Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them
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This implies that there are in fact "bad" foods...brcossette wrote: »"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...
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^This!!!
You will be on this reward/punishment rollercoaster until you address the deeper issue (your relationship with food)...0 -
^This!!!
You will be on this reward/punishment rollercoaster until you address the deeper issue (your relationship with food)...
I'm not sure how..0 -
Here's a rather shameful looking day...
And the next day...
Back at it like a boss.
That's how this works. Yep, you're going to have days that look like pure hell. Some days that are a little over. Some days that are spot on. And some days where you're too lazy to pour yourself the glass of wine you had already logged. This is not pass or fail, it's about learning that one day of pure gluttony isn't going to stop you, and that a couple of perceived "bad choices" are not going to have near the impact you imagine them to.
That bad day I logged ... That was Saturday. I shamelessly ate Buffalo Wild Wings and then went to Marble Slab Creamery and not a single F was given. And yet despite eating 2 days worth of calories that day I'm only about .5 lb away from where I was when I weighed on Friday (that much excess sodium sticks with me for like a week before my body decides it's not BFFs with it anymore).
And now I want Ruffles and French Onion dip. Mmmm.0 -
PrizePopple wrote: »Here's a rather shameful looking day...
And the next day...
Back at it like a boss.
That's how this works. Yep, you're going to have days that look like pure hell. Some days that are a little over. Some days that are spot on. And some days where you're too lazy to pour yourself the glass of wine you had already logged. This is not pass or fail, it's about learning that one day of pure gluttony isn't going to stop you, and that a couple of perceived "bad choices" are not going to have near the impact you imagine them to.
That bad day I logged ... That was Saturday. I shamelessly ate Buffalo Wild Wings and then went to Marble Slab Creamery and not a single F was given. And yet despite eating 2 days worth of calories that day I'm only about .5 lb away from where I was when I weighed on Friday (that much excess sodium sticks with me for like a week before my body decides it's not BFFs with it anymore).
And now I want Ruffles and French Onion dip. Mmmm.
Wow, lol. That helps a ton. lol. I know I just have to go right back and I'm sure I will have days like the one you had with Buffalo Wild Wings because who doesn't love that haha. But yeah I am definitely feeling better and I haven't strayed much from what I am considering my "monitoring" of my diet. But I was just carelessly eating not really giving a f lol.. but I just feel a change and it feels great. thanks for the motivation !0 -
Such a funny title but I'm so serious, I was at subway last night (SO MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS) and what do I do .. I get a steak and cheese flatbread. I know better. and even though it was within my calorie range I'm still disappointed in myself for not making a better choice. I really think sometimes I cant do it because its like im addicted to these horrible foods with so much sugar and so many calories. its terrible. but today is a new day and I didn't go over my calorie budget but still !
What is bad about a steak and cheese flatbread?
As long as you are hitting micro, macro,calorie targets you can eat the foods you like.
Stop assigning moral judgements to food...food = food it just provides energy and nutrients ...it is not bad good evil etc...0 -
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This makes no sensebrcossette wrote: »"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...
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Such a funny title but I'm so serious, I was at subway last night (SO MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS) and what do I do .. I get a steak and cheese flatbread. I know better. and even though it was within my calorie range I'm still disappointed in myself for not making a better choice. I really think sometimes I cant do it because its like im addicted to these horrible foods with so much sugar and so many calories. its terrible. but today is a new day and I didn't go over my calorie budget but still !
What you are doing is putting foods in categories of good and bad, that's never a good ideal and in my opinion it leads to unhealthy eating issues. Exactly what you are doing here and freaking out about it. Eat in moderation and make sure to hit your micros and macros.0 -
brcossette wrote: »"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...
Food talked to me one time. I was peeling the top back on my yogurt and it spit at me. *kitten*. Other than that, I try to tune the food out, because, you know... I'm normal.0 -
It's when people start designating food as bad and good, issues with choices happen. Foods are either nutrient dense or not. Is it a better choice to pick nutrient dense? Sure, but in you meet your micros daily, then your only concern at that point should be calories.
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Rocky_1975 wrote: »
Seems like food/"bad food"/sugar "addiction" is a convenient escape from responsibility. Just call it an addiction and then it's not my fault anymore Such a funny title but I'm so serious, I was at subway last night (SO MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS) and what do I do .. I get a steak and cheese flatbread. I know better. and even though it was within my calorie range I'm still disappointed in myself for not making a better choice. I really think sometimes I cant do it because its like im addicted to these horrible foods with so much sugar and so many calories. its terrible. but today is a new day and I didn't go over my calorie budget but still !
Not at all, I know it is completely within me to resist the cravings for these foods. however I do know that you do go through a withdrawal period when minimizing processed foods and sugars.
