JustBananas's Journal, 22 April 2021

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I believe that we should lean into our natural inclinations and make our diets healthy while following the grain of our tendencies, rather than fighting them.

I personally hate fasting and not eating when I'm hungry. I am a volume eater. I enjoy exercise most in the energetic forms of running and dance. The times that I tried to do yoga or Tai Chi have ended quickly from boredom, despite their beauty. These are my limitations and strengths.

A very short but poignant book entitled "The Tao of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff explains how keeping things simple and going with our flow can create success, and illustrates these concepts of Chinese philosophy through A.A. Milne's beloved characters from Winnie the Pooh.

Welcome to Thursday, everyone!

Diet Calendar Entry for 22 April 2021:

728 kcal

Fat: 5.00g | Prot: 15.84g | Carb: 177.74g. Breakfast: Watermelon, Coffee. Lunch: Coffee, Watermelon. Dinner: Strawberries, Herbal Tea. more...

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Agree. Also a volume eater. On the other hand, I like tracking and counting. And I think I read the Tao of Pooh a while ago. But wouldn't Pooh encourage us to go all into a pot or several pots of honey?

22 Apr 21 by member: LaughingChevre

Humans don't need to stuff ourselves for hibernation purposes to live off our fat for the winter. We've discovered trade with tropical countries. That's our Tao.

22 Apr 21 by member: JustBananas

Hi Chevre: yes, Pooh's natural inclination is to inhale pots of honey whenever he spies that opportunity. That is (fat) Pooh's Tao. He is miserable and depressed otherwise. His purpose is like any bear's: store up for the upcoming hibernation. But the book also goes into the other characters' personalities: Eeyor the donkey is much different in his melancholy than Piglet's anxious nervousness. The cautious, protective nature of Roo is different from the impulsive energy of Tigger.

22 Apr 21 by member: JustBananas

Ha, JB, my inner Pooh comes out occasionally, and I have a couple of t-shirts with his face on them.

22 Apr 21 by member: LaughingChevre

I take after Tigger in temperment. Wait Chevre -- aren't you from California? Unless you're up by Humboltd, the inner Pooh voice might actually just be your id 😉

22 Apr 21 by member: JustBananas

I couldn't agree more. Stated simply it's just do what works for you. Everyone is different. Cheers!

22 Apr 21 by member: C0bby

California? Nope. I like that, Pooh as my id. Sometimes I give him permission to come out.

22 Apr 21 by member: LaughingChevre

Mermee: You got it right on the lean meat/veg thing for minimal calories but maximum fork action. Finding the right diet/WOE feels like going jeans shopping. You try on 30 pairs to find just ONE that makes your butt look good AND feels comfy. The diet has to both blast the fat AND keep me from eyeing Ben & Jerry's. No small ask.

23 Apr 21 by member: JustBananas


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