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on 4/28/10 5:46 am
on 4/28/10 5:46 am
Topic: RE: Dining out while eating healthy
To be successful and make it easy I had to plan everything. I wanted to share with you some of the thinking process I went through. I hope that this can start a nice discussion about the things that we do to eat healthy and still stay on the wagon while we enjoy eating out.
1. fully understand my diet
2. determine ahead of time where and when I will have a feast day or what compromises I will make.
3. plan ahead - figure out what to do in different kinds of eating situations - fast food to grab a quick meal, dining out in a nice restaurant with friends etc.
4. don't feel bad that most of that tempting food is off limits - I'm allergic to peanuts so even though I used to love Thai peanut satay sauce, I can never eat it again - well it's the same thing with junk food which was making me sick.
5. put things into practice, even if it feels weird - the more you do it the more comfortable you will be in the future and it will be come second nature.
6. the food is about nutrition, and not a source of entertainment, and if you're out with friends, make it all about being with them.
So what do you do?
1. fully understand my diet
2. determine ahead of time where and when I will have a feast day or what compromises I will make.
3. plan ahead - figure out what to do in different kinds of eating situations - fast food to grab a quick meal, dining out in a nice restaurant with friends etc.
4. don't feel bad that most of that tempting food is off limits - I'm allergic to peanuts so even though I used to love Thai peanut satay sauce, I can never eat it again - well it's the same thing with junk food which was making me sick.
5. put things into practice, even if it feels weird - the more you do it the more comfortable you will be in the future and it will be come second nature.
6. the food is about nutrition, and not a source of entertainment, and if you're out with friends, make it all about being with them.
So what do you do?
Topic: RE: Dining out while eating healthy
me too, the hardest for me is lunches because there's so many restaurants where i work and i'm sooo not a morning person, but i have been making myself get up early enough to pack a healthy lunch to take with me, still not easy!!!
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:18 am, edited 4/28/10 5:19 am
on 4/28/10 5:18 am, edited 4/28/10 5:19 am
Topic: Dining out while eating healthy
The hardest thing I face with my diet is eating out or buying take away food.
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:17 am - Rochester, NY
on 4/28/10 5:17 am - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
I went through all the preparation for WLS too...had everything except the surgery date. Then I chickened out...elective surgery isn't my thing and also figured I was going to have to change my eating habits with or without surgery so why go through all that risk? Of course that was almost two years ago and I haven't lost the weight on my own, but not giving up just yet. I've fought this battle my entire life and will continue to do so.
Great work keeping that weight off after your surgery was postponed and even taking off more....sounds like you've got the motivation and determination to make it happen!!
Great work keeping that weight off after your surgery was postponed and even taking off more....sounds like you've got the motivation and determination to make it happen!!
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 5:05 am
on 4/28/10 5:05 am
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
Just got back from a two week vacation and couldn't believe how much I was looking forward to going to my water aerobics class yesterday. If I'm being consistent with that, it makes it easier to make the healthy food choices....no sense in doing the exercise and then negating its effect with junk food.
Thanks for the encouragement, Skylar.Hi Sherrie - yes I'm thrilled DH agreed to all the changes I've made - and it's been a lot. Not only do I feel like a new woman, but I've lost a grown man in my weight loss. LOL
On April 27, 2010 at 3:42 PM Pacific Time, Sherrie B. wrote:
I certainly have read your posts and you have been an inspiration. I think it's so neat that your hubby has also adopted this lifestyle change....makes it just so much easier. You must feel like a new woman....I'm very excited for you. I have been trying to incorporate more natural foods and have been staying away from the processed crap. We do go out to eat a lot, which can be challenging....but I feel I can do that on WW also.Just got back from a two week vacation and couldn't believe how much I was looking forward to going to my water aerobics class yesterday. If I'm being consistent with that, it makes it easier to make the healthy food choices....no sense in doing the exercise and then negating its effect with junk food.
Thanks for the encouragement, Skylar.
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
yes, i do self sabotage too, that's why i need that accountablility- i also tell everyone i know what my results are, so i want to make sure i don't gain so i don't have to tell anyone!! 
Topic: RE: What are you celebrating and proud of? Weds
Thanks! I use my DVD's, but I know that gym workout is better. Now that I finally made it back to the gym I will use DVD's for lazy days and as a 2nd option if no time to go to gym. I had not been in over a year and it was just great getting back with old acquaintances, etc.
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on 4/28/10 4:00 am
on 4/28/10 4:00 am
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
I lost 20 on opti fast and the other 8 I lost on my own. I was supposed to have RNY on March 31 but it got postponed. I had already been on 3 weeks optifast in preparation for surgery and that's when I lost the 20 lbs. When my surgery got postponed I started hanging around on this message board and was able to keep off the 20 and lose an additional 8 so I'm gonna stick around here for a bit and see what happens. If all else fails surgery will still be an option but it's worth a try if I can avoid having my innards rearranged. Like Skylar says, there's nothing wrong with my digestive system so I figure I better address the real problem of my health and lifestyle and get my mind fixed which I would have to do with or without surgery anyway if I'm going to have long term success. I think there's no point in me risking all the complications of surgery only to be back where I started 2 or 3 years down the road if I don't get my head right. 
I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
On April 28, 2010 at 10:31 AM Pacific Time, Sherrie B. wrote:
I see you joined this board in the beginning of February. Have you lost your 28lb since then? Great job....keep up the good work!! I'm in the process of changing my diet, relationship with food and my lifestyle. I'm in training for maintaining.
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 3:41 am - Rochester, NY
on 4/28/10 3:41 am - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
Hi Christa....your little guy is getting so big!!! He sounds like such a good baby (on FB). Must have been hard to leave him and go back to work. Good luck on this weight loss thing once again....babies sure can get you side tracked for a little while...LOL. I'm sure you'll be one hot Mama for that wedding come October!!
(deactivated member)
on 4/28/10 3:31 am - Rochester, NY
on 4/28/10 3:31 am - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: I'M BACK....to OH board and WW!
I see you joined this board in the beginning of February. Have you lost your 28lb since then? Great job....keep up the good work!!
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