Are you enjoying healthy eating?
MaryLuvsTheLamb
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Yanno, I have been eating "healthy" for 8 weeks now and it feels GREAT!!! I sit here and remember the way I use to eat and it was sickening! I'd bake 2 potatoes and slather them with loads of salt and a good 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of margarine. I practically lived on Chinese food. I'd order a poo poo platter for 2 and eat the whole thing. I might skip a couple meals, but then I'd eat a 2 candy bars and a whole pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. Just the thought of all that garbage makes me sick to my stomach. Last night my hubby baked 4 hot dogs and a HUGE pile of chili cheese fries and he ate the whole thing. It smelled soooo good, but when I looked at it, I was thinking EWWWW!!! All I could see was clogged arteries and a million grams of fat/carbs/calories. So not worth it. Now I am tickled just to eat a juicy apple etc. My clothes are getting loose, my blood pressure is way down and I went from being 95% sedentary, to walking 30 minutes (average) in one shot. Yup, I think I like this new way of life. How about you? Would love to hear your stories.
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I enjoy healthy eating but I also enjoy all of that other stuff...I just eat that stuff in appropriate portions. There's nothing wrong with having a hot dog and cheese fries in appropriate portions. There's nothing wrong with Chinese food at all...lots of Chinese people eat it and do just fine...they're just not loading up at the buffet and going back for seconds and thirds, etc.
People gorge on healthy foods too...I know I have.9 -
I enjoy everything in moderation. Just last night I had 8 Chicken Wings, some fries and Sundae from my local Dairy Whip. Nothing wrong with anything.... It's all about moderation and making sure calories out are greater than calories in [if you're wanting to lose weight]. But then I've also completely removed a ton of stuff from my life as well, when it comes to food and drinks.1
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I do enjoy healthy eating. I still like the other stuff but in smaller quantities and less frequently. I probably enjoy their flavors more now because I take my time eating them rather than shoveling it all in quickly.
I have to say that Chinese food is one of the extremely few foods I've almost cut out entirely because the specific foods I like are highly caloric or I find it difficult to guesstimate their calories. In the past 2.5 years I've only had Chinese 2x and once was last week, my birthday week, when I give myself a break from counting.1 -
I'm a lazy bum. I like foods I can just go to the 'fridge, put on a plate, and eat. So I have to be very careful not to eat junk. I love my healthy stuff, however, and I get moody when I eat junk -- and admittedly, I've eaten junk for the last two weeks or so.
Yesterday, we went to the grocery store and stocked up on the good stuff. I am looking forward to an improvement in my mood, also facilitated by going to synagogue for the first time in months today and staying for the whole thing. Taking my tea and a little snack (just in case).
I need to do better. It's just that I got tired of logging everything and went on a lite rampage against it, having a little tantrum.
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I've been at this for 60 days myself, and I am so much happier with my eating! I still manage to work treats into my life (I've been to a couple festivals with fried entrees and funnel cakes), and I pack a healthy snack every day for work. I feel like I'm missing something if I eat a meal without a fruit or vegetable serving with it. I've discovered that I don't really miss the cheese and sour cream when I have tacos. I still have the occasional soda (I used to be a certifiable addict) but just a mini can once or twice a week at most. I don't miss that much either.3
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'healthy' is relative. I mean, I'm not really tempted by oily/buttery/fried foods anymore but I'll still enjoy them when I'm in the mood for it.
I'd still totally live on desserts if I could.3 -
lol look at my diary and tell me. 18 pounds lost in about 5 weeks, and I eat "garbage".4
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Overall I would agree that it feels way better to be eating healthy. I'm back on the bandwagon this week and my body feels pretty happy about it. There's still exceptions when I eat deliciously fatty and greasy and sugary foods, but not eating those exclusively makes a big difference in my energy levels.3
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I had Chinese food for dinner last night. I stayed within my a calorie allotment for the day.1
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Absolutely. What I don't enjoy is bland. I used to confuse healthy with bland. Life's not all plain chicken breast and salad. Once I got busy modifying recipes to fit my macros and calorie requirements, I REALLY started to enjoy healthy foods.
