Re: The Behavioral Path to MWL Success - March 2023 Group
Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2023 3:51 pm
Hi Mark! Thank you so much for taking the time (as always!) to provide valuable and insightful feedback on the topic of getting back on track. I think this is a great time to revisit my "why" and to also just take stock of my environment and identify any areas that may have gotten a little sloppy. I am very like you in that I do best when I plan ahead, and when I prep the night before for whatever will be going on the next day, and especially the morning. I look up to you for your ever positive approach and attitude in the face of what you are dealing with medically.
Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for your feedback on California Balsamics, and for directing me to your writings and calculations. I really appreciate this heads up so I will maintain awareness of the sugar impact of these vinegars, to make sure they truly stay in the category of "teaspoons of a condiment used sometimes" versus something more that would take me over the guidelines. I am well within the "teaspoons" category now (and certainly not daily - ketchup is a way more "daily" thing LOL), and will make sure I stay there. Our food environment really is filled with land mines!
Stephanie - thank you so much for lifting me up today, and also for sharing your suggestions about getting back on track! And you are so right about Mark's insightful responses - this time and every time! You are right about the JOY in this food! I'm so glad you reminded me of that. You made me think about what I would say if someone asked me "if you could only had ONE food item for the rest of your life, what woult it be?" My answer TODAY would be a toss up between russet potatoes and Japanese sweet potatoes. I honestly would have a hard time choosing only one, but it would surely be one of those. Pre-12-day program, I would have probably said "pizza." And I'm not talking about the no-oil, no-animal products kind! I'm very grateful to be where I am instead of where I was. Atomic Habits is such a good book and it's been a loooong time since I read it. I need to dig that one up on my Kindle and read it again!
Artista - it has been such a game changer for me to realize that I am just a volume eater - one of many volume eaters in this world, and that there is nothing "wrong with me." I used to always think there was something wrong with me because others could "control their portions" of higher calorie density foods, but I never could. I am so grateful for all of Jeff's teachings on the topic and importance of calorie density, and it seems I am always finding new ways to understand and apply those principles within the context of my own life. I have never actually weighed all my food in a day, but I know my estimates are close because on so many days, I eat foods that I either know what they weigh (i.e. a 1 pound bag of frozen veg, etc.) or I eat things like potatoes where I have occassionally weighed them out of curiousity (WOW these are HUGE! ) so have a really good idea. As Mark has often talked about, people who see me eat (mainly my non-McDougall husband) are SHOCKED by the amount of food in my really large meal bowl! Well, it's working for us so onward we go! I really am "rebounder curious." I have a feeling I would kill myself if I tried to do that while watching the news! It does sound (and look like) fun though!
If I missed anyone, I will be back!
Hope everyone is having an amazing day!
Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for your feedback on California Balsamics, and for directing me to your writings and calculations. I really appreciate this heads up so I will maintain awareness of the sugar impact of these vinegars, to make sure they truly stay in the category of "teaspoons of a condiment used sometimes" versus something more that would take me over the guidelines. I am well within the "teaspoons" category now (and certainly not daily - ketchup is a way more "daily" thing LOL), and will make sure I stay there. Our food environment really is filled with land mines!
Stephanie - thank you so much for lifting me up today, and also for sharing your suggestions about getting back on track! And you are so right about Mark's insightful responses - this time and every time! You are right about the JOY in this food! I'm so glad you reminded me of that. You made me think about what I would say if someone asked me "if you could only had ONE food item for the rest of your life, what woult it be?" My answer TODAY would be a toss up between russet potatoes and Japanese sweet potatoes. I honestly would have a hard time choosing only one, but it would surely be one of those. Pre-12-day program, I would have probably said "pizza." And I'm not talking about the no-oil, no-animal products kind! I'm very grateful to be where I am instead of where I was. Atomic Habits is such a good book and it's been a loooong time since I read it. I need to dig that one up on my Kindle and read it again!
Artista - it has been such a game changer for me to realize that I am just a volume eater - one of many volume eaters in this world, and that there is nothing "wrong with me." I used to always think there was something wrong with me because others could "control their portions" of higher calorie density foods, but I never could. I am so grateful for all of Jeff's teachings on the topic and importance of calorie density, and it seems I am always finding new ways to understand and apply those principles within the context of my own life. I have never actually weighed all my food in a day, but I know my estimates are close because on so many days, I eat foods that I either know what they weigh (i.e. a 1 pound bag of frozen veg, etc.) or I eat things like potatoes where I have occassionally weighed them out of curiousity (WOW these are HUGE! ) so have a really good idea. As Mark has often talked about, people who see me eat (mainly my non-McDougall husband) are SHOCKED by the amount of food in my really large meal bowl! Well, it's working for us so onward we go! I really am "rebounder curious." I have a feeling I would kill myself if I tried to do that while watching the news! It does sound (and look like) fun though!
If I missed anyone, I will be back!
Hope everyone is having an amazing day!