Living The Lifestyle Thursday 7/6/2023
imastar2
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This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.
Monday - crewahl (Charlie)
Tuesday – Wildcard
Wednesday - misterhub (Greg)
Thursday -imastar2 (Derrick)
Friday - Wildcard
Today's Topic: Splurging on Special Occasions (Sorry for missing Last Week's Thursday)
Today July 6th, on a Sunday in 1947 Seventy Six years ago @ 9:30 pm I dropped into this world all 4lbs.3oz of me. I won't go into my life as it has nothing to do with the topic except somewhere along the way approximately age 12-13 yo I did grow into a portly size. To my knowledge and recollection there were no standards for sizing to come along for several more years.
So are there any days you like to spurge during the year and admit to yourself I'll work on my weight tomorrow?
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.
Monday - crewahl (Charlie)
Tuesday – Wildcard
Wednesday - misterhub (Greg)
Thursday -imastar2 (Derrick)
Friday - Wildcard
Today's Topic: Splurging on Special Occasions (Sorry for missing Last Week's Thursday)
Today July 6th, on a Sunday in 1947 Seventy Six years ago @ 9:30 pm I dropped into this world all 4lbs.3oz of me. I won't go into my life as it has nothing to do with the topic except somewhere along the way approximately age 12-13 yo I did grow into a portly size. To my knowledge and recollection there were no standards for sizing to come along for several more years.
So are there any days you like to spurge during the year and admit to yourself I'll work on my weight tomorrow?
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So today I will splurge some on a special meal tonight probably at home with menu to be determined even though I started early this evening at a business meeting eating dessert with ice cream on it. So my WI Friday along with a couple days ahead of it will undoubtedly be worth it to me. I may treat DW and we might go out because we both are going to be really busy all day. Then I think prices are so high to eat out now a days, that it pains me to look at the total bill wondering is this really worth the cost?
I will battle back for a couple of days afterwards and not starve but just leave off the sweets and or heavy carbs and also cut back on the portions. In any case focusing every single day 24/7 can really do a number on the mind and deal crazy thoughts.
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Honestly, I can splurge at the drop of a hat. Party with any/all the kids, Franciscan fraternity party, going out to a restaurant for dinner, or just a "special" dinner at home, with TOL.1
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Not exactly. I have indulgences. Some days more than 1. Thanksgiving comes to mind. Back in the days of the WW plate map it became apparent to me that Thanksgiving wasn’t going to work on plan. I was having pumpkin pie. And I was having it with whipped cream. And now recently I’m having a nip of rum too. But that doesn’t mean I have to have cheese and crackers first or nachos or the cookies or candiy that are coming out after the pie.
And I’m not screwing up a whole week trying to make up for a few indulgences. I’m not even screwing up the rest of the day. But no I’m not doing a trip back to the old days and indulging in everything. Not even for a day. Always aware of what I’m eating or drinking. Doesn’t seem like a burden.
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I put in a comment that was all pithy and wisdomy- and it’s not here. I can only conclude it was too brilliant for MFP to tolerate, and they had to block it in their shame.
That’s what I’m going with, anyway.0
