Do I plan to cut them out forever? No I do not. Because that makes me want to run right out and buy a gallon of ice cream, and a bag of Doritos. Also, I think the chances of me not eating junk for the next 50 years are zero. So what I plan to do is avoid them like I avoid stepping in dog poo, but if I do eat them, it is absolutely no big deal, just wipe the poo off my shoe. Does that make any sense? Let me try to explain. I plan to never eat them again, but if I slip in some way, I am giving that no power whatsoever to make me feel bad. Because that makes me feel worse, and eat those foods more. So while I'm avoiding these foods like contaminated water or a contagious disease, if I eat some, pfft absolutely meaningless.
Makes great sense to me, I was just thinking about this this past weekend. You can choose to give something up, and still have a process ahead of you of completely making the change. But the decision is made. You know you're done with believing in XYZ, whether it's a food or concept or whatever. On the other hand, you could do very well for a week or a month or more at 100% giving something up, but you know in your heart you haven't permanently given it up.
We're moving this weekend, and I'm so stressed about money and getting everything done. Sheesh, I'm like a stress ball. This is prime eating time for me, but I am NOT going to Walgreens to buy a candy bar. Not, not, NOT.
Oh man, I was doing so well, I was even getting to the point where I would go to the grocery store, walk by the oreos and doughnuts and cookies and think "I'm better than them! I don't even want them!" Then I got attacked with a huge party weekend, where there was wayyy too much snacky food around, and I ate a few oreos - that in itself was pretty great, that I only had a few, and not the whole box!! But on the other hand, it was a major trigger and I am now back where I started of wanting every last piece of junk food that is within my sight. I went to the grocery store today, and walked by the Little Debbie/Zebra cake section, and I had a terrible craving for it... Which is ridiculous, because I haven't had one of those in five or six years, even when I was eating whatever I wanted.
Does that happen to anyone else? When I'm eating whatever I want, some things aren't tempting, but once I deprive myself of the things I want, EVERYTHING looks tempting!
I just hope I can make it through this week because I KNOW the temptation and cravings will dissipate... it's just getting there that takes effort...
Just got back from the birthday party for my boss. I bypassed the cake, donuts, little sandwiches, and got a few strawberries and grapes. I walked around, talking, eating my fruit slowly and escaped from those foods as soon as possible! I did want some of the cake but knew it would just start a sugar carving!
Just got back from the birthday party for my boss. I bypassed the cake, donuts, little sandwiches, and got a few strawberries and grapes. I walked around, talking, eating my fruit slowly and escaped from those foods as soon as possible! I did want some of the cake but knew it would just start a sugar carving!
I think I will take a couple of victory laps!
Excellent job!
I really have a fast food craving today. Maybe I'm just bored with my food. I think I'll treat myself to the Whole Foods salad bar.
I came way to close to making a fast food run today. I let the debate in my head start up, "should I?" etc. I should never debate with junk food because it WILL win, it's stronger than I am. I think its the combination of the stress of moving and the convenience of junk food.
Anyway, I resisted! I went to the Whole Foods salad bar, like I said I would. Had a yummy salad with just veggies, a wee bit of dressing and nothing fattening. If I can just make it through the next couple of weeks, I'll be OK.
Rowena, I think you have a good point about developing sudden cravings when you “can’t” have something. I have decided that I can eat whatever I want – but I will not deceive myself about the consequences of that choice. Most of the time, knowing I could have that treat if I wanted to makes it a lot less demanding! Take a victory lap for avoiding those charming little cakes and for having such a good insight!
Midwife declines the ever-popular birthday cake! That definitely earns a victory lap!
TimeToLose skipped all the bad food, ate good food and still socialized at an event --- that’s a lot of good decisions in one short period of time. Put on your running shoes!
ThinPossible pushed the fast-forward on the fast food and stuck to her plan --- a very healthy salad instead! Another great choice and another reason to take that lap of victory!
Jen415 is on day 4 of a sugar detox --- and I suspect that is nearly as tough a detox as many illegal drugs! Such stick-to-it-ness deserves a victory lap!
Congratulations, ladies, on a series of good choices under difficult circumstances! Time to enjoy your run!
