I passed up a doughnut. - Page 2

DrummerDeanna · #16 09-08-2006, 02:48 PM

I should clarify - yes I have a sweet tooth - but I love the greasy food as well. Paula...Garclic bread? One my biggest weaknesses...oh hell BREAD is one of my biggest weaknesses

Fries...cheese...mmmmm

Dammit.

DrummerDeanna · #17 09-08-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

But this also meant I didnt have to give up the doughnuts and what-nots. However, (I will admit this for the first time here because I am very much over it and comfortable enough to share it) this briefly led to an eating disorder, which I was able to get a hand on very quickly.

Yikes - I'm glad you were able to get a handle on that!! How scary. But you're a true inspiration - I mean you have really transformed yourself and did it through the temptation and such it's something to be very proud of!

carrie721 · #18 09-08-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

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That could very well be - it probably wouldn't hurt for me to seek other help to talk about my food issues. I mean - the first week of eating right - I was pretty much depressed all week.

it helped me a lot. my shrink knows a lot about nutrition, so she taught me the basics about healthy eating. also, she pounded into my head that food is fuel and to find other sources of comfort. i mean, it's still hard for me sometimes, i don't want to sound like it's always perfect & smooth sailing for me. a couple weeks ago, i ate a whole box of annie's mild mexican mac & cheese. and on tuesday, i had a delicious german chocolate bar. so i still give in to temptations, but the struggle isn't quite so bad now.

skcin · #19 09-08-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

Well, I screwed up yet again today. I have got to do better. We had a recognition lunch here at work for those of us who worked together on a project. So, we went to a nice downtown restraunt and had lunch, and what did I get? A big ol' hamburger with caramelized onions, cheddar, and mushrooms with fries. That's the only thing I've had today. But I regret it. I can stay away from sweets with no problem, but when it comes to lunches and the sort, I have a really hard time.

You know what? Not the healthiest choice.

But it's done, so don't beat yourself up over it. And to be honest, you could have chosen worse options (Fettucine Alfredo comes to mind, a salad loaded with egg & cheese & fatty dressing...) It was tasty, it was good, so enjoy it for what it was. The best thing about food (for me) is the enjoyment - if you deny yourself that benefit, you've taken away the one good thing about that meal! So ditch the guilt, go for a walk tonight, and eat something healthier for dinner.

DrummerDeanna · #20 09-08-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by carrie721

it helped me a lot. my shrink knows a lot about nutrition, so she taught me the basics about healthy eating. also, she pounded into my head that food is fuel and to find other sources of comfort. i mean, it's still hard for me sometimes, i don't want to sound like it's always perfect & smooth sailing for me. a couple weeks ago, i ate a whole box of annie's mild mexican mac & cheese. and on tuesday, i had a delicious german chocolate bar. so i still give in to temptations, but the struggle isn't quite so bad now.

Weeeellll..if you look back to my mom thread then you realize therapy probably wouldn't be the worst thing for me

I'm just trying to get settled in with finances after my move and such - but it's in my future. I believe many people can benefit greatly from therapy.

Yeah - when I went rounds with my weight years ago - the week I'd "mess up" and eat the whole candy bar or something are the weeks I'd lose more weight - sometimes a jolt like that sort of kick-starts metabolism or something - doesn't let it get stagnant

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Paula - great advice...

We are all our own worst critics and enemies - but I'm going to quote you on the ditch the guilt thing!

JazmenFlowers · #21 09-08-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

You know what? Not the healthiest choice.

But it's done, so don't beat yourself up over it. And to be honest, you could have chosen worse options (Fettucine Alfredo comes to mind, a salad loaded with egg & cheese & fatty dressing...) It was tasty, it was good, so enjoy it for what it was. The best thing about food (for me) is the enjoyment - if you deny yourself that benefit, you've taken away the one good thing about that meal! So ditch the guilt, go for a walk tonight, and eat something healthier for dinner.

exactly. and you're body doesn't say, oh you ate a burger...must get fat. just take into consideration what you've put in your body and make adjustments that day and the next. get back on your plan and move on. life's too short to beat yourself up, especially if you're looking at this as a life change and not a diet.

DavidMn · #22 09-08-2006, 03:15 PM

Good for you Deanna.

It's hard for me too, but with other kinds of food.,

sparky · #23 09-08-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

bring out Doritos & I'm screwed.

Same with chips, or pizza, or burgers, or even pasta....

All these just get me. Badly. I have this urge sometimes to go get Stouffer's French bread pepperoni pizza, a big assed bag of Nacho Doritos, and a six pack of beer. And consume every bit of it. I can. And have. Then I feel like I want to puke, of course. My most effective tactic lately is to put my hand above the waist of my pants. That helps to keep the junk outta my yap. And the standing naked in front of a full length mirror twice a day.

DavidMn · #24 09-08-2006, 03:29 PM

You know what really hit home for me. I watched the first episode of the Biggest Loser last year, and the contestants came into this room and there was all this fabulous and fattening food, and they gorged themselves, but felt crappy afterward.

SuzeQuze · #25 09-08-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

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That could very well be - it probably wouldn't hurt for me to seek other help to talk about my food issues. I mean - the first week of eating right - I was pretty much depressed all week.

But yes, it gets easier - just never easy. As Alex said, it's a constant struggle.

Of course - it's helped that this week I'm learning that healthy cooking can also be delicious - like the burrito I made last night ....oh. my. God. I can't even believe it's healthish it was so good.

Being an optimist (which I am NOT) would probably be good....should probably work on that too

Definitely, it takes work but you gotta be more positive. I know that sounds retarded but it's true. Dude, just passing up that donut is huge. Give yourself props. And you passed it up because you didn't want it. Maybe you'll have one tomorrow but right now you just don't feel like it. Cuz you don't want the consequences. For me it's become easier to pass them up because I just think, "I won't feel like sh*t in an hour". I tend to crash from sugar, esp if I've had it on an empty stomach.

Because sweets, and being full, both release endorphins, I suspect those of us who overeat tend to be depressed. I think nutritionists and trainers miss this very important psychological component.

On edit, I mean I can resist buying donuts and such but not when someone offers one free.

DrummerDeanna · #26 09-08-2006, 03:42 PM

^^

Oh I wanted that donut- I STILL want the donut - I just went across the hall and opened the box - and smelled the donut

But the one I was thinking of allowing myself to have (glazed - they're actually not too many points) is gone - so I took that as sign.

SuzeQuze · #27 09-08-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

All these just get me. Badly. I have this urge sometimes to go get Stouffer's French bread pepperoni pizza, a big assed bag of Nacho Doritos, and a six pack of beer. And consume every bit of it. I can. And have. Then I feel like I want to puke, of course. My most effective tactic lately is to put my hand above the waist of my pants. That helps to keep the junk outta my yap. And the standing naked in front of a full length mirror twice a day.

I want a photo!

DavidMn · #28 09-08-2006, 03:44 PM

Are there any Cops out there brave enough to respond to this thread....

skcin · #29 09-08-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

My most effective tactic lately is to put my hand above the waist of my pants. That helps to keep the junk outta my yap. And the standing naked in front of a full length mirror twice a day.

I swear to you, I read that as "that helps me keep the junk outta my LAP." I almost peed my pants.