I too have now experienced "diet sabotage"

jgnatca wrote: »

@Jruzer, does a weight lifter put a 300 lb weight in the middle of his living room to exercise his muscle power? Or does he build up gradually within his capacity? It's the same with "will power". If a dieter knows they have will power for one treat, then that's their capacity. No reason to set themselves up to fail.

I'm not sure what other option there is. Either she exercises self control or she doesn't and eats all the food. Eating one is self control. Eating none is self control. Freezing for later is self control. Throwing them out is self control, of a sort. When life throws pies at you, you make yourself a tall, cool glass of piemonade.

That said, it does sound like there are (somewhat sinister) family dynamics in play. I'm not excusing the father if he really has ulterior motives.

FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »

MyM0wM0w wrote: »

I say instead of turning drama queen about it, just thank dad for being so thoughtful and when he walks out toss them in the trash.

Problem solved. It's not like he can hold you down to shove cookies and fudge down your throat.

Amen. I honestly don't understand why she felt the need to make a thread about this (or the point)… Just toss it in the trash.

The point was probably to get support given that she was placed in a situation where her choices weren't supported. The lack of compassion and understanding on MFP these last few days has been unbelievable.

ndj1979 wrote: »

so disagreeing = lack of compassion now???? wow...!

And this is adding to the community how exactly? :huh:

I would give it away. I am pretty good at staying away from sweets, but when it comes to pizza, that's another story! So I get pizza, eat what I can fit into my day and give the rest away. I usually get pizza on church potluck night and my family takes the rest with them. It works out nicely!

FatFreeFrolicking wrote: »

MyM0wM0w wrote: »

I say instead of turning drama queen about it, just thank dad for being so thoughtful and when he walks out toss them in the trash.

Problem solved. It's not like he can hold you down to shove cookies and fudge down your throat.

Amen. I honestly don't understand why she felt the need to make a thread about this (or the point)… Just toss it in the trash.

Maybe we have been invited to a pity party?

ndj1979 wrote: »

to everyone saying just "throw food away" why not at the LEAST give it to a charity or take it to the hospital for the kids in the children's ward or something...

always amazed at people who want to throw away food because it is viewed as "bad"..

news flash ..food is not good or bad, what matters is the overall diet and hitting macro/micro/calorie goals...

I agree, but I know that (around here) a lot of places won't take anything that has been homemade or not in a factory-sealed container, for health and cleanliness reasons. In this case I'd try to give them away to someone I know or see if a charity or hospital or whatever will accept home-baked goods.

Maybe you should reconsider your living situation? If it's that serious of an issue it's worth serious thought.

ndj1979 wrote: »

shifterbrainz wrote: »

ndj1979 wrote: »

so disagreeing = lack of compassion now???? wow...!

And this is adding to the community how exactly? :huh:

so you are saying this is a "disagree free" community?? the forums disagree with you ..

see what I did there...

You're able to disagree, of course. You might find this video informative though:
http://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen?language=en

BZAH10 wrote: »

EmmieBaby wrote: »

I would also suggest bringing into work. I do it all the time when I go baking crazy. Share the love

And @ndj1979 not everyone has a rock solid willpower like you do. Some need to build it up where they can have "just one piece" and be satisfied. So please take your condescending attitude elsewhere, thanks

Not sure why this is flagged, but I have to agree. ndj1979, you are successful at maintaining your health, obviously, and I believe that you have some good comments and advice, but perhaps commenting on threads where people are struggling with things you don't understand isn't the best place for you to be. If you don't understand someone's struggle, pointing out that you have no problems with it isn't exactly helpful. I think that's all this post was trying to say.

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