Many thoughtful posts in this thread - thank you. There is no doubt that sugar begets the craving for more sugar. It's truly difficult to stay away from those foods on which I'm like to binge, but I find taking a forgiving sort of tack is the only way I can manage the business of getting rid of the weight. I'm resigned to simply not always being able to resist. I have much stress in my life right now (my real estate business is tanking, big time, and my second job - as a personal chef, has me around food constantly), and know that odds are I'll not be able to go a whole month without slipsliding some of the time, still - I'm resolved not to let it stop me in the ultimate quest to lose the 50lbs plus I need to see gone! My inclination to binge is my "imperfection" - I am not deluded about being perfect. During my younger years, I starved myself to stay thin (never thin enough for my husband or inlaws) - developer insidious eating disorders, only to gain this sixty pounds later on after my overly stressed thyroid finally gave out. I sometimes think it's my "lesson"! Certainly my cross to bear. But, having lost seven pounds since New Year's Eve, I'm encouraged. The thing is, not to let the occasional binge unseat you! And stay away from triggers!
|
