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on 4/28/10 6:09 am
on 4/28/10 6:09 am
Topic: RE: Food for Thought
Very interesting - we can be our own worst enemy and we don't even know why sometimes.
I know that this time I spent some time in a very productive psychotherapy working on changing my stinking thinking - and I think it has really helped me make other healing changes. Hopefully it will help me not sabotage myself with my shedding weight.
But I also think it's important to work hard to permanently change habits - which has nothing to do with feelings, but it's just us making choices by autopilot.
Clearly there are many reasons we struggle with obesity - it's a complex problem.
I know that this time I spent some time in a very productive psychotherapy working on changing my stinking thinking - and I think it has really helped me make other healing changes. Hopefully it will help me not sabotage myself with my shedding weight.
But I also think it's important to work hard to permanently change habits - which has nothing to do with feelings, but it's just us making choices by autopilot.
Clearly there are many reasons we struggle with obesity - it's a complex problem.
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on 4/28/10 6:02 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
on 4/28/10 6:02 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
Topic: RE: Dining out while eating healthy
We went to Red Lobster recently...haven't been there in ages.
I spent about 45 mins on their website looking up the calorie count for just about every item on the menu. I then wrote them down in my WW "dinning out" book....so I had the points value and the complete nutritional information. I pretty much decided what I would order before we left but I took the book with me and checked items as I was deciding what to order. I stayed very healthy, broiled fish and shrimp with NO butter/oil/sauce, plain broccoli, a salad and skipped the baked potato.
We go to a Chinese buffet every other week, sometimes every week....I always get the same things... a piece of the baked salmon, go to the hibachi bar and get lots of veg and ask them to just steam them...they do it really well, I pick out a couple small pieces of chicken from the chick & brocc dish, 1/2 cup of hot/sour soup, 1 dumpling, 1 stuffed mushroom and then we fill and share a plate full of the fresh/raw veg on the salad bar. At the end I have an almond cookie, fruit, and sometimes have 2 spoonfuls of ice cream (eating spoon - I'm not taking about 2 scoops of ice cream...good heavens that would be way to much for me).
I avoid all sauces, gravies, creams, and fried foods....
It isn't always easy, takes some research but it can be done.
I spent about 45 mins on their website looking up the calorie count for just about every item on the menu. I then wrote them down in my WW "dinning out" book....so I had the points value and the complete nutritional information. I pretty much decided what I would order before we left but I took the book with me and checked items as I was deciding what to order. I stayed very healthy, broiled fish and shrimp with NO butter/oil/sauce, plain broccoli, a salad and skipped the baked potato.
We go to a Chinese buffet every other week, sometimes every week....I always get the same things... a piece of the baked salmon, go to the hibachi bar and get lots of veg and ask them to just steam them...they do it really well, I pick out a couple small pieces of chicken from the chick & brocc dish, 1/2 cup of hot/sour soup, 1 dumpling, 1 stuffed mushroom and then we fill and share a plate full of the fresh/raw veg on the salad bar. At the end I have an almond cookie, fruit, and sometimes have 2 spoonfuls of ice cream (eating spoon - I'm not taking about 2 scoops of ice cream...good heavens that would be way to much for me).
I avoid all sauces, gravies, creams, and fried foods....
It isn't always easy, takes some research but it can be done.
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:48 am
on 4/28/10 5:48 am
Topic: RE: Dining out while eating healthy
OOOOHHH yes, that's a really good one - pack your own lunch so you can avoid being tempted.
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:46 am
on 4/28/10 5:46 am
Topic: RE: Dining out while eating healthy
To be successful and make it easy I had to plan everything. I wanted to share with you some of the thinking process I went through. I hope that this can start a nice discussion about the things that we do to eat healthy and still stay on the wagon while we enjoy eating out.
1. fully understand my diet
2. determine ahead of time where and when I will have a feast day or what compromises I will make.
