Comments on: An Unexpected Request

By: Babbalou

Babbalou — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:30:00 +0000

My experience is similar to Joanna’s experience – I have realizee I feel better when I stick to my low carb plan which features lots of fresh vegetables, lean proteins and small servings of fresh fruit and complex carbs. I did indulge in some sweets over the Christmas holiday, including some candy which I rarely eat (except for my allowed square of 85% dark chocolate) but my tastes have definitely changed – a serving or two of sweets over a few days and I’m done for at least a few months. It doesn’t even sound good to me now. I never thought I’d see the day when sweets didn’t call to me, but I’m there and it feels good!

By: South Beach Steve

South Beach Steve — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:32:29 +0000

I have to admit, I am not yet to the place where I can eat some things. I am just not that strong yet, and I know it. I will get there though, it just takes time. .-= South Beach Steve´s last blog ..Lifestyle Changes for a Better You =-.

By: christieo

christieo — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:16:50 +0000

even though i’ve come so far and even did pretty good this holiday season, i could have done better. i still have some work to do, but my mindframe is a lot better than it was, that’s for sure!!

By: suzanne

suzanne — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:49:30 +0000

I have to admit if feel as though i’m pretty much in control. For instance tomorrow we’re going out to lunch with friends. I’ve already looked up the nutrition stats online and know what i’ll be ordering
But cookies, in my house!!! I might just have lost control with them.

By: Nicole, MS, RD, LD

Nicole, MS, RD, LD — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:26:27 +0000

Generally good wife! Love it! I am SURE that you're more than that, Diane. This sounds like something my husband would request, and I think you handled it perfectly. : ) .-= Nicole, MS, RD, LD´s last blog ..Flash from the past! =-.

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:42:27 +0000

We attended several holiday gatherings this year and I definitely ate outside of my normal routine, but not once did I feel overly stuffed. That is the feeling that gets me into trouble. I feel physically stuffed and then my emotionally I get on my case for letting myself get stuffed. It is not a fun loop of emotions. I am happy that I didn’t go there this year. We had lots of fun with friends and enjoyed ourselves without overly stuffing ourselves. It was good…:-)
.-= Kat´s last blog ..A little down time can do a world of good….. =-.

By: brenda

brenda — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:37:09 +0000

I am getting there with my self control, but sometimes it comes out of no where. My husband made his peanut butter fudge for the holidays and I was only going to have one. I probably had a couple of pieces every day. But I did make sure I had a place for them in my daily meals so I am getting better. There was a time when I would have ate most of them and then blamed it on everyone else when he asked were they went (or even lied and said they fell on the floor and the dog got them) .-= brenda´s last blog ..One little word =-.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:04:20 +0000

I wish I were more in control. it seems to be an all or nothing thing for me. either i’m in complete control – almost to the point of being obsessed, or i’m not in control at all.
.-= Brooke´s last blog ..Christmas Eve =-.

By: Tony

Tony — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:28:59 +0000

I’m not there yet where I can enjoy treats like cookies without eating a ton of them. Portion control is definitely the hardest part of weight loss for me. I’m glad that you were able to indulge without overdoing it. I think that’s a key part of your success .
.-= Tony´s last blog ..The Art of Cooking =-.

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:15:07 +0000

I have greatly enjoyed my ability to control myself around those unexpected treats. To allow myself to have one or two, if I really wanted and enjoyed them, has been very freeing indeed. I found myself eating less this Christmas than before and I believe that’s because I went ahead and allowed the treats, instead of deeming them off limits.