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    edited January 26 in Food and Nutrition
    I made Chicken and Veggies for lunch today..Tasted great...one of my friends came in with a grilled ham and bacon sandwich and curly fries....Made me not like my food the whole time....
    Am I crazy?

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    • Posts: 123 Member
      Did you do that? cause I am really tempted to do that with all greasy foods lol.
    • Posts: 486 Member
      I've done it before...but probably I had been dieting for something like 30 weeks already and was delirious. But it certainly works. you just have to find a picture that almost makes you gag...it can be anything off-putting. Then you can cook a plate of bacon, and start eating it while you look at the picture. You wont be finishing the bacon.
    • Posts: 123 Member
      No problem with bacon i love bacon lol :)
      Just didn't have any and was jealous that I brought
      plain chicken and veggies lol
    • Posts: 210 Member
      Think about how the sodium in a ham & bacon sandwich and curly fries would make you feel bloated as *kitten* for a couple days.
    • Posts: 15 Member
      Naw, perfectly normal. You know that food tastes good .. but you also know that it's not good for you. So stick with your veggie/chicken lunch and be healthy!

      Monica
    • Posts: 6,490 Member
      No problem with bacon i love bacon lol :)
      Just didn't have any and was jealous that I brought
      plain chicken and veggies lol

      Keep up what you're doing and eventually what other people do or do not do will have much less influence on you. My wife and I used to try and eat the same diet but we've gotten to the point where one of us will eat pizza because it fits the macros, and one of us won't because it doesn't on that day. Self discipline can be learned.
    • Posts: 12,589 Member
      Nevermind.
    • Posts: 10,161 Member
      Try this. 10 minutes a day, look at an appetizing picture of curly fries and grilled ham/bacon, and next to that picture, pull up a picture of a piece of meat being ransacked by maggots. Do it every day, for a few months. Soon the loose associations will occur in your brain, and you will have a disdain for bacon and curly fries...OR...you'll start to like maggots more....

      Because the answer to finding bacon and fries delicious is to give yourself an eating disorder.
    • Posts: 1,537 Member
      I made Chicken and Veggies for lunch today..Tasted great...one of my friends came in with a grilled ham and bacon sandwich and curly fries....Made me not like my food the whole time....
      Am I crazy?

      On the bright side your not one of those elitist dbags who thinks youre better than others because you eat healthily to achieve your goals. On the other hand, you somehow enjoyed the taste while not enjoying the meal, which confuses me.

      solution

      Have some bacon and ham tomorrow and work it into your calorie requirements. I personally would skip fries for something else, but, its not like they're bad. Id rather have ice cream than fries, though.


      And, no, you're not crazy. Thou shalt envy those whom haveth bacon.
    • Posts: 2,860 Member
      I've done it before...but probably I had been dieting for something like 30 weeks already and was delirious. But it certainly works. you just have to find a picture that almost makes you gag...it can be anything off-putting. Then you can cook a plate of bacon, and start eating it while you look at the picture. You wont be finishing the bacon.

      NO.
    • Posts: 2,860 Member
      Try this. 10 minutes a day, look at an appetizing picture of curly fries and grilled ham/bacon, and next to that picture, pull up a picture of a piece of meat being ransacked by maggots. Do it every day, for a few months. Soon the loose associations will occur in your brain, and you will have a disdain for bacon and curly fries...OR...you'll start to like maggots more....

      and NO.
    • Posts: 27,732 Member
      Try this. 10 minutes a day, look at an appetizing picture of curly fries and grilled ham/bacon, and next to that picture, pull up a picture of a piece of meat being ransacked by maggots. Do it every day, for a few months. Soon the loose associations will occur in your brain, and you will have a disdain for bacon and curly fries...OR...you'll start to like maggots more....


      :huh:

      that sounds healthy.
    • Posts: 486 Member
      Lol relax everyone. I realize my recommendation was in poor taste. Generally the more fit you are, the more you can eat whatever you want. The implied exercise that had you achieve your level of fitness just inherently allows for a broader range of foods, this is the prize you win for having consistency in the diet, and working hard in the gym.