3. plan ahead - figure out what to do in different kinds of eating situations - fast food to grab a quick meal, dining out in a nice restaurant with friends etc.
4. don't feel bad that most of that tempting food is off limits - I'm allergic to peanuts so even though I used to love Thai peanut satay sauce, I can never eat it again - well it's the same thing with junk food which was making me sick.
5. put things into practice, even if it feels weird - the more you do it the more comfortable you will be in the future and it will be come second nature.
6. the food is about nutrition, and not a source of entertainment, and if you're out with friends, make it all about being with them.
So what do you do?
1. fully understand my diet
2. determine ahead of time where and when I will have a feast day or what compromises I will make.
3. plan ahead - figure out what to do in different kinds of eating situations - fast food to grab a quick meal, dining out in a nice restaurant with friends etc.
4. don't feel bad that most of that tempting food is off limits - I'm allergic to peanuts so even though I used to love Thai peanut satay sauce, I can never eat it again - well it's the same thing with junk food which was making me sick.
5. put things into practice, even if it feels weird - the more you do it the more comfortable you will be in the future and it will be come second nature.
6. the food is about nutrition, and not a source of entertainment, and if you're out with friends, make it all about being with them.
So what do you do?
Topic: RE: Dining out while eating healthy
me too, the hardest for me is lunches because there's so many restaurants where i work and i'm sooo not a morning person, but i have been making myself get up early enough to pack a healthy lunch to take with me, still not easy!!!
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:18 am, edited 4/28/10 5:19 am
on 4/28/10 5:18 am, edited 4/28/10 5:19 am
Topic: Dining out while eating healthy
The hardest thing I face with my diet is eating out or buying take away food.
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:17 am - Rochester, NY
on 4/28/10 5:17 am - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
I went through all the preparation for WLS too...had everything except the surgery date. Then I chickened out...elective surgery isn't my thing and also figured I was going to have to change my eating habits with or without surgery so why go through all that risk? Of course that was almost two years ago and I haven't lost the weight on my own, but not giving up just yet. I've fought this battle my entire life and will continue to do so.
Great work keeping that weight off after your surgery was postponed and even taking off more....sounds like you've got the motivation and determination to make it happen!!
Great work keeping that weight off after your surgery was postponed and even taking off more....sounds like you've got the motivation and determination to make it happen!!
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:05 am
on 4/28/10 5:05 am
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
Just got back from a two week vacation and couldn't believe how much I was looking forward to going to my water aerobics class yesterday. If I'm being consistent with that, it makes it easier to make the healthy food choices....no sense in doing the exercise and then negating its effect with junk food.
Thanks for the encouragement, Skylar.Hi Sherrie - yes I'm thrilled DH agreed to all the changes I've made - and it's been a lot. Not only do I feel like a new woman, but I've lost a grown man in my weight loss. LOL
On April 27, 2010 at 3:42 PM Pacific Time, Sherrie B. wrote:
I certainly have read your posts and you have been an inspiration. I think it's so neat that your hubby has also adopted this lifestyle change....makes it just so much easier. You must feel like a new woman....I'm very excited for you. I have been trying to incorporate more natural foods and have been staying away from the processed crap. We do go out to eat a lot, which can be challenging....but I feel I can do that on WW also.Just got back from a two week vacation and couldn't believe how much I was looking forward to going to my water aerobics class yesterday. If I'm being consistent with that, it makes it easier to make the healthy food choices....no sense in doing the exercise and then negating its effect with junk food.
Thanks for the encouragement, Skylar.
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
yes, i do self sabotage too, that's why i need that accountablility- i also tell everyone i know what my results are, so i want to make sure i don't gain so i don't have to tell anyone!! 
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weds
Thanks! I use my DVD's, but I know that gym workout is better. Now that I finally made it back to the gym I will use DVD's for lazy days and as a 2nd option if no time to go to gym. I had not been in over a year and it was just great getting back with old acquaintances, etc.
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