Monday, November 5, 2012
Another boring salad
Monday Morning
When trying to lose weight, there are so many variables
that enter into the equation.
1) Which diet is best?
2) Will you have the help of family and friends?
3) Will you be able to eat like this forever?
4) Will you be able to combat emotional eating?
These are just a few thoughts that come to mind. I think one of the biggest hurdles to overcome, is learning to tune out those people who may unknowingly sabotage your effort. These are the well meaning people who tell you the "right" way to lose weight.
Let's face it. All overweight people know how to lose weight. We've lost hundreds of pounds before. The problem is that we always gain back more than we lose. The vicious cycle never seems to end. However, for some people it finally does. Eventually, for those who are lucky enough, they finally figure it out. And the light bulb moment usually comes on through no help of anybody else. It is their own personal realization. It won't happen if you give up. It only happens if you keep trying.
So often the "fat mind" is stubborn. It hates to be told what to do. When a skinny ___________(insert spouse, parent, relative, friend, co-worker, stranger) tells a fat person what to eat and how to eat, the fat person often does just the opposite. They are already out of control with their eating, so instinctively they try to muster a little control by not listening to the other person. It's counterproductive but understandable. I can think of plenty of times that I have acted in that way. I know for sure that my Dad did.
Anyhow, I think I have possibly gotten to the point that I will continue losing weight. I don't intend to be perfect every single day. I will try to recognize which days I need to really watch it and which days I can take a break. I need to learn the best way to do it for me. It may mean being selfish or acting like a hermit now and then, but I need to remember that self preservation and care is ultimately a gift that we give to those who really love us.
1) Which diet is best?
2) Will you have the help of family and friends?
3) Will you be able to eat like this forever?
4) Will you be able to combat emotional eating?
These are just a few thoughts that come to mind. I think one of the biggest hurdles to overcome, is learning to tune out those people who may unknowingly sabotage your effort. These are the well meaning people who tell you the "right" way to lose weight.
Let's face it. All overweight people know how to lose weight. We've lost hundreds of pounds before. The problem is that we always gain back more than we lose. The vicious cycle never seems to end. However, for some people it finally does. Eventually, for those who are lucky enough, they finally figure it out. And the light bulb moment usually comes on through no help of anybody else. It is their own personal realization. It won't happen if you give up. It only happens if you keep trying.
So often the "fat mind" is stubborn. It hates to be told what to do. When a skinny ___________(insert spouse, parent, relative, friend, co-worker, stranger) tells a fat person what to eat and how to eat, the fat person often does just the opposite. They are already out of control with their eating, so instinctively they try to muster a little control by not listening to the other person. It's counterproductive but understandable. I can think of plenty of times that I have acted in that way. I know for sure that my Dad did.
Anyhow, I think I have possibly gotten to the point that I will continue losing weight. I don't intend to be perfect every single day. I will try to recognize which days I need to really watch it and which days I can take a break. I need to learn the best way to do it for me. It may mean being selfish or acting like a hermit now and then, but I need to remember that self preservation and care is ultimately a gift that we give to those who really love us.
The long version
There are some restaurants that are just easier to
totally avoid rather than try and abstain from eating my favorite foods.
Lucy's El Adobe Cafe is one of those restaurants. I have probably been going
there for almost 50 years. It's my home away from home. I ate my first BBQ taco
dinner there when I was about 9 years old and I have wanted to order it every single time I have gone back since. When my husband suggested that we take my mother there on Saturday night, I knew I would be in trouble. However, just because I have a weight problem, doesn't mean I should punish Tony for my lack of willpower. I agreed to go. I tried to make some changes from my usual El Adobe experience. I didn't order the freshly made delicious guacamole. But,
I did eat the hot, crunchy tortilla chips. I couldn't pass up the
incomparable quesadilla with mild peppers especially when my husband added
jalapeños to it. Normally I would order the taco dinner, but I ordered a boiled
bean tostado with a fresh (not fried) corn tortilla on the bottom. Who was I
kidding? I just ate a bowl of chips! Add the special Santiago margarita and my
diet was totally gone. Now, maybe I would have had more willpower if I was
going there more often. But, I haven't been there in over 3 months, and it was
Saturday night, and well.....oh well.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Last night
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Splurge
Thank you, Lynn. Patti's plate has never looked so good!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Poached Eggs
Today, Patti's plate had the most delicious breakfast on
it. Two perfectly poached eggs were laying on top of a bed of endives. Again,
credit goes to my random new friend, Laura, who labeled me anemic a couple of days ago. She said I
should be eating eggs at least twice a week. She also told me to make sure that
I eat the entire egg, not just the whites. (Something about bringing "new
life" into my body) Hey, it works for me. They are much tastier with the
yolk. The other bit of advice that she gave to me, is to make sure that I eat
them with greens and not toast. She said it is never a good idea to mix protein
and starchy carbohydrates at the same time. She was thin and had a European
accent so I tend to believe her.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Floradix
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