I've had an epiphany regarding diets!
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I've had an epiphany regarding diets!
| Wed, 09-03-2003 - 1:50pm |
I CANNOT do them, especially Atkins or South Beach or anything where I have to deprive myself of carbs...I crave them even more! Last night, I had eggs and a burger for dinner and then I found myself still hungry, so I blew it by having a bowl of cereal for dessert! I think that just watching portions but eating all kinds of foods is the best solution for me. Anyone else find that when they do Atkins or low-carb diets that they end up falling off the wagon?

**Maybe that's why I don't do them, I know I'd fall off the wagon fast-especially with the Atkins one. I seem to do best in eating from all the food groups but not overdoing on desserts, bad fats and carbs.
Somewhere I read of a Small Plate rule. Saves counting calories and can work (if you work it lol). Take a small plate-about 9". 1/2 of it can be filled with produce (veggies/fruits). 1/4 of the plate can have protein (it wouldn't touch the edges of it's space) and 1/4th can have a carb. I bet it would work fairly well.
~Golly
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Well, I can say it is why I DON'T do them:) Too much deprivation!!
It is a *smart* epiphany, and you just go and enjoy yourself on that trip....
just keep drinking lots of water today, and I bet your outfits will look just fine.
* stel *
* Stel *
~Golly
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I totally agree with that, Golly. Portions, portion, portions. Its something I
need to work on desperately. Good suggestion on your part for all of us.
Thanks, stel
* Stel *
Maybe something like that would help you?
-Hillary
I'm heading there tomorrow for a Bachelorette Party!!!
Thanks for the advice!
My two cents worth ..
Life is too short to deprieve yourself of anything ::;blush:::
Eat healthy, moderation, smaller portions ..
It will all work out .. watch and see :)
~Hugs~