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eating whatever i want!

Oompa_Loompa
Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Well, I must say that this whole eating whatever i want to eat, but smaller portions..is working out great!! I dont over eat now because if i crave something, i get it and i dont feel like im depriving myself from anything. FINALLY something that works for me!

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  • TammyK777
    TammyK777 Posts: 230 Member
    amen sister! :smile:
  • ErinMarie25
    ErinMarie25 Posts: 733 Member
    That's great!

    See, a lot of people think they have to go on a crazy strict diet, when really, it's about portion sizes and foods instead of nasty junk food.
  • Amarillo_NDN
    Amarillo_NDN Posts: 1,018 Member
    That is a nice thing, and that is the biggest problem with people. They just do not understand what a proper portion of something is. You can eat pure sugar if you want, but who would want to exchange a small portion of sugar with a big meal of healthy food.
  • shagybear33
    shagybear33 Posts: 272
    Way to go!!

    That's awesome and I'm glad you found something you can stick with and enjoy doing!!
  • BrendaKayS
    BrendaKayS Posts: 38
    Exactly!!! I know it's not for everyone, some people have food triggers and such - but for me my trigger is denying myself something! As soon as I tell myself I can't have something it's all I want! I'm much better off having a fun size 3 musketeer and enjoying it and counting it then telling myself no candy and before long I end up in under a bag of wrappers. Everything in moderation works best for me :)
  • JoyceJoanne
    JoyceJoanne Posts: 760 Member
    Well, I must say that this whole eating whatever i want to eat, but smaller portions..is working out great!! I dont over eat now because if i crave something, i get it and i dont feel like im depriving myself from anything. FINALLY something that works for me!

    TOTALLY AGREE!! :happy:
  • KPaden1221
    KPaden1221 Posts: 433
    this is how i lost my first 20 lbs.. now i've gained back like 10 of it.. but i got married and went on a honeymoom.. now i'm kicking myself in the butt trying to get back on track.. so far this week.. I SUCK!!! but i've again cut out all drinks but water!! and slowly but surely getting back on track for weight loss... i'll eat what i want and like.. just less of it...
  • KarenBorter
    KarenBorter Posts: 1,157 Member
    Honestly ... this isn't a diet it's portion control ... you can eat just about anything you want within reason! Way to go on that realization and being comfy with it
  • Oompa_Loompa
    Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
    Don't get me wrong..sometimes its hard to stop myself at the half meal mark! but i gotta do it and i like the feeling of not feeling overly stuffed better.
  • bparr
    bparr Posts: 246 Member
    Yep, makes a difference-- Now I know that the 'healthy' bowl of cereal I ate was really enough for 3 people :tongue:
  • Oompa_Loompa
    Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
    Yep, makes a difference-- Now I know that the 'healthy' bowl of cereal I ate was really enough for 3 people :tongue:


    isnt it crazy
  • Cina04
    Cina04 Posts: 609
    That's how I do it and I've been losing weight for about 4 months now!!

    I rather learn how to eat the foods like vs forcing myself to eat "healthy" food LOL (I'm such a picky eater!)

    I tried turkey bacon for awhile but yeah just tasted like cardboard and to me when I think of turkey, I want a thanksgiving dinner turkey!! LOL

    I eat the jimmy dean bacon that only have 45cals and I limit myself to 2 slices. I just cook just enough for myself and my husband
  • Cina04
    Cina04 Posts: 609
    That's how I do it and I've been losing weight for about 4 months now!!

    I rather learn how to eat the foods like vs forcing myself to eat "healthy" food LOL (I'm such a picky eater!)

    I tried turkey bacon for awhile but yeah just tasted like cardboard and to me when I think of turkey, I want a thanksgiving dinner turkey!! LOL

    I eat the jimmy dean bacon that only have 45cals and I limit myself to 2 slices. I just cook just enough for myself and my husband
  • AmandaR910
    AmandaR910 Posts: 991
    I agree!
  • Sparksfly
    Sparksfly Posts: 470 Member
    Yep, makes a difference-- Now I know that the 'healthy' bowl of cereal I ate was really enough for 3 people :tongue:


    isnt it crazy


    I got smaller bowls and spoons in my house for this particular reason! My boyfriend calls them " baby utensils".

    So true though about eating whatever you want, but following the serving size. I eat whatever I want.!! wooo!
  • mollybeslimmer
    mollybeslimmer Posts: 215 Member
    Well said!!
    I posted this idea before.to myself,this is not a diet but a life change.I feel I have done it ALL-pills-fasting aka starving-shakes just soup etc.Not saying it was easy.anything really worth it is not easy.I had to experiment figure out what worked and what didn't-for me.It may not work for everyone and I pray all on here struggling with or maintaining their weight that they find that one day the *Ahhhh* factor creeps in .
    hang in there KPaden darling..~w~:flowerforyou:
  • AwMyLoLo
    AwMyLoLo Posts: 1,571 Member
    Still, for good health, you should be trying to get some vegetables and other healthy foods in there... :flowerforyou:
  • kelsully
    kelsully Posts: 1,008 Member
    That was my approach too when I first got started losing weight. I would eat what I wanted but only half of it...(ie a Jimmy John's sub) I would keep the other half if I was hungry later but seldom needed it. Over time I also started making a few healthier choices..then lots of healthier choices...but still know that anything I want is ok as long as I moderate the portion size...
  • MizBee
    MizBee Posts: 37
    FINALLY SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS!! There a lot of ppl depriving themselves and stressing themselves out over "normal" cravings... Ive seen ppl freak out over and over again b/c they gave in to a small slice of pie or the occasional light beer... ppl need to just relax and just portion. :) I have lost 6lbs so far and I have been stress free thanks to that understanding. Im so glad it is working for you too. KUdos
  • trish1215
    trish1215 Posts: 46
    I feel the same way. For the first time in my life I have allowed myself to eat anything I want but I make sure it is counted in my food diary. As long as I stay under my numbers I am fine and HAPPY! Way to go girl!!
  • superwmn
    superwmn Posts: 936
    AMEN, SISTER! This way of eating is also how I roll.

    Don't you feel like you know some secret? I want to shout from the rooftops "EAT WHATEVER YOU WANT, PEOPLE! WALK AWAY FROM THE LEAN CUISINE! SPIT OUT THAT SLIM FAST!".

    No WONDER I couldn't 'stick with it' before I figured this out.

    We must continue to spread the good word :)

    Charmagne
  • electromg
    electromg Posts: 70 Member
    Yeah, its the best way to start a diet. I have myself do half servings of carbs and sweets. I also know that if you have a huge portion of something, its really the first few bites that are incredible. Then when you really think about it, the bites become less satisfying. I start feeling like I am taking the other bites for granted and just trying to finish it. Like, I love Chipotle so so much, I used to be able to eat a whole veggie burrito. Now I try to split it with a friend and it is now more satisfying because I am not stuffing myself and enjoy each bite more. I love the feeling of not needing to eat so much!
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