Do you ever miss your old habits?

ctalimenti

Yes I absolutely do get sick of it. I miss eating whatever I wanted. Now I have to watch it. Eating poorly leads to an early death. I've had two friends (men) die in the last month from heart attacks. Occluded arteries. This is when it hits home...when your friends die basically due to poor diets. They were not even 50.

fiberartist219

I rarely miss my old habits, because I still indulge in them.

I bought some delicious cookies today on my lunch break. Then, at the end of the day, I thought about all that I ate and felt like it was a lot. So, I put my sneakers on (and my sports bra) and grabbed the jump rope. I don't feel one bit bad about those cookies, but I didn't sit there and let them stick to me either.

I don't think two bites of anything is going to ruin a whole day.

Lately, I find myself asking my husband for a bite of whatever he is eating. That way, I can experience what it tastes like, but I don't have to eat the whole thing (or even half of it). He gets annoyed, but once he realizes that I will stop after that one or two bites and leave him alone, he's ok with it. It might actually save him some calories!

Sometimes watching other people eat is awful, and it really sucks when they want to share it with you. Then, realize that you don't need a whole cupcake, or a whole order of fries to enjoy it. I like having just a bite or two, but then going back to a meal that I know won't make me feel sluggish later.

There is something about letting a piece of chocolate melt in my mouth, or savoring a greasy bite of whatever. That's just it though. I can savor it. I eat crappy food for entertainment and for cultural experiences. I eat healthy food for nourishment and fuel. By recognizing that each has their place in my life, it helps me know how much of each I actually want to have.

Lozze

Yes but I remind myself how I fel the week before I started (crying every night) and how amazing I feel now.

I also have before pics on my phone.

Dexy_

I REALLY REALLY miss being able to eat. It sucks *kitten* eating healthy. Most stuff tastes like crap but I know I need to do it. I allow myself some of the bad crap as a treat occasionally so I don't completely derail myself. But still.... oh to be 11 again!

bens_mommy

Very, very occasionally, but not enough to make me feel miserable. I love the feeling of being healthy, of feeling like I'm in control. The sense of accomplishment that comes along with it far outweighs the disappointment of not eating that cheesecake!

bens_mommy

I rarely miss my old habits, because I still indulge in them.

I bought some delicious cookies today on my lunch break. Then, at the end of the day, I thought about all that I ate and felt like it was a lot. So, I put my sneakers on (and my sports bra) and grabbed the jump rope. I don't feel one bit bad about those cookies, but I didn't sit there and let them stick to me either.

This has been my mindset as of late. I really try to not feel "guilty" about what I've eaten, even if it's a "bad" decision. Instead, I take control and I go work out.