And no, I don't eat cauliflower.0 -
All I took away from this post is that I really want a baked potato.
Seriously though, healthy is a subjective term. What one considers healthy may not be the same for another, so it's a dangerous term to use in relation to food. However, what I can say I've enjoyed about a change in lifestyle is that I cook now. I literally never knew how to cook beyond simple things, and I basically hated doing it. Now I really enjoy experimenting with different foods, and apparently I'm even good at it.0 -
SoDamnHungry wrote: »Overall I would agree that it feels way better to be eating healthy. I'm back on the bandwagon this week and my body feels pretty happy about it. There's still exceptions when I eat deliciously fatty and greasy and sugary foods, but not eating those exclusively makes a big difference in my energy levels.
Stay Positive and Motivated
Remember it's not that u got off the "bandwagon" but that u shake yourself off nget back up on there.0 -
thiosulfate wrote: »lol look at my diary and tell me. 18 pounds lost in about 5 weeks, and I eat "garbage".
@thiosulfate
I never insinuated that anyone was eating "garbage". I said that I, personally, was eating garbage, prior to eating healthy. You can lose 100 lbs and still be unhealthy. We're talking high blood pressure, high cholesterol, clogged arteries etc. My step dad is only about 140 lbs, but has almost died on two different occasions because he lives on "garbage" and two of his arteries were blocked 90%. The number on the scale has nothing to do with how healthy you are. I'm not saying this applies to all people, but it is a very true medical fact that you can be thin and unhealthy.2 -
SoDamnHungry wrote: »Overall I would agree that it feels way better to be eating healthy. I'm back on the bandwagon this week and my body feels pretty happy about it. There's still exceptions when I eat deliciously fatty and greasy and sugary foods, but not eating those exclusively makes a big difference in my energy levels.
Absolutely! And congrats to you!
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Mrs loudly complained about the smell of my breakfast. My breakfast was this new thing I had involving sauteing celery and onions together with meat and eggs to make a burrito. She hated it. She complained on facebook about it. Recently she asked me to fix one for her, leaving out the celery. She started eating healthier. I was previously afraid of asparagus. I metabolize the sulfur and I smell it in my urine, and I don't like that smell. Lately, I've started including asparagus in most of my evening meals. I got over the odor.4
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I love healthy eating. Do it about 95% of the time. But every so often there is room to eat differently. There are days when I just crave something I usually do not want to touch. After giving into temptation there is nothing better in the world than my usual afternoon salad.0
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dutchandkiwi wrote: »I love healthy eating. Do it about 95% of the time. But every so often there is room to eat differently. There are days when I just crave something I usually do not want to touch. After giving into temptation there is nothing better in the world than my usual afternoon salad.
I totally agree! I will have an occasional Protein Bar from time to time, but I just personally choose not to eat unhealthy junk food. Yes, I realize that most are accustomed to CICO, however, I prefer to take it one step further and stick with "healthy" CICO. But that's not for everyone. Now I'm craving salad lol
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JeromeBarry1 wrote: »Mrs loudly complained about the smell of my breakfast. My breakfast was this new thing I had involving sauteing celery and onions together with meat and eggs to make a burrito. She hated it. She complained on facebook about it. Recently she asked me to fix one for her, leaving out the celery. She started eating healthier. I was previously afraid of asparagus. I metabolize the sulfur and I smell it in my urine, and I don't like that smell. Lately, I've started including asparagus in most of my evening meals. I got over the odor.
Oh gosh do you get sulphur burps too?? I've always thought it was just me and put it down to eating under cooked eggs, not that they are but I never knew what else to blame..0 -
I have tried to take as much joy out of eating as possible with emotions. I eat to meet a specific goal. When I go over or under I get a bit tizzy. I still eat ice cream and crap food when I want if it fits my budget.0
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I'm with those who say healthy is relative. I'm sure lots of people would say I eat "garbage" I had Sonic and McDonald's this week plus ate at a local Mexican restaurant. At home we cooked hamburgers one night and hot dogs one night. I recently switched to maintenence and my weight this week is actually down. I am still having a hard time eating all of my maintenance calories. I do feel better being at a lower weight and not stuffing myself everyday. But I eat what I like and never feel hungry or deprived.0
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JeromeBarry1 wrote: »Mrs loudly complained about the smell of my breakfast. My breakfast was this new thing I had involving sauteing celery and onions together with meat and eggs to make a burrito. She hated it. She complained on facebook about it. Recently she asked me to fix one for her, leaving out the celery. She started eating healthier. I was previously afraid of asparagus. I metabolize the sulfur and I smell it in my urine, and I don't like that smell. Lately, I've started including asparagus in most of my evening meals. I got over the odor.
