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VegSeekingFit wrote:Hi Starflower!
Look at all of your "yes'es"!! YAY!!!
Good luck finding some alternative condiments! Not sure what you are looking for --- I like to make pico de gallo in the pull chopper and put that and hot sauce on lots of stuff. Also, I have doctored up NSA strained tomatoes or tomato sauce with chili powder and maybe hot sauce too. I know that there is a ketchup recipe and BBQ that folks like.
Hope you have an awesome week!
Best,
Stephanie
Mark Cooper wrote:Starflower - Hang in there! Facing a stressful and emotional situation rarely feels easy or pleasant, and I'm sure dealing with illness only makes things harder. That doesn't sound fun at all. Cheers to you for not reaching toward the most calorie rich and troublesome foods that have been tempting in the past. Considering this week's struggles, I imagine it feels like a victory to have avoided running completely off the rails, right? Have you experimented with any specific activities (not associated with food or eating) that feel comforting, soothing, or fortifying when dealing with stress? In my experience, having a few reliable, go-to coping mechanisms can really have a positive effect. for your determination, and have a wonderful week!
wildgoose wrote:Starflower — All in all, it looks like quite a good week for you. Sounds like maybe the stress might have led to too much sugar and possibly a couple of foods with oil (unless those were from eating out). I'm glad to see you have a strategy for all the socializing you'll be doing this upcoming week!
This journey is one of constant small adjustments. Nothing is ever static, no matter how long you've been eating this way. If something isn't working, you tweak it and make small changes until it works better. Even something that worked well in the past might not be as effective as it once was -- so you get to re-evaluate and see if you can come up with an alternative.
VegSeekingFit wrote:Hi Starflower!
You are doing great!!
Hope that you are feeling much better!!!
Also, wishing you the best in finding lots of ways to manage stress.
Cheers,
Stephanie
VegSeekingFit wrote:Hi Starflower!
Good for you giving yourself grace and moving on!! Personally, have never found it helpful to ruminate over poor food choice --- brainstorm options for handling = progress vs. scold self = not helpful...
I have definitely had similar experiences with problems when staying at certain events much longer than anticipated. I usually now bring much more food than I could ever consume and steer clear of the foods that may tempt me.
Hope you're having a great week!
Cheers,
Stephanie
PS --- I ❤️ the Wildgoose quote that you added to your signature. Nothing is ever static indeed!!
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