Not picky about how much as long as scale is going in the right direction.
Last night at dinner I had 2 cookies from Costco's and a taco salad and one tamale and that was success for sure. I ate them at the party and skipped brownies. Sunday I had a nice splurge day so back on it today. Since I know a lot of stuff is closed I got me a nice salad and will eat some fish for dinner.
Goals week of 12/18/17:
1) WW blue dot day –1/5
2) 6.5 hrs of sleep – 1/3
2) 7 hrs of sleep - 1/2
3) 10 min housework 2 days - 0/2 (de-clutter)
4) Have a game plan for weekend, so I do not sabotage myself
*(no check in F)
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IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »LOL! That is what I say too in a different way. Sometimes you have to enjoy REALLY good food! I don't mind going off the grid a little IF the food is good.... In my old days I would eat food that was not that great just because it was there but the new me, stops eating food if it is high calorie and not absolutely delicious because it is definitely not worth the calories. and I try not to over indulge and enjoy it and tomorrow is a new day or the next meal is a new meal. You are doing fine as long as you a mindful and choosing when to live and/or splurge. That is life and we have to learn how to balance life with healthy eating and knowing we will never be perfect.
Well, I do TRY to be mindful about it. But the thing is, I seem to have more ability to enjoy food than most people. I dunno, I regularly see threads about "oh I haven't had McDonald's in forever and I ate some today and it was just so awful!" I will go MONTHS without eating McDonald's, because it's hard to fit it into my calorie goals. But when I do get a chance to splurge, it tastes just as lovely as it ever did.
Same thing with other treats. People are like "well I save my calories for the good stuff, not just cookies from Walmart." I don't know what the grocery stores are like where y'all are, but the fresh stuff from Walmart's bakery around here is pretty doggone tasty.
If I am actually not enjoying the food, I won't eat it. But... it's just that so much of it is enjoyable!0 -
I am with you on that for the most part for sure. You are young, as you get older your taste buds will change.clicketykeys wrote: »IsMollyReallyHungry wrote: »LOL! That is what I say too in a different way. Sometimes you have to enjoy REALLY good food! I don't mind going off the grid a little IF the food is good.... In my old days I would eat food that was not that great just because it was there but the new me, stops eating food if it is high calorie and not absolutely delicious because it is definitely not worth the calories. and I try not to over indulge and enjoy it and tomorrow is a new day or the next meal is a new meal. You are doing fine as long as you a mindful and choosing when to live and/or splurge. That is life and we have to learn how to balance life with healthy eating and knowing we will never be perfect.
Well, I do TRY to be mindful about it. But the thing is, I seem to have more ability to enjoy food than most people. I dunno, I regularly see threads about "oh I haven't had McDonald's in forever and I ate some today and it was just so awful!" I will go MONTHS without eating McDonald's, because it's hard to fit it into my calorie goals. But when I do get a chance to splurge, it tastes just as lovely as it ever did.
Same thing with other treats. People are like "well I save my calories for the good stuff, not just cookies from Walmart." I don't know what the grocery stores are like where y'all are, but the fresh stuff from Walmart's bakery around here is pretty doggone tasty.
If I am actually not enjoying the food, I won't eat it. But... it's just that so much of it is enjoyable! I used to be a fast food and junk food junkie.
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