Avoid temptation
a4somerville
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I told my family to go out to eat without me- it was better to avoid the temptation!
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Good for u!
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What was for dinner?0
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I would have done the same..0
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That's sad.
The point of getting your eating under control isn't to be miserable, deny yourself fun / pleasure, it's to learn to eat in moderation.
Moderation is sustainable, denial is not.
I eat all kinds of things people probably wouldn't think someone "on a diet" would have (pizza, beer, pasta, cheese, cookies, Chinese buffet, peanut butter) and I'm having great success, not feeling deprived.
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That's sad.
The point of getting your eating under control isn't to be miserable, deny yourself fun / pleasure, it's to learn to eat in moderation.
Moderation is sustainable, denial is not.
I eat all kinds of things people probably wouldn't think someone "on a diet" would have (pizza, beer, pasta, cheese, cookies, Chinese buffet, peanut butter) and I'm having great success, not feeling deprived.
yes i agree its all about portions and cutting back on fats i used to be very athletic and i went to the pizza/chinease buffet here and there0 -
Negriita2010 wrote: »That's sad.
The point of getting your eating under control isn't to be miserable, deny yourself fun / pleasure, it's to learn to eat in moderation.
Moderation is sustainable, denial is not.
I eat all kinds of things people probably wouldn't think someone "on a diet" would have (pizza, beer, pasta, cheese, cookies, Chinese buffet, peanut butter) and I'm having great success, not feeling deprived.
yes i agree its all about portions and cutting back on fats i used to be very athletic and i went to the pizza/chinease buffet here and there but if you know its going to be hard to resist temptation you made the right choice..i always think if your at the begining of a weight loss journey you should try to avoid tempting food because you are still volnurable well personal experiance as you get further along it will get easier0 -
I understand why you didn't go out to eat with your family, but you've got to be able to enjoy yourself AND make responsible choices in the real world. Don't deny yourself...that is not usually something anyone can maintain for a reasonable amount of time. Look up nutritional value before you get to the restaurant and give yourself the choice between the three healthiest options. Eat half and take the rest home. I would never skip an opportunity to dine out with my family at a decent restaurant. Fast food I'd totally pass on, though...just not worth it, IMO.0
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It was my first week on my new "vegan" plan. It was the best choice at that time. I have since gone out to eat with my family & took my own food along.0
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a4somerville wrote: »It was my first week on my new "vegan" plan. It was the best choice at that time. I have since gone out to eat with my family & took my own food along.
What the heck is a "vegan plan"? :huh:0 -
a4somerville wrote: »It was my first week on my new "vegan" plan. It was the best choice at that time. I have since gone out to eat with my family & took my own food along.
What the heck is a "vegan plan"? :huh:
Tagging because I'm wondering the same thing0 -
I'm guessing she plans to be vegan.
Side note, I think taking your own food to a restaurant is unsanitary and exceptionally rude.0 -
That's true but you're going to be in situations where you can't avoid it but the only thing you can do is choose wisely when it comes to food. Can't be missing out on the family time. Being healthy shouldn't stop you living normally! (: but good for you! It is hard when the family want to go out eating junk food and you're the only one trying so hard to keep on track!a4somerville wrote: »I told my family to go out to eat without me- it was better to avoid the temptation!0 -
I would have done the same..redheaddee wrote: »I'm guessing she plans to be vegan.
Side note, I think taking your own food to a restaurant is unsanitary and exceptionally rude.
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I don't think taking a small bag of organic mini carrots into Wendy's is so rude. I have a teenager and that is where he wanted to eat & I needed to spend time with him.0
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it doesn't hurt to go off the routine once in a while and enjoy yourself with your family0
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Again- it was MY FIRST week of no caffeine, no sugar, no white flour product, white potatoes or rice, no dairy, no meat.0
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PikaKnight wrote: »a4somerville wrote: »It was my first week on my new "vegan" plan. It was the best choice at that time. I have since gone out to eat with my family & took my own food along.
What the heck is a "vegan plan"? :huh:
Tagging because I'm wondering the same thing
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I do the same! Until I can trust myself to not over eat while out, I'm not going out with family/friends to eat.0
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I have gone "vegan" but it's not a life-long thing. When I've lost the weight I will allow muskeg to eat small portions of lean meat & limited dairy. I am only eating fruits & vegetables right now. No sugar, no "white" foods such as rice potatoes etc & only water to drink. I do liquify my fruits & veggies. It is my own interpretation of the Biblical "Daniel diet." I lost 5.5 lbs the first week & determined to stay strong-0
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a4somerville wrote: »It was my first week on my new "vegan" plan. It was the best choice at that time. I have since gone out to eat with my family & took my own food along.
Welcome to MFP.
I can see your point with that kind of diet. I just do a Low Carb High Fat diet and there are many options that I can do with the family.
Picking a new eating lifestyle carries a learning curve and sounds like it is going to work for you. I wind up with a salad sometimes but that is fine because i need fiber when eating <50 carbs a day.
My first two weeks without sugar, grains and other carbs was hellish for me but at my age and having been a carb abuser for 40 years I should have expected this vs if I was young and healthy.