      Yes. in 2010 i got to competition shape eating pretty much only KFC with refeeds of rice noodles every 4-6 days. In 2011, it was mostly just PB&J sandwiches with protein shakes. Pre 2009, it was just chicken and brown rice, 6 times a day. It's not my first time to the rodeo. IIFYM works, but it requires discipline like every other dieting protocol. Understanding that food are a means to an end (usually better performance or physique) is much more important than food choice. Happy?
    • Posts: 2,860 Member
      Lol relax everyone. I realize my recommendation was in poor taste. Generally the more fit you are, the more you can eat whatever you want. The implied exercise that had you achieve your level of fitness just inherently allows for a broader range of foods, this is the prize you win for having consistency in the diet, and working hard in the gym.

      Yes. in 2010 i got to competition shape eating pretty much only KFC with refeeds of rice noodles every 4-6 days. In 2011, it was mostly just PB&J sandwiches with protein shakes. Pre 2009, it was just chicken and brown rice, 6 times a day. It's not my first time to the rodeo. IIFYM works, but it requires discipline like every other dieting protocol. Understanding that food are a means to an end (usually better performance or physique) is much more important than food choice. Happy?

      NO.
    • Posts: 27,732 Member
      Lol relax everyone. I realize my recommendation was in poor taste. Generally the more fit you are, the more you can eat whatever you want. The implied exercise that had you achieve your level of fitness just inherently allows for a broader range of foods, this is the prize you win for having consistency in the diet, and working hard in the gym.

      Yes. in 2010 i got to competition shape eating pretty much only KFC with refeeds of rice noodles every 4-6 days. In 2011, it was mostly just PB&J sandwiches with protein shakes. Pre 2009, it was just chicken and brown rice, 6 times a day. It's not my first time to the rodeo. IIFYM works, but it requires discipline like every other dieting protocol. Understanding that food are a means to an end (usually better performance or physique) is much more important than food choice. Happy?

      Guess I've been doing it wrong-- I started out with IIFYM and added the exercise much later. But whatever works for you I guess.
    • Posts: 3,677 Member
      Lol relax everyone. I realize my recommendation was in poor taste. Generally the more fit you are, the more you can eat whatever you want. The implied exercise that had you achieve your level of fitness just inherently allows for a broader range of foods, this is the prize you win for having consistency in the diet, and working hard in the gym.

      Yes. in 2010 i got to competition shape eating pretty much only KFC with refeeds of rice noodles every 4-6 days. In 2011, it was mostly just PB&J sandwiches with protein shakes. Pre 2009, it was just chicken and brown rice, 6 times a day. It's not my first time to the rodeo. IIFYM works, but it requires discipline like every other dieting protocol. Understanding that food are a means to an end (usually better performance or physique) is much more important than food choice. Happy?

      Extremist is extreme.
    • Posts: 123 Member
      No Worries :)
      I was just kind of venting but Glad to see the funny comments
      that came from my venting. I enjoy eating most foods and do but
      today i brought that and was like ahh man that sounds better.
      but the day goes on and i know i feel great where my friend is feeling
      Sluggish so i am happy with my choice :)
      SO
      Aelunyu.....its all good :) thanks for making me laugh...and making me realize
      who cares :)
    • Posts: 486 Member
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      Guess I've been doing it wrong-- I started out with IIFYM and added the exercise much later. But whatever works for you I guess.

      You have to remember this was 2006. People did not follow IIFYM. Everyone on stage ate chicken and brown rice or oats. It wasn't until guys like Alan Aragon came out with the chocolate milk studies that it was even questioned. Everyone ate six meals a day, everyone ate breakfast. We all looked up to Ronnie Coleman eating his BBQ chicken tenders and Molly McButter and Grits. We didn't know any better. Which obviously also leads to alot of guys doing crazy things to cut down to 3-5%. No one taught us so we taught ourselves. Obviously things are different now, and we know alot more.
    • Posts: 1,028 Member
      sorry, all I read was BACON!
    • Posts: 957 Member
      Try this. 10 minutes a day, look at an appetizing picture of curly fries and grilled ham/bacon, and next to that picture, pull up a picture of a piece of meat being ransacked by maggots. Do it every day, for a few months. Soon the loose associations will occur in your brain, and you will have a disdain for bacon and curly fries...OR...you'll start to like maggots more....

