LadyinDenim's Journal, 15 July 2016

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Today was a fast day. At noon, there was a BBQ at work, and all of the residents and staff were enjoying the outdoors and the meal. I decided to eat because I wanted to be a part of the community. I never eat the food there because of GMOs and sugar, and I'm fairly certain I have a reputation as a food snob.

The dietary staff are the cream of the crop when it comes to attitude and work ethic. I really just wanted to join in. I enjoyed the food, and later told the cook how much I enjoyed it. She was pleased. I also bonded with other staff and had something to chat with residents about.

I ate to satiety, which is a new concept. I sat there feeling full, looking at my plate. A few more bites and it would be done. Then it came to me I would be OVEREATING, so I tossed it. Here is what went in the trash.

Oh. No binge feelings or guilt or cravings.

Diet Calendar Entry for 15 July 2016:
1110 kcal Fat: 50.99g | Prot: 42.71g | Carb: 129.10g.   Breakfast: Coffee. Lunch: Bush's Best Vegetarian Baked Beans, Potato Salad with Egg, Rouses Hot Dog Bun, Mustard, Johnsonville Stadium Style Brats Cooked Bratwurst, Watermelon. Dinner: Butter, Organic Valley American Cheese Singles, 365 Organic Classic White Bread, Pacific Natural Foods Organic Creamy Tomato Soup. more...

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Hey, last I heard, we need food to survive. Congrats! 
15 Jul 16 by member: warrenwinter
That's awesome Lady! You are in total control! It's a wonderful feeling!! Our society places so much emphasis on socializing with food, there are times when eating is the right thing to do :) Glad you decided to join in and managed to forge some relationships with other staff! 
15 Jul 16 by member: debrafrederick
You did good! Looks like you didn't eat too much or too little-glad you enjoyed your BBQ. 
15 Jul 16 by member: XshapeshiftX
Thanks. They had cake and ice cream that I ignored. I am still losing weight, after all 😉 
15 Jul 16 by member: LadyinDenim
Great stategy and self control...take care, have a great weekend!! 
15 Jul 16 by member: Steven Lloyd
Well done! You sound so much happier lately! 
15 Jul 16 by member: kpwcalories
Guilt will crush you, never forget that. You survived this one you strong lady. Job well done. 
15 Jul 16 by member: chesgreen
Tightrope is the right word, Draglist! 
15 Jul 16 by member: XshapeshiftX
I admire your resolve!  
15 Jul 16 by member: bdmgoggins
That is wonderful, but I always feel you have to satisfy yourself and you did, good job. 
15 Jul 16 by member: Alasandra
You did great! Having that much control is a really good thing. 
15 Jul 16 by member: PhillySue
It's like an experiment every time I raise a fork to my mouth. Still free from cravings and mental obsession.  
16 Jul 16 by member: LadyinDenim
You know what? That is more than a few bites. 
16 Jul 16 by member: LadyinDenim
whow you really did great 
16 Jul 16 by member: kathleenscanlan
Congrats, I'm a year in today, my brain has accepted this is perm. down 122 lbs. don't know how long you have been on it but it's the best thing I have EVER found! hang in there. 
16 Jul 16 by member: buffgirls
Super! That is my downfall; compulsive obsessive eating and stuffing it in. Can't stop with just one, but now I recognize that so I am very aware and determined to eat with purpose not absentmindness :-) 
16 Jul 16 by member: JMA312
@buffgirls, do you mean that your body now accepts your weight as normal and doesn't try to store fat? That is what I'm hoping for. @JMA312, now I'm starting to understand what people mean by not eating in front of the TV etc. 
16 Jul 16 by member: LadyinDenim
Lady I did a test one time, I could sit in front of a movie and eat an entire bag of chips and never notice it was gone till my fingers could find nothing but crumbs. I sat down at the kitchen table and tried to eat a whole bag...not happening, I could manage about two handfuls. Now when I eat I sit at the table with no distractions, enjoy my food...try really hard not to bolt it. I get full on a lot less and I realize that I am full with no distractions. 
16 Jul 16 by member: debrafrederick
@deb, I'm starting to understand the reasons for place settings, flowers, cloth napkins. Eating is kind of a sacred experience when you think about it. We are consuming life to nourish life. We should enjoy and be grateful. 
16 Jul 16 by member: LadyinDenim
I found that eating at the table worked great when MH was alive, but now if I sit at the table, I eat faster -- I guess to get it done with. I find I do better eating in front of the TV since I eat slower and it takes me longer to finish. I do make sure that I put on my plate what is planned for that meal and only eat what's on my plate, no seconds. I think this is another case where you have to find what works for you -- although I do agree with Debra about the snack foods, that's a whole different thing!  
16 Jul 16 by member: pandasmom

     
 

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