Today I had an epiphany

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  • goobear3
    goobear3 Posts: 14
    Good choice! That's what they say to do when you go out to eat too...put half of it aside before you even start eating!
  • JulieJacobus
    JulieJacobus Posts: 9 Member
    For some, 480 isn't that many calories. For others,(like me) 480 is nearly 1/2 of our daily calories. I have to spread out my calorie intake throughout the day. 200 to 300 or so 5 to 6 times per day on the days that I am not active seems to be the best for me.

    Good job on the epiphany and keep up the good work!
  • My1985Freckles
    My1985Freckles Posts: 1,039 Member
    For some, 480 isn't that many calories. For others,(like me) 480 is nearly 1/2 of our daily calories. I have to spread out my calorie intake throughout the day. 200 to 300 or so 5 to 6 times per day on the days that I am not active seems to be the best for me.

    Good job on the epiphany and keep up the good work!

    Well said!
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    Wraps have too good of a reputation...the tortilla around a chipotle burrito is 290 cal -- just by itself!

    http://www.chipotle.com/en-US/menu/nutritional_information/nutritional_information.aspx

    OhMyGoodness! How funny you posted this! I *just* came from Chipotle, was logging my burrito and was shocked to discover these calories!!! I was thinking, maybe, 30 calories for the tortilla. Nope. It's 290
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    what is a wawa

    Wawa is the most amazing gas station/convenience store I've ever seen. One of the things I miss about DC/Jersey. There's nothing in LA like a Wawa.
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    Than I had an epiphany "I don't have to eat the whole thing" now for me thats a big deal

    Awesome!

    As someone who hates to throw out food, I totally understand this epiphany!!! Sometimes you just want a taste of something, or people give it to you and you don't want to offend, or your friends go out to eat at a place where nothing is good for your body.

    Congratulations
  • thecanface
    thecanface Posts: 1,180 Member
    i remember when that happened to me! it does wonders!! and also, being able to buy lunch and dinner at once is awesome! :D
  • beautifulme32
    beautifulme32 Posts: 42
    Thank you everyone for your kind words and encouragement it means so much.
  • beautifulme32
    beautifulme32 Posts: 42
    what is a wawa ?, congratulation on exercizing mind control over manners
    Thanks a lot and Wawa is a convience store
  • beautifulme32
    beautifulme32 Posts: 42
    What's wrong with 480 calories?
    My daily goal is a little over 1200 and I'm trying to spread it out over 4 meals and snacks so that I don't get hungry during thru out the day
  • LoggingForLife
    LoggingForLife Posts: 504 Member
    I love this. I have also realized that I can order what makes me happy in a restaurant, eat half, take the rest home and let someone else in the house eat it. And I won't drop dead because I didn't eat it!
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    When I had a similar moment, my epiphany wasn't the realisation that I could eat half of it, my epiphany was realising how many calories (and carbs) are in tortilla wraps. Way more than I expected!

    After I cut them out of my lunchtime and replaced them with a tin of heinz big soup for lunch instead, I saved almost half of my lunch calories, from around 600 down to about 300.

    BUT

    I find that I've saved too many calories. Now I end up having to snack at the end of the day so Ithat 'm not too far under target. So I guess I'd agree with the other commenters, saying that although the wraps may have more calories than you expected, this isn't necessarily a bad thing.

    Don't fear the calories! Less isn't always better.

    I'm finding that, too - had 500 calories left over after dinner. WTF? lol
  • DrKarenLDavis
    DrKarenLDavis Posts: 4
    Nice going! Portion control is important.
  • 1bigtabbycat
    1bigtabbycat Posts: 23 Member
    ****[/quote] My daily goal is a little over 1200 and I'm trying to spread it out over 4 meals and snacks so that I don't get hungry during thru out the day****

    I am in the same boat .... good job - it is not as easy as it sounds. Your mind can override your stomach and then you end up in a predicament!
  • ice1200s
    ice1200s Posts: 237 Member
    That worked out pretty well I'd say. Great strategy! My girlfriend and I split meals at restaurants all the time. If I go by myself, I split it and ask them to package it to go. Ciao, Marc
  • beautifulme32
    beautifulme32 Posts: 42
    so true
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