      You mean to tell me maggots DON'T normally taste like bacon and curly fries???
    • Posts: 27,732 Member
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      You have to remember this was 2006. People did not follow IIFYM. Everyone on stage ate chicken and brown rice or oats. It wasn't until guys like Alan Aragon came out with the chocolate milk studies that it was even questioned. Everyone ate six meals a day, everyone ate breakfast. We all looked up to Ronnie Coleman eating his BBQ chicken tenders and Molly McButter and Grits. We didn't know any better. Which obviously also leads to alot of guys doing crazy things to cut down to 3-5%. No one taught us so we taught ourselves. Obviously things are different now, and we know alot more.

      If you'd told me when I started trying to lose weight that I had to stick to chicken and brown rice and use aversion therapy so I wouldn't eat bacon, I would have quit right then. That's the beauty of IIFYM, even if you don't hit the gym every day. It allows flexibility and lowers the risk of burnout.
    • Posts: 6,420 Member
      Try this. 10 minutes a day, look at an appetizing picture of curly fries and grilled ham/bacon, and next to that picture, pull up a picture of a piece of meat being ransacked by maggots. Do it every day, for a few months. Soon the loose associations will occur in your brain, and you will have a disdain for bacon and curly fries...OR...you'll start to like maggots more....

      Aren't there easier less disgusting options? Like cutting off a few useless limbs? or just going ahead and getting your skin removed? I mean seriously... who needs skin anyways? Not as much as you need maggot pictures next to your food I bet.
    • Posts: 97
      Lol relax everyone. I realize my recommendation was in poor taste. Generally the more fit you are, the more you can eat whatever you want. The implied exercise that had you achieve your level of fitness just inherently allows for a broader range of foods, this is the prize you win for having consistency in the diet, and working hard in the gym.

      Yes. in 2010 i got to competition shape eating pretty much only KFC with refeeds of rice noodles every 4-6 days. In 2011, it was mostly just PB&J sandwiches with protein shakes. Pre 2009, it was just chicken and brown rice, 6 times a day. It's not my first time to the rodeo. IIFYM works, but it requires discipline like every other dieting protocol. Understanding that food are a means to an end (usually better performance or physique) is much more important than food choice. Happy?

      Have you ever tried fried maggots? Low calorie. When you get fitter you can EVEN start dipping them in chocolate. TRUTH.
    • Posts: 15,228 Member
      I made Chicken and Veggies for lunch today..Tasted great...one of my friends came in with a grilled ham and bacon sandwich and curly fries....Made me not like my food the whole time....
      Am I crazy?

      One of the biggest problems in our society is that we are always looking at what other's are doing. Try to remember that your friend does not have the same goal as you. If you still can't focus, maybe you should avoid having lunch with that friend until you think you can handle it better.

      People might think I'm suggesting damaging your friendship for the sake of your health, but that is the advice people give smokers, alcoholics, and drug addicts... so...
    • Posts: 17,857 Member
      I've done it before...but probably I had been dieting for something like 30 weeks already and was delirious. But it certainly works. you just have to find a picture that almost makes you gag...it can be anything off-putting. Then you can cook a plate of bacon, and start eating it while you look at the picture. You wont be finishing the bacon.
      You must not work in any field related to medicine or undertaking. I know plenty of people who do autopsies/necropsies while eating lunch.
    • Posts: 486 Member
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      Have you ever tried fried maggots? Low calorie. When you get fitter you can EVEN start dipping them in chocolate. TRUTH.

      I am almost certain maggots are not only not low-calorie, but most likely high in saturated fats. But I mean. I guess moderation is key.
    • Posts: 1,656 Member
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      You mean to tell me maggots DON'T normally taste like bacon and curly fries???
      Your baby picture with your comment cracks me up. I can totally see a baby eating something equally disgusting like a worm and thinking it no different from bacon.
    • Posts: 957 Member
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      Your baby picture with your comment cracks me up. I can totally see a baby eating something equally disgusting like a worm and thinking it no different from bacon.

      LOL Once he starts crawling, I'm sure he'll be eating all sorts of gross things LOL
    • Posts: 6,474 Member
      yum,,, I would have chicken and veggies any time.
    • Posts: 17
      I know the topic is chicken and veggies but I discovered this summer soup that takes seconds to make and tastes FAB.

      Blend 1 peeled English cucumber, 1 avocado, pint of low fat buttermilk and 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt until smooth. Add some fresh mint OR fresh dill if you want to add herbs. (I love mint)

      Simply delish, filling and keeps in the fridge for a week!

      Just stir to brighten up the color of the avocado and enjoy.
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