Originally Posted by
squirtdad
Even though I intellectually know this, I am finding watching my food intake more formally (using WW online) is really making me aware of my choices.
In the past I would think or this little splurge won't matter, but it does.
Case in point:
Didn't bring lunch today, which is more desirable because I know exactly what is in there. But didn't beat my self over this.....good not perfect.
Off to cafeteria: choice is Chicken Bacon Ranch dressing wrap or Chinese Chicken wrap. Almost grabbed the bacon ranch...but then did a quick analyze of what is int it: Bacon, Ranch dressing vs the other: oriental dressing
So Chinese Chicken it was. It hit me that this is what I have to 90% of the time or more, if I want to lose the weight, while still not getting stessed if I have a once or twice a week splurge (within reasons of course....a quart of ben and Jerry's is not a spluge
)
happy friday
I have found very similar results. Splurging has a bigger effect than you ever thought. I have not gotten to the point of counting calories and fat grams, but I am looking at food labels much more to see how much fat and calories are in it and deeming certain items unacceptable for a healthy diet. The biggest change I have made is cutting out fast food. With the exception of Panda Express (only ordering the string bean chicken or broccoli beef with mixed veggies) and the occasional sandwich, I have totally stopped eating things like burgers, taco bell, and breakfast sandwiches. These type of meals probably made up at least 50% of my total diet. I am down 30 lbs so far, dropping 2-3 lbs a week right now. Last week, didn't loose a pound because I had splurged a bit. It is interesting to be in touch with my eating to the point of actually seeing what it takes for me to maintain weight vs loose weight.