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Today had it's ups and downs. Fall in the mountains of NC is so beautiful so we decided to go out "leaf looking". Decided to go out for lunch at a seafood place we've never been to before. The other day I had seen a video about a lousiana shrimp boil and it looked so good. When I saw a shrimp boil on the menu I was so excited and decided to order it. It was so disgusting! 🤢 The potatoes were undercooked almost raw, the sausage was disgusting, the shrimp was half cooked and gross. About the only thing I ate was the corn on the cob. Coming off a 19hr fast I was so disappointed and hungry!
Later while walking around downtown we passed a fudge and ice cream parlor and the smell wafting out from that place did me in. I ended up getting brownie fudge ice cream in a waffle cone. I feel like I failed myself but at the same time it was sooo good I can't bring myself to regret it. I have no idea how many calories it was but I felt it was safest to not eat anything else for the day.
I feel like I learned an important lesson today and so I won't consider it a failure even if I do gain a lb or two. It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed myself.
Diet Calendar Entries for 16 October 2021:
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1231 kcal
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Fat: 53.71g | Prot: 46.30g | Carb: 141.77g.
Lunch: Great Value Corn on The Cob, Jambalaya with Meat and Rice, Potatoes (Flesh Without Skin, with Salt, Boiled), Shrimp. Snacks/Other: Cold Stone Creamery Waffle Cone, Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream. more...
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3141 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Shopping - 1 hour, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 15 minutes, Showering - 15 minutes, Standing - 1 hour, Resting - 18 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 3 hours. more...
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Exactly! Eat the treats when they present themselves!
17 Oct 21 by member: Irishgalwnc
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Every body is different, and as such, different things work for each of us. In the literal decades of attempting to lose weight, I have discovered that going "cold turkey" and prohibiting myself from eating certain things entirely does not work for me -- I become resentful of myself, cranky to those around me, and wind up backsliding harder than is worth any progress I make. For me, moderation has been the best method -- measuring everything, utilizing appropriate plates/bowls and NOT taking the whole container of chips or ice cream with me out of the kitchen. Its been surprising to find that half a candy bar can sate my craving as well as a full candy bar.
Weight loss isn't always "easy", and its even harder when we beat ourselves up over small things, rather than celebrating the life changes, the victories (both scale and non-scale). Be kind to yourself, keep you head up and keep moving forward. The only "failure" happens when you stop trying :)
17 Oct 21 by member: kitty-eared-girl
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Thanks y'all. Yes, I definitely learned that it's ok to splurge, a tiny bit. I have the worst sweet tooth, so I've tried to switch things up. A square of dark chocolate or a couple spoonfuls of halo top ice-cream help curb my cravings. I was uneasy yesterday because it was full fat, large scoop ice cream with the waffle cone and I didn't know how many calories it was, when I've been logging every single bite I take.
17 Oct 21 by member: horridzombie
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We all have those cheat days..today is a new day and you can hit restart...you got this! 💜👍
17 Oct 21 by member: Diana 1234
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