What we are eating,and what's eating us. Thursday.
(deactivated member)
on 4/9/09 1:42 am
on 4/9/09 1:42 am
Good morning - being as that I am new to this forum...can I dare ask what you mean by abstinence? I am regaining (yes, I am responsible because of bad habits which Im trying to squelch)and am looking for any help to kick my butt back onto the right track (please dont be mean to me thank you 
)
Debra
)Debra
Debra,
I first heard the word abstinence in reference to eating when I belonged to Overeaters Anonymous. In OA, abstinence means the act of refraining from compulsive overeating. Since each individual's compulsive overeating habits may vary, we each have our own definition of compulsive overeating.
Jean
I first heard the word abstinence in reference to eating when I belonged to Overeaters Anonymous. In OA, abstinence means the act of refraining from compulsive overeating. Since each individual's compulsive overeating habits may vary, we each have our own definition of compulsive overeating.
Jean
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Good intentions are falling by the wayside today. Everybody is bringing in treats. Hey, I thought it was still Lent. If this is sacrifice, Lord help me next week. One lady brought in the most delicious Easter brioche, I caved. It was good, slightly sweet with toasted sesame seeds, anise seeds, and almonds. A doctor brought candy, and another brought cookies. Damn them all!!!
To answer your question, abstinence was much easier earlier in the game. Now I know I don't dump on sugar unless I really overdo it. Some days I get the feeling I'm entitled to the treats - good grief, that's what got me weighing 265 lbs in the first place. I wish I had stayed with the plan and never tried the demon sugar.
My weekend starts today - off tomorrow!!! It's been a rough week. Supposed to be my early week (7:00 - 3:30). Being shorthanded, I've had to stay late every day, and today is no different. I'll be here until 4:30.
Enough *****i-n-g! Getting a grip.
B - 1/2 of a breakfast burrito (egg, cheese, ham, green onions in a wheat tortilla)
S - protein shake (and a small piece of brioche)
L - green beans, bbq pork
S - yogurt
D - beef stew with baby green limas and salad
S - cheese or protein shake
Debbie
To answer your question, abstinence was much easier earlier in the game. Now I know I don't dump on sugar unless I really overdo it. Some days I get the feeling I'm entitled to the treats - good grief, that's what got me weighing 265 lbs in the first place. I wish I had stayed with the plan and never tried the demon sugar.
My weekend starts today - off tomorrow!!! It's been a rough week. Supposed to be my early week (7:00 - 3:30). Being shorthanded, I've had to stay late every day, and today is no different. I'll be here until 4:30.
Enough *****i-n-g! Getting a grip.
B - 1/2 of a breakfast burrito (egg, cheese, ham, green onions in a wheat tortilla)
S - protein shake (and a small piece of brioche)
L - green beans, bbq pork
S - yogurt
D - beef stew with baby green limas and salad
S - cheese or protein shake
Debbie
My sweet sweet Angel,I believe God made food good for us for our enjoyment. Gluttony is a sin. I too tolerate sugar well,thank God I do not crave it.
The thing that bothers me with you sweet heart is your beating yourself up about it.
I believe as one of our ladies said this morning,moderation is the name of the game. I got 3 birthday cakes this year,the only one I tasted was the one from my grands,and that was for their benefit and not enough to make a knat fat.
You are living a new life,please enjoy your choices when you make them. You know darn well it is nothing like the gorging of your pass.
You are a vivacious,loving,hard working woman. You enjoy your little delightful tastes.
I do not care who agrees with me or not. You deserve your little food.
At the beginning of my WLS,I had to pray to God to give me the strength to be satisfied and to be able to stop. He did this for me.
You enjoy your food girl,savor every bite,I believe God wants you to. You be grateful for every yummy bite,and you be grateful that is is so much less than you used to. Deal??
Hugs!
The thing that bothers me with you sweet heart is your beating yourself up about it.
I believe as one of our ladies said this morning,moderation is the name of the game. I got 3 birthday cakes this year,the only one I tasted was the one from my grands,and that was for their benefit and not enough to make a knat fat.
You are living a new life,please enjoy your choices when you make them. You know darn well it is nothing like the gorging of your pass.
You are a vivacious,loving,hard working woman. You enjoy your little delightful tastes.
I do not care who agrees with me or not. You deserve your little food.
At the beginning of my WLS,I had to pray to God to give me the strength to be satisfied and to be able to stop. He did this for me.
You enjoy your food girl,savor every bite,I believe God wants you to. You be grateful for every yummy bite,and you be grateful that is is so much less than you used to. Deal??
Hugs!
WHAT WE FEAR,WE CREATE.
I'm sorry to say I have allowed that old mean carb monster to come gobble up my will power. I have been "off the wagon" for a good 6 months. I find little bits and pieces of commitment to the program here and there, like last night when I got up to the grocery store check out wth the cookies and then put them back, but mostly I do not stick with the plan. I'm eating much less than I used to and probably heathier than I used to, but the sugar finds a way into my diet almost every day. It has become very difficult for me to give it up. Those of you out there who have not fallen prey to that temptation again after surgery, DO NOT LET THAT NASTY SWEET STUFF PASS YOUR LIPS, you will regret it. It's like the cigarettes and the alcohol; an addiction, plain and simple.
Barbara D.
(deactivated member)
on 4/9/09 2:24 pm
on 4/9/09 2:24 pm
Barbara, I couldnt agree more! I have NEVER dumped, and so I deal with the carbs and sugar wars daily! Although my pouch still works, I can still eat the wrong things and wish I had NEVER allowed myself that 'first' bite of junky crap. It is definitely hard to stop this cycle.
Thank you for explaining what abstinence means here - I was wondering if it was part of a program that everyone was working. I am so going to try to take this back one day at a time and get healthy again.
And thank you for not being mean on this forum...I am so amazed and intimidated by some of the people out here on the different forums on OH who seem to take pleasure in making fun of people or talking down to them. It makes me sad for them. Again, thank you and take care. Debra
Thank you for explaining what abstinence means here - I was wondering if it was part of a program that everyone was working. I am so going to try to take this back one day at a time and get healthy again.
And thank you for not being mean on this forum...I am so amazed and intimidated by some of the people out here on the different forums on OH who seem to take pleasure in making fun of people or talking down to them. It makes me sad for them. Again, thank you and take care. Debra
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