I know it's popular for some reason to call some foods "addictive" and to talk about "withdrawing" from them. But foods aren't addictive in the true sense of the word. "Processed foods" is pretty much a throwaway term that has little meaning when you really think it through, and you aren't "withdrawing" from food.
I'm pointing this out only because those particular words carry a lot of negative implications, and by labeling yourself as an 'addict' who is 'withdrawing', it disempowers you, minimizes your ability to make conscious choices, and makes it easier to see yourself as facing some horrible burden and challenge.
It's usually more helpful to focus on finding ways to fit food you enjoy into your caloric allowance, learn to recognize real hunger signals versus emotional or situational triggers, and work out the most personally satisfying ways of meeting your nutritional requirements while leaving room for treats like chips.
Yeah , I understand. I'm still new to this so my "relationship" with food isn't the best. Thank you!0 -
Personally, if I was experiencing auditory hallucinations, I think what I ate that day would be my last concern.0
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_incogNEATo_ wrote: »brcossette wrote: »"Bad Foods Tell Me To Eat Them" So start listening to good foods instead...
Food talked to me one time. I was peeling the top back on my yogurt and it spit at me. *kitten*. Other than that, I try to tune the food out, because, you know... I'm normal.
I'm guessing it only talked back that one time, right?0 -
Rocky_1975 wrote: »
Seems like food/"bad food"/sugar "addiction" is a convenient escape from responsibility. Just call it an addiction and then it's not my fault anymore Such a funny title but I'm so serious, I was at subway last night (SO MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS) and what do I do .. I get a steak and cheese flatbread. I know better. and even though it was within my calorie range I'm still disappointed in myself for not making a better choice. I really think sometimes I cant do it because its like im addicted to these horrible foods with so much sugar and so many calories. its terrible. but today is a new day and I didn't go over my calorie budget but still !
Not at all, I know it is completely within me to resist the cravings for these foods. however I do know that you do go through a withdrawal period when minimizing processed foods and sugars.
I know it's popular for some reason to call some foods "addictive" and to talk about "withdrawing" from them. But foods aren't addictive in the true sense of the word. "Processed foods" is pretty much a throwaway term that has little meaning when you really think it through, and you aren't "withdrawing" from food.
I'm pointing this out only because those particular words carry a lot of negative implications, and by labeling yourself as an 'addict' who is 'withdrawing', it disempowers you, minimizes your ability to make conscious choices, and makes it easier to see yourself as facing some horrible burden and challenge.
It's usually more helpful to focus on finding ways to fit food you enjoy into your caloric allowance, learn to recognize real hunger signals versus emotional or situational triggers, and work out the most personally satisfying ways of meeting your nutritional requirements while leaving room for treats like chips.
Yeah , I understand. I'm still new to this so my "relationship" with food isn't the best. Thank you!
think about it as currency- and you have a budget.
You can chose to spend it more wisely- or you can splurge.
Somedays you splurge and make it work (bonus from work or 20 bucks you found on the floor) or somedays you say eff it and put it on the CC. Is it a wise desicion? no- but those shoes really are super fabulous- so you do it.
Same with your food- as @PrizePopple said- you have good days and you have bad days.
Buying shoes doesn't mean you go binging on shoes for the rest of the month.
So have your not so awesome day and hit it like the angry fist of god the next day. Stop looking at is as healthy unhealthy- good or bad. Just a general guideline and goals. Averages matter more than the day to day. So remember trendlines are your friend.0 -
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Such a funny title but I'm so serious, I was at subway last night (SO MANY HEALTHY OPTIONS) and what do I do .. I get a steak and cheese flatbread. I know better. and even though it was within my calorie range I'm still disappointed in myself for not making a better choice. I really think sometimes I cant do it because its like im addicted to these horrible foods with so much sugar and so many calories. its terrible. but today is a new day and I didn't go over my calorie budget but still !
Steak flatbread has "so much sugar"?
I'm not sure you're being completely honest with yourself...0 -
Thank you!
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[quote="JoRocka;33275483"
think about it as currency- and you have a budget.
You can chose to spend it more wisely- or you can splurge.
Somedays you splurge and make it work (bonus from work or 20 bucks you found on the floor) or somedays you say eff it and put it on the CC. Is it a wise desicion? no- but those shoes really are super fabulous- so you do it. <snip>
Buying shoes doesn't mean you go binging on shoes for the rest of the month.
So have your not so awesome day and hit it like the angry fist of god the next day. Stop looking at is as healthy unhealthy- good or bad. Just a general guideline and goals. Averages matter more than the day to day. So remember trendlines are your friend. [/quote]
This. Pretty much "spot on" for my approach.
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