This isn't a diet anymore!
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| Wed, 10-22-2003 - 7:39pm |
Just proved to myself that this is not a diet. How did I do that? Well, I was having a stressful day (major stress WEEK, actully)...my house got flooded by a broken pipe, I am getting caught in major nasty political issues at work...blah, blah, blah. Any hoo, I was all tired and grouchy today after sleep deprivation and I didn't pack a lunch. Wasn't hungry, didn't care. Then I decided to go out, so I went to a restaurant, ordered a Cobb Salad and slice of whole wheat bread, and went back to work, then I snacked on a few whole wheat crackers and an apple. Later I got that old "I'm dieting and I'm going to rebel because I deserve a treat" thing going in my head, so I ate a couple little pieces of chocolate (which are always laying around where I work). Funny thing was, it really didn't taste magical. It did not give me a buzz. Actually, I would have preferred the sugar-free kind.
So, I came home and at dinner time, ate my grilled tuna and veggies, and I feel no need to "cheat." I feel no need to starve myself. I do not "feel fat!" I feel none of that silly dieter's guilt, no gloom and doom, no all-or nothing thinking at all. If I ate too many carbs today, it's no big deal.
That's how I know it is not a diet. I am not in "diet mindset."
For me now, this is just eating, just taking care of myself.
Feels Good!
Kimmie

Isn't it funny how after a while you really don't think your depriving yourself of anything, its like it just doesn't matter.
It is weird
Great going --- great motivation
Ellen
I love how this WOE takes you out of that dieting mindset... to me it's a major plus.
Yesterday there was a reception at school around dinner time and I was starving, but i didn't even feel like i'd want to eat the junk if there was any. Luckily tho there was cheese and veggies so i was totally fine!!
very very motivating post, as it was mentionneed !!!
Love this board
time_after_time
Thanks for the great encouragement. I totally agree with you. I'm only on day three and already I have to admit that I do not have the same cravings as before. Out of the four in my house, I'm the only one doing this diet or should I say eating healthy. I'm trying to ease my family into it, but anyway, I have to cook two ways...the SBD way for me and the "normal" way for them. I thought it would be hard because I would be tempted to nibble while cooking their food. BUT the amazing part is that I didn't have the desire. This was on day three. I also noticed on day one that I wanted to cheat, but I realized that I wasn't hungry for the carbs, I just "wanted" to eat them because it was there in front of my face or I was just use to eating that way. I still have slight headaches, but I can deal with them for now.
Question: If I do get a major headache, are we allowed to take OTC medicine even if it's two or three days in a row? Or does anyone have a natural solution for the headaches or just wait them out? Thanks for the help.
BTW--my pants are slightly loose!!!!
WHAT A FEELING!
Love this stuff!
Kimmie