I had to do something that I thought I would never do: actually deprive myself of sweets and salty-foods 100%. I am "against" deprivation as a diet tool, but have found this is the only thing that works for me.
I've noticed different personalities among my friends: when faced with a table-full of chocolates, donuts, cake, etc (it was a potluck), some women actually just put a few pieces of sweets on their plate, and never went back for seconds. They feel satisfied. I can not "just have a few pieces" of sweets, and when I see a lot of food that is not going to be eaten (meaning: I'm not taking away from someone else), then I go back for seconds and thirds. My parents are the same way: my mom can have a few bites of a slice of cheesecake...my dad will eat the whole pie! I think I may be more like my dad, on this one...
So, I've given up on sweets, and it is actually much easier than I thought. I have four different types of my favorite fruit sitting on the counter (mango, apple, asian pear, nectarine) just waiting for my sweet tooth. It is helping me feel more in control of my eating, and I still am getting the sweet-taste, plus extra serving of vitamins and minerals. Maybe I'll even start craving fruits!? :)
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I had to do something that I thought I would never do: actually deprive myself of sweets and salty-foods 100%. I am "against" deprivation as a diet tool, but have found this is the only thing that works for me.
I've noticed different personalities among my friends: when faced with a table-full of chocolates, donuts, cake, etc (it was a potluck), some women actually just put a few pieces of sweets on their plate, and never went back for seconds. They feel satisfied. I can not "just have a few pieces" of sweets, and when I see a lot of food that is not going to be eaten (meaning: I'm not taking away from someone else), then I go back for seconds and thirds. My parents are the same way: my mom can have a few bites of a slice of cheesecake...my dad will eat the whole pie! I think I may be more like my dad, on this one...
So, I've given up on sweets, and it is actually much easier than I thought. I have four different types of my favorite fruit sitting on the counter (mango, apple, asian pear, nectarine) just waiting for my sweet tooth. It is helping me feel more in control of my eating, and I still am getting the sweet-taste, plus extra serving of vitamins and minerals. Maybe I'll even start craving fruits!? :)
March 5, 2009 - 3:34pmThis Comment
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