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04-09-2009, 05:55 PM
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Is it enough of a goal to just manintain my weight over Easter?
So, whenever there is a holiday and candy, it is nearly impossible for me to totally stay way from candy. This year, I am trying to listen to my body and stop when I have had too much. In the past even if I felt uncomofortable I just seemed to keep eating the sugar to the point of feeling gross. Today I had some m&m's from my daughter's Easter basket and a few other pieces of candy and I still feel ok, not stuffed and nasty but full, full enough that the idea of more candy does not sound good. I am trying to remember that I feel best when I eat well.
So do you think it is enough to just try and not gain any weight and let myself have some of the forbidden candy?
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04-09-2009, 06:02 PM
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Here We Go Again
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If that's what you want to do, go for it! You can't tell yourself you'll never eat candy again. This is a life change NOT a diet. Just eat it in moderation and make sure you listen to yourself!
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04-09-2009, 06:04 PM
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That's what I will do. I will be eating light Saturday and Sunday to leave room (calorie wise) for lots of candy--namely ROBIN EGGS.
Last edited by Thighs Be Gone; 04-09-2009 at 07:06 PM.
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04-09-2009, 06:26 PM
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Absolutely! My goal isn't to lose weight over Easter weekend - talk about no fun at all! If I maintain, I'm more than happy!
My favourites are Peeps, and Reese's eggs.
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04-09-2009, 06:51 PM
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Right foot, left foot ...
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You have to enjoy some candy/chocolate/guilty pleasure sometime and much better to do it in a controlled way then to just go nuts and keep eating.
I still have not learned how to eat a little bit of junk food. Stomach pains, feeling full ... I just keep going.
So maybe think of it as something you'll need to get adjusted to and how great we have a holiday weekend for you to practice!
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04-09-2009, 07:39 PM
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It's absolutely OK. Your diet is not a matter of national security .
Well, I should clarify, because I think for some, indulging a little may send them off track. You have to know yourself in that regard. But, I don't think it's a matter "should."
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04-09-2009, 09:38 PM
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I'm not expecting to lose this next week. I'm staying really close on my food this week, though, in preparation. I'm going to stay away from candy because I can't stop once I get started, but I cannot lie--I've been thinking about mom's ham and potatoes & gravy for days now and I really am looking forward to it! But the sodium--eeeeeeeeeek. It's not gonna be pretty!
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04-09-2009, 10:21 PM
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I love candy, but I know it is not good for my heath and when I eat too much, I will feel guilty.
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04-09-2009, 11:38 PM
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Maintaining over any holiday is cause for celebration!!!
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04-10-2009, 03:05 PM
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In a lifetime of eating healthy, one day of is a blip. Enjoy yourself!
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04-10-2009, 05:57 PM
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sugar is the devil
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Location: Calgary, Alberta
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I say that is a perfectly acceptable goal. If you wanting a little candy to get over your cravings - do it! If you don't, you will be constantly thinking about it. I'm not saying eat every chocolate in sight. But a nibble here and there, it will be enough to satisfy your craving PLUS enjoy yourself on the holidays. Which I think you are doing well - you already said you had a handful of this and a couple of that and stopped when you notice you were satisfied! GOOD JOB! and enjoy the Easter Holidays
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04-16-2009, 09:08 AM
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I have to completely refrain from eating any kind of candy or baked goods. For me its not about the sweet item itself but about eating so much of it that I go into a daze and get numb.I know if I start it I won't stop. So for now I don't have the sweets at all. maybe when i get to where i want to go I'll be able to incorporated back in, maybe not. We'll see!
90lbs gone 30 to go
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