I'm at a loss and need some help, please!
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What should I eat on my birthday, guys?
As a kid, it was always lasagna. I suggested it, and my wife said, "Really? Are you sure?" I don't know what she meant by that.
I like pizza too.
I'm really craving Indian or Mediterranean (Greek/Persian) food, but my family doesn't like it.
You are putting too much emphasis on what to eat. If you want lasagna, have it. You want pizza, have it.
I understand that it's hard to justify eating these foods to yourself. I do it all the time.
Why not make the lasagne with Catelli Smart Pasta (tastes the same as white but has more fiber) and ground turkey instead of beef. You can also make your pizza using whole wheat tortilla shells. Light or partly skim mozza cheese. There are alternative ways to make the foods you love.
I couldn't live without pizza. I'd smell it and go nuts. And I LOVE pasta! Can't live without that either. Therefore, I had to come up with alternatives so I could still eat these things but with fewer calories, bad fat and carbs.
And remember, it's really about moderation.0 -
A voice of reason among paranoia. Thank you!I am a firm believer in making changes in your life you can live with. holidays and birthdays are tough times of year. I think if you eat right all the time and exercise regularly then the occasional treat (like lasagna) on your birthday shouldn't be too bad. Just remember to pace yourself and measure your portions, but you should enjoy your birthday dinner.0 -
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OP, lasagna sounds fabulous.
it's full of wholesome noodles, delicious cheese that provides protein and calcium, and yummy meat for even more protein. i don't see why anyone would give you a hard time about this. try it with some delicious fresh ricotta and maybe grass-fed beef or even buffalo for a new twist.
i'm not sure about your wife's problem with it, though.
have you checked her text messages lately?0 -
Eat whatever the eff you want. We don't know what you like. You don't need support to handle this.0
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Oh, I'm not struggling with justifying anything. I'm struggling with making up my mind. :bigsmile:I understand that it's hard to justify eating these foods to yourself. I do it all the time.0 -
I didn't solicit support. Where is everyone getting that idea from? I posted this in "Chit-Chat, Fun, and Games", not the support forum.Eat whatever the eff you want. We don't know what you like. You don't need support to handle this.
I was asking for ideas. Any ideas. Don't worry about what I might like. Just fire away!0 -
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No. Good idea.i'm not sure about your wife's problem with it, though.
have you checked her text messages lately?0 -
Why would I want to do all that? It's my birthday!Without knowing more about you or your goals, it's hard to give you an answer here.
If it was me, I would go with lasagna (I love lasagna) and just not go crazy and eat the whole pan. I would calculate the nutritional content of the lasagna so I can log it, and work it into my daily intake log.
People are just trying to help you with suggestions.
Sounds to me like you're not willing to make sacrifices. Might as well just give up now if that is your attitude.0 -
My birthday was yesterday and I enjoyed myself and indulged. Today I am back at eating right and will probably do a killer workout. I am a true believer that you are allowed to induldge a bit every now and then. Just as long as it is indeed every now and then.
I also believe that this lifestyle change (at least for me) won't last if I don't get to eat my fave foods at least once and a while.
Oh.. and Happy Birthday0 -
I think you should eat butter! None of that fruit and veggie nonsense. Not meat. None of that. Just butter. Like 3 vats of pure butter!
Bon Aniversari!
LMFAO i was having a bad day and i seriously just laughed out loud when i read this so thank you0 -
Oh, I'm not struggling with justifying anything. I'm struggling with making up my mind. :bigsmile:I understand that it's hard to justify eating these foods to yourself. I do it all the time.
Wow. And I'm pretty sure you're on the wrong website.
That's not what I said originally. But I thought I better change it. If you have nothing nice to say......0 -
Maybe sushi/sashimi? It's mainly protein and good omega-3 fat.0
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Fantastic judgmental attitude! :drinker:Sounds to me like you're not willing to make sacrifices. Might as well just give up now if that is your attitude.