Oh gosh do you get sulphur burps too?? I've always thought it was just me and put it down to eating under cooked eggs, not that they are but I never knew what else to blame..
Not sulfur burps. Just sulfur piss. We're a minority which metabolize it and a smaller minority which can smell it.0 -
I eat everything in moderation
For me, that is eating healthy
I found that deprivation diets didn't last for the long run. Cutting out foods or food groups always ended in disaster. For me it was more sustainable to learn portion control and moderation.
I lost all my weight and have kept it off for 3+ yrs so far. I ate ice cream every night during this process.3 -
I have way fewer headaches (as in zero) since starting to be more mindful of my earring back in April. I'm so grateful for it!0
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I'm pleased to hear you're enjoying healthy eating, OPer, but most of your post sounded like an issue with quantity. I had a small baked potato with a teaspoon of butter as part of a baked cod dinner the other day. The small potato looked small (2 inches in diameter) but when you break it up, it's more than enough.0
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This is also my definition of healthy eating. I go through phases where I'll sometimes eat a little more "junk" than usual (like a week or so ago when we had three birthdays in the family), and other times I'll eat a lot more nutrient-dense food than usual, but overall, the aim is moderation.zoeysasha37 wrote: »I eat everything in moderation
For me, that is eating healthy
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I think some of y'all misinterpreted my post. I was not insinuating that y'all we're eating "garbage". I said that prior to eating healthy, I, personally, was eating garbage. I mean, 3/4 cup of margarine on a baked potato is a heart attack waiting to happen. And 2 candy bars, plus a pint of Ben & Jerry's in replacement of a meal is totally not cool. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with squeezing some of those things into your daily calorie allotment. I'm merely stating that for me, personally, I have chosen to do away with those things. Now my daily intake consists of only whole grains, low fat dairy, fruits, veggies and high protein. Quite the contrast for someone who suffered a compulsive eating disorder since I was 12 years old. It is a very rewarding feeling to reach for an apple, instead of 1/2 a cheesecake. Some people think that losing weight or being thin means you're healthy, but overall health is not just a number on the scale. It's high blood pressure, high cholesterol and clogged arteries. My step dad only weighs 140 lbs and suffers from all 3. So, when I refer to "healthy" eating, I'm referring to foods that are high in nutritional value and low in the things that cause damage. My calorie allotment is 1,340 for example. But if I choose to eat a slab of fat (or sugar) every day that equals 1,340 calories, just because it fits into my calorie allotment, is that eating healthy? That's the only point I'm making. Just because you "can" doesn't mean it's healthy. Have a blessed day everyone!3
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This is also my definition of healthy eating. I go through phases where I'll sometimes eat a little more "junk" than usual (like a week or so ago when we had three birthdays in the family), and other times I'll eat a lot more nutrient-dense food than usual, but overall, the aim is moderation.zoeysasha37 wrote: »I eat everything in moderation
For me, that is eating healthy
Are we related? Last week was triple-birthday week in my house (one of them being mine), too!
And I ate cake. Too much cake. And I still lost half a pound that week. Yay me!
But, getting back on topic... I am very much enjoying eating good food. I love vegetables. I love broiled meat. I really enjoy salad and don't need to bury it in dressing. Egg whites are every bit as satisfying as whole eggs. So many healthy foods are absolutely delicious!
On my birthday I had a big greasy burger from Five Guys, and it was delicious, but I had not been in the mood for a burger for many many months. eating better feels good and most of the time I don't feel like I'm depriving myself at all.
