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Originally Posted by teaser
What actually works
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I am assuming this is a quote from me.
I can't find it in my posts on this thread, but I'm still 100% convinced you're quoting me. (This shows how much that phrase is part of my mindset, when it comes to reaching goals in terms of fat-loss and improved health.)
When I do get into a conversation with someone about how I eat and why, the phrase, "I eat like a
QUEEN." is always used.
I mean, one week recently, I brought cheesecake to work as my lunch. (Not saying every day that week, but at least once I JUST had cheesecake for lunch.)
My favorite "grab a quick meal" is wings. (Which usually gets the folks trying to starve themselves salivating.) (I like wings -- lots of places you can get them, and they're almost always "safe" in terms of added carbs... and always satisfying.)
I never feel "deprived" in my food, which is one reason it's not hard to stay on-plan. Heck, I even recently found a readily available LC ice cream. (Used to make my own, but a.) my machine broke, and b.) I couldn't make caramel swirl.) (Ingredient list is short, not franken-food... I can feel good about indulging once in a while.) (Brand is "Rebel", before anyone asks. Found it in Publix.)
I eat when I'm hungry. I don't eat when I'm not. If I have a craving, I find a way to fill it. (Sometimes, this means dissecting the craving... like if I'm forced to smell doughnuts for an hour, and start to want them, what is it I need? Certainly not the doughnut... but maybe a square of 90% dark chocolate will make that noise shut up. It'll taste better, than actual doughnuts, anyway.)
What I tend to see on low-fat is people walking around hungry all the time... sometimes feeling stuffed (from the volume in their stomach, but never quite
satisfied. When you're always hungry, eventually, you'll eat. (They always seem to.)
When I run into folks discussing weight, I'm supportive. I give encouragement, and don't bring up how I eat unless asked. If they ask, though... I'll tell.