Do you never eat pizza, m'lady? Eating lasagna or pizza one day, and I should just give up? :huh:0 -
Have whatever you really want and enjoy, it's your birthday! Get back in gear, full speed tomorrow. Rewarding yourself for doing well is just as important as having the discipline to get back on your diet tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!0
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Oh! Excellent idea!Maybe sushi/sashimi? It's mainly protein and good omega-3 fat.0 -
WOW! I like to check in once in a while and read posts for something to do while drinking my protein shake, boy has this one been entertaining...I must really be doing something wrong cuz we have 'Pizza Saturday' every week at my house, and (gasp!) I eat a piece or 2! And I don't know what's wrong with your wife, but I love me some lasagna!! (Of course, I use wheat noodles and venison BUT we rarely eat anything other than venison so....) I refuse to Prohibit any foods in my life! I watch what I eat, calories in-calories burned etc....But damn -I've had a Dairy Queen Pecan Mudslide for dinner before too! sooo Have a happy birthday and since its your day, have what you want (that's the rule at our house!) LOL:laugh:0
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Maybe sushi/sashimi? It's mainly protein and good omega-3 fat.
I had a bunch of people recently tell me this is terrible for you. Now I'm confused again! lol0 -
I'm a jerk?
Wow. You're a jerk. I'm feeling plenty sorry for your wife now.
Oh, I'm not struggling with justifying anything. I'm struggling with making up my mind. :bigsmile:I understand that it's hard to justify eating these foods to yourself. I do it all the time.
I clarified that I'm not trying to justify anything, and did no in a courteous manner. You, m'lady, are the one suggesting that if I eat pizza one day, I should just give up.0 -
I didn't solicit support. Where is everyone getting that idea from? I posted this in "Chit-Chat, Fun, and Games", not the support forum.Eat whatever the eff you want. We don't know what you like. You don't need support to handle this.
I was asking for ideas. Any ideas. Don't worry about what I might like. Just fire away!
Actually you did when your 3rd post on the thread is "I thought this was a place of support". Why would you throw that out there if you weren't looking for support?0 -
Humor is dead in the forums. It really is.Actually you did when your 3rd post on the thread is "I thought this was a place of support". Why would you throw that out there if you weren't looking for support?0 -
Fantastic judgmental attitude! :drinker:Sounds to me like you're not willing to make sacrifices. Might as well just give up now if that is your attitude.
Do you never eat pizza, m'lady? Eating lasagna or pizza one day, and I should just give up? :huh:
Wow. You're a jerk dude. I'm compelled to say it. I don't need to make a judgement call, you put it right out there for everyone to see. I'm feeling plenty sorry for your wife, that's for sure. Yikes. I'm not reading anymore of your comments.0 -
Oh! Excellent idea!Maybe sushi/sashimi? It's mainly protein and good omega-3 fat.
And that's what I'm gonna go eat tonight -- actually at a Japanese buffet place! Great selections there but I'd probably stay away from the rice and stick with sashimi, seaweed salad, shrimp and grilled meats.0 -
Thank you for the amusement for the day it has been fabluous go have a big steak or some fried chicken who cares its your birthday stop being a man and make a decision---why is it men cant make decisions on there own0
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Ha! Exactly what my wife says!why is it men cant make decisions on there own0 -
Thank you for the amusement for the day it has been fabluous go have a big steak or some fried chicken who cares its your birthday stop being a man and make a decision---why is it men cant make decisions on there own
Bahhahaha!!!0 -
Ha! Exactly what my wife says!why is it men cant make decisions on there own
I tell my husband that all the time WTF are men just not capable of making choicese I don't get it0 -
I'm a jerk?
Wow. You're a jerk. I'm feeling plenty sorry for your wife now.
Oh, I'm not struggling with justifying anything. I'm struggling with making up my mind. :bigsmile:I understand that it's hard to justify eating these foods to yourself. I do it all the time.
I clarified that I'm not trying to justify anything, and did no in a courteous manner. You, m'lady, are the one suggesting that if I eat pizza one day, I should just give up.
Yeah, you are.
You posted on a forum asking for suggestions. IT'S A FITNESS/WEIGHT LOSS SITE!!! It's not Facebook or Twitter.
When someone reads a post like yours, they assume you need suggestions because you don't want to eat those foods for obvious reasons. That's why I suggested you don't want to sacrifice.
You did not do so in any courteous manner, to anyone you tried to help you. And saying "m'lady" is rude actually.0 -
Humor is dead in the forums. It really is.Actually you did when your 3rd post on the thread is "I thought this was a place of support". Why would you throw that out there if you weren't looking for support?
And this is why I get in trouble all the time on Facebook - too hard to tell sarcasm, voice intonation, inflexions etc over a typed message!!!! lol0
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