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I didn't have time to make my own dressing as they don't have any without sugar and other ingredients....so I opted to take in my carrots.0
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this sounds extreme and unnecessary. why go to such extremes?0
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I didn't have time to make my own dressing as they don't have any without sugar and other ingredients....so I opted to take in my carrots.LoveLiveLife27 wrote: »I do the same! Until I can trust myself to not over eat while out, I'm not going out with family/friends to eat.
Dear LoveLive Life- thanks! This is my first time actually sharing with others. While I appreciate everyone's opinion - I have felt pretty "attacked". I work full time - have 3 busy kids (one with special needs) and do lots of volunteer work. So- I'm finally doing something for me. While I am changing how I eat- my family isn't changing how they eat & I still have to shop & cook for them too. So, I'm just taking it with a grain of salt. But, thanks for the support- I really need it!LoveLiveLife27 wrote: »I do the same! Until I can trust myself to not over eat while out, I'm not going out with family/friends to eat.
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Because I have become extremely overweight. Another friend at work was doing it. I actually feel really great. 1st day of "detox" was rough- after that it was easier. It was the right time & the right thing to do. My dr has been asking me for a year to go whole foods & I just couldn't. But it is the right choice for me. Tired of my health & weight issues. Time for a drastic change. If it's not for you then it's just not & that's fine.0
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Good on you for getting motivated! That's the most important part! I think the only reason people on here are harsh on liquid diets/vegan for weight loss is that it's not a long term solution.
As someone who does a juice cleanse every January, I understand the point of what you're doing. The tricky part will be resuming "normal" eating habits when you're eating solids/meat again. Hopefully this detox helps you kick some cravings and strengthens your mental resolve (seems like it has) and that's going to be the number tool in your belt!
Good luck!0 -
RebelDiamond wrote: »Good on you for getting motivated! That's the most important part! I think the only reason people on here are harsh on liquid diets/vegan for weight loss is that it's not a long term solution.
As someone who does a juice cleanse every January, I understand the point of what you're doing. The tricky part will be resuming "normal" eating habits when you're eating solids/meat again. Hopefully this detox helps you kick some cravings and strengthens your mental resolve (seems like it has) and that's going to be the number tool in your belt!
Good luck!
Thanks for your reply. I only do a liquid for breakfast bc it's fast & easy. I take fresh fruits & baked/ roasted veggies or lentil soups for lunch & dinner. I eat unsalted natural nuts & whole wheat unleavened bread (in small quantity bc of high calorie). I'm never hungry. So I don't think eating after this will be difficult. I'll just limit it to lean meats in small portions. Everyday is easier & easier. Thanks for your positive words! I feel better, skin is better, have more energy, & can think more clearly. And BOnUS: it doesn't cost extra $$, it's not some unrealistic magic pill, and it doesn't take extra time- it's how God intended us to eat the food he out here & eventually I'll get back to meat & limited dairy.
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a4somerville wrote: »RebelDiamond wrote: »Good on you for getting motivated! That's the most important part! I think the only reason people on here are harsh on liquid diets/vegan for weight loss is that it's not a long term solution.
As someone who does a juice cleanse every January, I understand the point of what you're doing. The tricky part will be resuming "normal" eating habits when you're eating solids/meat again. Hopefully this detox helps you kick some cravings and strengthens your mental resolve (seems like it has) and that's going to be the number tool in your belt!
Good luck!
Thanks for your reply. I only do a liquid for breakfast bc it's fast & easy. I take fresh fruits & baked/ roasted veggies or lentil soups for lunch & dinner. I eat unsalted natural nuts & whole wheat unleavened bread (in small quantity bc of high calorie). I'm never hungry. So I don't think eating after this will be difficult. I'll just limit it to lean meats in small portions. Everyday is easier & easier. Thanks for your positive words! I feel better, skin is better, have more energy, & can think more clearly. And BOnUS: it doesn't cost extra $$, it's not some unrealistic magic pill, and it doesn't take extra time- it's how God intended us to eat the food he out here & eventually I'll get back to meat & limited dairy.
I agree with RebelDiamond. I never thought about moving to LCHF eating lifestyle because 6 months ago I did not even know about it. Finding a healthy way to eat takes time and evolves over time. There is not Right/Wrong diet per se. The damage over the years changed what I could and could not eat well. Meds can really mess the parts starting with the mouth and all the way to the other end.
Growing up most of my carbs came out of the garden. Sugar was in our tea but no soft drinks where around typically when I was a kid but after I left home my little brother started bring them home and the house filled up with junk food sources. There was more cash to buy them.
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That's sad.
The point of getting your eating under control isn't to be miserable, deny yourself fun / pleasure, it's to learn to eat in moderation.
Moderation is sustainable, denial is not.
I eat all kinds of things people probably wouldn't think someone "on a diet" would have (pizza, beer, pasta, cheese, cookies, Chinese buffet, peanut butter) and I'm having great success, not feeling deprived.
everyone is different, sometimes I do not want the temptation either. Some people have difficulty with moderation. It does not have to be seen as denial, it can be a choice.0
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