Comments on: Self Imposed Limits

By: Gina Fit by 41, Maybe 42

Gina Fit by 41, Maybe 42 — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:49:45 +0000

Great post and comments. I really liked how Diane likened restrictions to allergies.

Last Sunday, our Sunday school teacher was talking about walking the “straight-and-narrow path.” We can’t do this and can’t do that…seemed very restrictive until you realize how freeing it is…free from the horrible consequences poor choices lead us to.

I related that to eating habits. I wanted my freedom for years to eat what and how much I wanted. My result: I feel trapped. I feel trapped in a food/sugar addiction, trapped in habits that are challenging to break, trapped in a body that isn’t functioning the way it should, and trapped in the guilt of knowing I’ve abused a perfectly healthy body instead of cherishing it.

I’ve behaved as a spoiled brat (food-wise) and need limitations.
.-= Gina Fit by 41, Maybe 42´s last blog ..Focus Pocus =-.

By: byebyebigguy

byebyebigguy — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:09:14 +0000

We all need some limits, I try to limit the carbs I eat. But I never starve myself. .-= byebyebigguy´s last blog ..And the biggest loser is… =-.

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:40:24 +0000

One person’s limit is another person’s guideline. I’ve noticed that it is hard to change but if you have had a reason to change, then the issue is how to change.

I like your method, picking a few habits at a time and trying for achievable goals.

I know from experience when I try to go too strict, I tend to blow it off easily because once I fail – I just stop.

My solution is to have guidelines or metrics I try to achieve but no big deal if I don’t make it on any given day. I just try again the next day.

Good info Diane!
.-= John W. Zimmer´s last blog ..Thinner; Getting used to Weightloss? =-.

By: mackattack

mackattack — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:51:35 +0000

My major limitation is my calorie targets. I track what I eat and that's how I control myself but also give myself the freedom to eat what I want. .-= mackattack´s last blog ..its cold outside =-.

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:37:54 +0000

I had to think about this, whether I have “limitations” or not. I do but I’m OK with that. What I realize is that my limits are more to protect me, my health and my happiness. I know that certain foods will trigger uncontrollable eating which, as everyone knows, leads to unhappy thoughts. So I know better than to eat them. Even taste them. They are not completely banished from what I eat, just that I don’t have the freedom to eat them whenever!

I also recognize that to get in my fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, complex carbs and lean protein, I am going to meet my daily caloric allowance. This doesn’t leave much wiggle room for “fun” foods. There’s a time and a place for them. Just not every day!

Mia

By: Roberta

Roberta — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:22:19 +0000

Hi Dianne

First time commenting on your blog but I have been following it for about a month since I found it through Spark People.

It’s so liberating reading your post, specially when you said “Was I always perfect that first month? No way. But I had more good days than bad, and those good days gave me the confidence I needed to start believing in myself.”

I am in that boat at the moment. I have more GOOD days than bad ones, still trying to conquer weekend eating and social events. BUT for the most part, my choices are good ones and its so refreshing reading it from someone that “been there done that” that it is possible and I am probably in the right track.

THANK YOU

By: Fran

Fran — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:02:38 +0000

I need to limit myself on weekends: I don't eat enough fruits and veggies and still eat too many unhealthy stuff. On weekdays I'm doing good because I have my daily routine. Once I get selfcontrol over the weekends I think I'm doing allright. .-= Fran´s last blog ..A day in my life: Monday December 7th 2009 =-.

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:13:22 +0000

With food I am trying to focus on eating more fruits and veggies. Doing some form of daily exercise helps me more than I ever imagined it would. It helps my moods, keeps my metabolism going and best of all, it helps me to feel successful and committed to this daily goal. .-= Kat´s last blog ..A successful weekend, in spite of severe allergies...:-) =-.

By: Shelley B

Shelley B — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:44:30 +0000

My “no baked goods” rule worked really well for me and now that I’ve eased up on it, I’m having a harder time stopping after a couple of bites. So I don’t know…maybe I need that one in my life forever? I do think personal limits are important in order to keep the changes that we have worked so hard to make. But I’ll have to revisit this in another year to see what is still working for me.
.-= Shelley B´s last blog ..Cookies and Clothes =-.

By: Nicole, MS, RD, LD

Nicole, MS, RD, LD — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:11:56 +0000

You’re so insightful! I love reading your blog.

I do have “boundaries”, not necessarily limits. I don’t like to feel limited, but like you said, empowered to make good choices for the right reasons and within reason.