I think the real breakthrough for me was the realization of how much food I really do not need to eat. I barely missed it. And when I do miss it, I go have something that is junk. It doesn't hurt me at all and it's not delaying my results.1 -
Meh, it's okay. I mostly eat what I want, just not as much as I want, and I know too much about food now to enjoy it as much as I used to (unless it's an IDGAF day where I do eat what I want/amounts I want).0
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maryhoule47 wrote: »I think some of y'all misinterpreted my post. I was not insinuating that y'all we're eating "garbage". I said that prior to eating healthy, I, personally, was eating garbage. I mean, 3/4 cup of margarine on a baked potato is a heart attack waiting to happen. And 2 candy bars, plus a pint of Ben & Jerry's in replacement of a meal is totally not cool. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with squeezing some of those things into your daily calorie allotment. I'm merely stating that for me, personally, I have chosen to do away with those things. Now my daily intake consists of only whole grains, low fat dairy, fruits, veggies and high protein. Quite the contrast for someone who suffered a compulsive eating disorder since I was 12 years old. It is a very rewarding feeling to reach for an apple, instead of 1/2 a cheesecake. Some people think that losing weight or being thin means you're healthy, but overall health is not just a number on the scale. It's high blood pressure, high cholesterol and clogged arteries. My step dad only weighs 140 lbs and suffers from all 3. So, when I refer to "healthy" eating, I'm referring to foods that are high in nutritional value and low in the things that cause damage. My calorie allotment is 1,340 for example. But if I choose to eat a slab of fat (or sugar) every day that equals 1,340 calories, just because it fits into my calorie allotment, is that eating healthy? That's the only point I'm making. Just because you "can" doesn't mean it's healthy. Have a blessed day everyone!
Well said. If you were in the habit of eating high calorie low nutrition food frequently, it's wise to really focus on getting proper nutrition for a long while. Returning to some of the foods that consumed your life too early may lead you astray again. Why risk it? I'm at a place now where I make sure I get adequate protein and fibre, and my nutrients, and after that I lighten up a little. I hope you can build your confidence in yourself enough as time goes by that you will be able to fit in the odd treat here and there too. No hurry.
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goldthistime wrote: »maryhoule47 wrote: »I think some of y'all misinterpreted my post. I was not insinuating that y'all we're eating "garbage". I said that prior to eating healthy, I, personally, was eating garbage. I mean, 3/4 cup of margarine on a baked potato is a heart attack waiting to happen. And 2 candy bars, plus a pint of Ben & Jerry's in replacement of a meal is totally not cool. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with squeezing some of those things into your daily calorie allotment. I'm merely stating that for me, personally, I have chosen to do away with those things. Now my daily intake consists of only whole grains, low fat dairy, fruits, veggies and high protein. Quite the contrast for someone who suffered a compulsive eating disorder since I was 12 years old. It is a very rewarding feeling to reach for an apple, instead of 1/2 a cheesecake. Some people think that losing weight or being thin means you're healthy, but overall health is not just a number on the scale. It's high blood pressure, high cholesterol and clogged arteries. My step dad only weighs 140 lbs and suffers from all 3. So, when I refer to "healthy" eating, I'm referring to foods that are high in nutritional value and low in the things that cause damage. My calorie allotment is 1,340 for example. But if I choose to eat a slab of fat (or sugar) every day that equals 1,340 calories, just because it fits into my calorie allotment, is that eating healthy? That's the only point I'm making. Just because you "can" doesn't mean it's healthy. Have a blessed day everyone!
Well said. If you were in the habit of eating high calorie low nutrition food frequently, it's wise to really focus on getting proper nutrition for a long while. Returning to some of the foods that consumed your life too early may lead you astray again. Why risk it? I'm at a place now where I make sure I get adequate protein and fibre, and my nutrients, and after that I lighten up a little. I hope you can build your confidence in yourself enough as time goes by that you will be able to fit in the odd treat here and there too. No hurry.
Thank you so much! That was very kind and considerate of you. Yes, with time I may allow myself a small treat. I sometimes eat a protein bar and find it very satisfying. To me, this is a new way of life and not a diet. I realize that I'm probably among the minority in here, but that's ok. Sometimes different is good. 1
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