What's your favorite lie?
Wakey618
Posts: 160 Member
You know the lies. The ones our mind tells us in order to justify consuming something we shouldn't. I think my favorite (or at least most commonly used) is, "I'll just eat less tomorrow and/or exercise a little more to make up for eating this". 
Then I'm constantly trying to make up for my screw-up.
Then I'm constantly trying to make up for my screw-up. 1
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Ha ,,, telling myself I can buy that bag of 'baked' chips and only eat a few each day!! Even if I buy the individual bags, I rip them all open till they are gone. I must say though I have bought a bag, ate half and literally throw them away in the garbage. That's huge for me.3
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Definitely, "I'll just eat one."1
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"It's fine. I'm not even overweight!"
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"Well it's 'keto!'" in regards to Quest Ketocups. In excess.1 -
My FAVORITE lie is the one I have to say almost everyday "how did you lose weight" and the answer is "I've cut out the whites & I eat basically fruits & veggies" .
The forums here have taught me that many ppl will not be supportive of our WOE or, even worse, they will be critical.
Now mind you, I've lost maybe 6 or 8 pounds since beginning this LC/HF, but at 5'1" it shows ESP in the clothing.
So this lie is one white lie that seems to be the "lesser" of two evils. thanks for asking0 -
DorkothyParker wrote: »"It's fine. I'm not even overweight!"
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"Well it's 'keto!'" in regards to Quest Ketocups. In excess.
Yeah, I tell myself because I'm not overweight...it's OK. But as I recently came back from a trip where I ate anything I wanted, I'd like to say that it feels good to be getting back on track and I really do better when I cut the carbs out.
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I won't digest sugar alcohols anyway. It's okay! (cue massive sugar cravings and a solid BG spike).0
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"I deserve this." Meaning, I deserve this treat/food/rest.5
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"This is a keto friendly food, so it won't hurt me." Not accounting for if it is a higher carb or higher calorie food that I'm just negotiating with my inner terrorists, otherwise known as insulin resistance and sugar addiction.1
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Or... "It's not fair. Life should be fair!" Nothing about life is fair, and the sooner we all accept that, the sooner we can stop fighting the losing battle of trying to make the universe fair and start fighting our own individual, different battles!2
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"I have to make sure it's cooled down enough / seasoned just right / tastes good / etc for the kids." Yeah, right.1
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"I don't lie."
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It's ok, because of the amount of stress I'm under right now. I will get back on track as soon as "insert excuse" is over....8
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cynlyn2010 wrote: »It's ok, because of the amount of stress I'm under right now. I will get back on track as soon as "insert excuse" is over....
Oh this one got me for years!!! I've been coping without stress eating for the first time in my life now that I'm eating LCHF. I never thought I could overcome that urge. Though I'm still gaining when the stress is bad, thank you cortisol, but I've not let that get me down as I know it's not a real gain.1 -
squeekersmom wrote: »Ha ,,, telling myself I can buy that bag of 'baked' chips and only eat a few each day!! Even if I buy the individual bags, I rip them all open till they are gone. I must say though I have bought a bag, ate half and literally throw them away in the garbage. That's huge for me.
I do the same thing but with sweets. If someone says have a cupcake, I'll take a bite and throw the rest away. That way, I can get my sweet fix and won't be tempted to eat the rest if it's sitting in the fridge.0 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »...I'm just negotiating with my inner terrorists, otherwise known as insulin resistance and sugar addiction.
LOVE this - my inner terrorists!2 -
The forums here have taught me that many ppl will not be supportive of our WOE or, even worse, they will be critical.
Don't I know it!! See the thread that's turned in to War and Peace after someone asked for foods that burned belly fat.
My downfall is nuts and beer. Proper beer, real ale. I had to cut out alcohol for a while to revive my liver. When I came back to it I drank nothing through the week but would have a good session with the boys - throwing nuts down my face as if they were going out of fashion. The stressful week, or stressful situation was the excuse.
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It's just a taste. Stuck my finger into my daughter's bowl of peanut butter and apples....twice. Did I log that PB?? Nope. Probably 1.5 tsp but it was just a taste.1
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@ivanfawcettgibson - I feel your pain. Oh, how I feel your pain.ivanfawcettgibson wrote: »My downfall is nuts and beer. Proper beer, real ale. I had to cut out alcohol for a while to revive my liver. When I came back to it I drank nothing through the week but would have a good session with the boys - throwing nuts down my face as if they were going out of fashion. The stressful week, or stressful situation was the excuse.
Yet.... there might be a win-win scenario where you could have it all:- Connecting with the boys;
- Limiting carbs;
- Limiting calories; and
- Maximizing mouthfeel
- Spicy low-carb nuts (like flaming-hot almonds); and, in place of beer (sorry, it just wouldn't work),
- Buckets of water and shooters of Everclear spiked with mouth-searing hot sauce
Oh yeah, my lie is that I've followed this protocol myself without serious regrets.
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It's my TOM. I won't lose anyway.3
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PaleoInScotland wrote: »
I remember in the late 1980s, a fritolay commercial with Jay Leno where he quoted that line, "Eat all you want. We'll make more!" and thinking, yeah right. What a scam. Chips are addicting!1 -
To others: "I lost weight just by cutting flour, sugar and processed foods." No mention of fats or meats.
To myself: "I deserve a treat." Cue in 3 apples and/or half a dark chocolate (and sugar cravings for days).
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Realising I just finished one packet of chocolate/ crisp e.c.t I'll continue eating unhealthy "saying tomorrow is another day"!
Sometimes one day turns into a couple of days.
Or one treat won't hurt!
I'm feeling stressed right now it's okay to eat this!1 -
My challenge lately has been to overcome the feelings of "deserving"! My brain tells me that since I've worked so hard I deserve a treat! This is hard! I've managed to turn this in to "I deserve to be healthy, I deserve to be skinny, I deserve to wear a size medium, I deserve......". The thought processes have been a challenge, but I feel I've succeeded in quelling them!11
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My challenge lately has been to overcome the feelings of "deserving"! My brain tells me that since I've worked so hard I deserve a treat! This is hard! I've managed to turn this in to "I deserve to be healthy, I deserve to be skinny, I deserve to wear a size medium, I deserve......". The thought processes have been a challenge, but I feel I've succeeded in quelling them!
Yesterday was my birthday -- I was so tempted to eat more treats just because "it's my birthday!!" but managed to survive with just one low carb beer. No cake! this is a nsv for me...12 -
French fries smothered in gravy are not fattening.
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KenSmith108 wrote: »"I don't lie." or
Hey, I thought I was the only one on this forum who never, EVER lies. Well, imagine my surprise!!
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Am I allowed to post 2?
"I'll start tomorrow (next week, on the blue moon, when the stars align, etc.)."3 -
Oooooh AND
I buy a one pound bag of nuts a month. It has 15 servings. I generally eat all 15 servings in 4 days. I tell myself it's fine because I only eat the 1 lb/month and what difference does it make if in 4 days or 30 days?2 -
