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kirstykay wrote:
Thank you so much Mark and Wildgoose and everyone who encouraged me last week. It made a huge difference. I got some great advice and was really able to turn things around this week. I went from feeling discouraged and hopeless to feeling empowered. I remembered that I was the one making the decisions and because the decisions are mine, I have all the power. I also tried not to even think about my weight and really focus on the process. It was a complete mindset shift, and the pleasure trap food just didn't have the same control over me for some reason.
My favorite day this week was my birthday. I think it might have been the very first birthday EVER that didn't center around food! Like ever in my entire life! And I had the most wonderful day. My husband took the day off work and we went on a beautiful hike in the mountains. We took cold potatoes on the hike and packed a salad with chickpeas and some fruit for our lunch. We put Chili in the crockpot before we left and had a delicious meal by the fire when we got home. My husband made some chocolate banana nice cream for dessert. I didn't miss not having cake. I didn't wish we could have gone out to dinner. I got lots of calls, texts, cards, and my kids even sent me flowers! It was a delightful day and I felt very loved and celebrated without it being at all about food! It felt like a complete shift in my way of thinking and I am very encouraged.
kirstykay wrote:It felt like a complete shift in my way of thinking and I am very encouraged.
Tiffany Hobson wrote:In regards to fruit, Dr. McDougall stated long ago that if you want to lose weight you may want to limit your fruit consumption to two servings per day because some people have a tendency to overindulge in fruit. That being said, fruit is very low in calorie density, and we believe that eating fruit is a great way to still achieve your weight loss goals; however, if you find yourself eating copious amounts of fruit every day and are not seeing the results you want, that is an indicator that you may want to slow down on your fruit consumption.
In my experience, entrées labeled as vegan in most restaurants nearly always have some oil (and typically other higher fat ingredients, and lots of added salt/sugar). Cheers for putting plans in place to achieve "MWL VICTORY!"JeffN wrote:The limit of 2 servings of fruit is based on Dr. McDougall’s personal experience and, like the limit on beans, is just a weekly average. His main concern with fruit in regard to weight is that he says he sees participants “binging” on fruit.
That seems like exactly the perspective from which to proceed!Zoey wrote:Everything about this way of eating has become super easy and enjoyable for me, and that's where I want to stay, even if it takes me another six months to see my goal number on that scale.
I totally agree. Weathering the winter months without losing ground seems like a reasonable and achievable goal. Have a happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving!Gimmelean wrote:Eating the right foods, and exercising regularly no matter what has a huge impact on my entire outlook.
Learning what you can when setbacks occur and adjusting accordingly is, I think, the most important piece of the puzzle. Mashed potatoes and bean gravy seems like a great place to turn toward if you see a future "crash" ahead. Have you tried out any particular activity or routine for indoor exercise that you've enjoyed? Onwards!Growing a Pear wrote:Can't do anything about yesterday other than to learn from it.
Thank you for your gracious Thanksgiving wishes! I wish you the same!JeffN wrote:In regard to added salt and added sugar, we recommend buying and preparing food without either and if any are to be used, to add them at the table on the surface of the food. If either one is troublesome and create uncontrollable cravings for you, then leave them out.
Tips for Staying on Track During the Holidays
During this time of uncertainty, staying on track with our health and diet is more important than ever. While we may not be gathering in large groups this year, the holidays can still be a challenging time to navigate. Simply going to the grocery store, temptation is all around. With some pre-planning, you can make it through the holidays with little stress and feel good about your eating choices.
- Don’t go to a gathering (or the grocery store) hungry. Have a meal or a snack before you go.
- When going to visit family and friends for a gathering, bring along something you can eat. This could be a dish to share or simply a couple of baked potatoes.
- If you’re caught unprepared, remember, it’s ok to go hungry, you will eat again.
- If you do end up eating something that's off plan, don’t be too hard on yourself. Remember your next meal is a chance to get back on track.
JeffN wrote:The holidays are a time to celebrate, give thanks and, yes, perhaps for some of us, to even overindulge a little. It is important to remember, however, that Thanksgiving is just one meal on one day and is not the start of a month–and–a–half-long celebration. The very occasional indulgence on the very occasional holiday (i.e., the actual day and meal itself) will most likely not be damaging to overall health and well-being for most of us if healthy eating and exercising take place on a regular, consistent, daily basis throughout the rest of the year.
The holidays are times to focus on family and friends—not just food. Catching up and sharing laughs with loved ones will allow you to feel the spirit of the holidays more than a second helping of pie. If you do indulge a little to celebrate, be careful and do so without throwing all caution to the wind or hurting yourself. And remember, your body is never not watching!
So, during this upcoming holiday season of thanksgiving and celebration, let's not forgot to take a moment and reflect, celebrate, and give thanks for those things that are truly the most important and of the most value to us... our lives, our health, our friends, and our families.
Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Jeff
Mark Cooper wrote:Growing a Pear - I'm imagine ending that 125-day streak feels like a heavy weight, but keep sight of the fact that you were solid for 6/7 days!Learning what you can when setbacks occur and adjusting accordingly is, I think, the most important piece of the puzzle. Mashed potatoes and bean gravy seems like a great place to turn toward if you see a future "crash" ahead. Have you tried out any particular activity or routine for indoor exercise that you've enjoyed? Onwards!Growing a Pear wrote:Can't do anything about yesterday other than to learn from it.
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