Eat junk or nothing?
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And next time I will definitely pack more snacks that I don't mind eating...ran out last time.0
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »What are you considering junk?
Why would this matter in regards to the OP's question? Why must we get hung up on a generic undefined term? Just imagine something you don't want to eat and then decide would you eat it anyway or wait till food you did want to eat was available.
because I want to know what OP defines as "junk"...
it really is cute that you follow me around like a little puppy dog commenting on my comments....
Oh, are you 'Liftng4Lis'?0 -
I run into this from time to time with my own family as well as my in laws. If there is going to food that I don't are for, I just eat before I go over or bring a dish that I know I'll enoy. My issue is more that they can't cook vs. junk lol0
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »What are you considering junk?
Why would this matter in regards to the OP's question? Why must we get hung up on a generic undefined term? Just imagine something you don't want to eat and then decide would you eat it anyway or wait till food you did want to eat was available.
because I want to know what OP defines as "junk"...
it really is cute that you follow me around like a little puppy dog commenting on my comments....
Oh, are you 'Liftng4Lis'?
are you having problems reading the screen name on the screen?0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »What are you considering junk?
Why would this matter in regards to the OP's question? Why must we get hung up on a generic undefined term? Just imagine something you don't want to eat and then decide would you eat it anyway or wait till food you did want to eat was available.
because I want to know what OP defines as "junk"...
it really is cute that you follow me around like a little puppy dog commenting on my comments....
Oh, are you 'Liftng4Lis'?
are you having problems reading the screen name on the screen?
You are funny. Click on 'show previous quotes'0 -
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My daughters boyfriend brings his own food & I find it insulting. Everyone talks about him when they leave. I think you could find something to nible on.0
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Why must you choose junk or starvation?
Is it impossible to stash a few apples/packets of single serving nut butters/granola bars in your bag before you visit?0 -
I can imagine the reaction if I brought my own food to my mother-in-laws.
Food is food, eat it, log it, move on.
Within the confines of a balanced diet nothing in moderation should be off limits.
I remember back when I allowed other people's perceptions of me stop me from doing what I really wanted to do, too.
I wasted a lot of years being miserable.
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erbfrench62 wrote: »My daughters boyfriend brings his own food & I find it insulting. Everyone talks about him when they leave. I think you could find something to nible on.
Why is someone's personal preference for food insulting?
I find talking about people behind their backs to be more insulting.0 -
"ana3067 And what makes it "junk"? I ate ice cream, half a donut, 2 pieces of chocolate, and nutella today. I've eaten like this fr 8 months and lost 30lbs (taking the weight loss slow for my body composition goals). "
I don't know how to copy and paste people's comments -- so forgive me and someone tell me how to do it lol but ana3067. If I ate what you stated above, I would gain 30 lbs!
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I am a MIL and I don't mind if anyone brings their own food to my home. Though if I know someone won't eat what I have I will try to accommodate their needs. My SIL eats gluten free and when he comes over I have gluten free options for him. I'm cool like that.
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blktngldhrt wrote: »erbfrench62 wrote: »My daughters boyfriend brings his own food & I find it insulting. Everyone talks about him when they leave. I think you could find something to nible on.
Why is someone's personal preference for food insulting?
I find talking about people behind their backs to be more insulting.
QFT. If someone chooses to get insulted over something I do/don't put in my mouth (giggity) they are the one with the problem, not me. I refuse to let it affect me. Sorry I'm not sorry.0 -
I can imagine the reaction if I brought my own food to my mother-in-laws.
Food is food, eat it, log it, move on.
Within the confines of a balanced diet nothing in moderation should be off limits.
My BIL and his girlfriend were doing slimming world and used to bring their own food to my MIL's. I eat whatever she makes. It's not like it was 'junk' either, just things like spaghetti or curry and rice, so it seems silly not to eat it. I did, however, take my own coffee as I can't stand cheap coffee!
If you've burned 700 calories running then you need to eat something, so I'm sure something she has isn't too bad.0 -
senglishrose wrote: »"ana3067 And what makes it "junk"? I ate ice cream, half a donut, 2 pieces of chocolate, and nutella today. I've eaten like this fr 8 months and lost 30lbs (taking the weight loss slow for my body composition goals). "
I don't know how to copy and paste people's comments -- so forgive me and someone tell me how to do it lol but ana3067. If I ate what you stated above, I would gain 30 lbs!
Click on 'Quote' underneath the comment to which you are replying, and it will automatically be pasted into the reply box. Then you just type your reply under and post.0 -
P.S if I asked people I know what the term 'junk food' refers to, I'm pretty sure they'd all say the same...burgers, chips, crisps, biscuits, chocolate, fast food etc. I'm not saying you can't eat it within a balanced diet, because of course you can, but this is what I assumed everyone would agree is classed as 'junk'. So why the constant questioning the op about her use of the word?
Or maybe it's just different in England....0 -
DawnieB1977 wrote: »I can imagine the reaction if I brought my own food to my mother-in-laws.
Food is food, eat it, log it, move on.
Within the confines of a balanced diet nothing in moderation should be off limits.
My BIL and his girlfriend were doing slimming world and used to bring their own food to my MIL's. I eat whatever she makes. It's not like it was 'junk' either, just things like spaghetti or curry and rice, so it seems silly not to eat it. I did, however, take my own coffee as I can't stand cheap coffee!
If you've burned 700 calories running then you need to eat something, so I'm sure something she has isn't too bad.
I totally bring my own coffee everywhere. My husband always makes fun of me.0 -
AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »blktngldhrt wrote: »erbfrench62 wrote: »My daughters boyfriend brings his own food & I find it insulting. Everyone talks about him when they leave. I think you could find something to nible on.
Why is someone's personal preference for food insulting?
I find talking about people behind their backs to be more insulting.
QFT. If someone chooses to get insulted over something I do/don't put in my mouth (giggity) they are the one with the problem, not me. I refuse to let it affect me. Sorry I'm not sorry.
I agree. I always bring my own food to both my mother's and my mother in law's homes. If it's for a meal, I always bring enough for everyone there, just in case they would like to have some too.0 -
I have run into this problem as well, but I think it is important to "re-fuel" a little bit after such a calorie burn. Most people have peanut-butter, bread, milk, apples, carrots, etc. as they are common staples in a pantry/fridge. Something like half a piece of toast with a Tbsp of PB and a glass of milk will go a long way (protein, fats, carbs). If this is what you consider junk, then I guess I can't help. Good luck!0
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