Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I personally think it's better to go ahead and eat a carb like an apple if it means you will stay on track the rest of the day. Most likely if you skip a meal entirely, you'll get so hungry that you'll eat anything in sight. Stay positive and do what you can. It isn't about perfection, it's about progress. Good luck. JB > *sigh* It's only day 4 and I'm starting to lose it a little bit. > The boyfriend wouldn't get up this morning, so I skipped the gym and > I'm planning to go after work. But I know I should have done it > this morning. Also, when I got to work, I found that the only > protein I have here is cottage cheese and tuna, and I'm thoroughly > tired of both. So I had an apple with no protein this morning. I > got back on track at lunch with chicken, green beans, and a piece of > wheat bread and brought some eggs and stuff back to work with me. > > I do have a question, though. The book puts a lot of emphasis on > grazing, so I went ahead and had the apple. Do you think it's > better to eat something, even if it's not balanced, or just to skip > eating? I figured it might be better to eat something, even if it > was only carbs. > > You guys are amazing--I really enjoy reading your messages. > > Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 Thanks for that link--it made me laugh. ) I haven't fallen off the wagon yet--I'm really trying to be prepared and have lots of good healthy food around at all times. This is a lot easier since my boyfriend is on Atkins, so about the only thing in the house that could tempt me is cheese. ) I'm just *really* looking forward to my free day on Sunday. Thanks again! Kat > Hi Kat, I can't answer your question about the carb/protein serve, > but I did just want to say don't quit! I always find the first 1- 2 > weeks of any new eating programme really hard - I guess the body must > need time to adjust and de-toxify. Rather than rabbit on, I really > think you should read this article. It explains it so much better > than I ever can. In fact read the entire website! She has a > wonderful way of explaining things and answering questions. And she > belongs to this group :-) (I found this group through her website) > > http://skwigg.tripod.com/wow/id28.html > > Keep at it - it WILL get easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 That's pretty much what I was thinking--better an apple than a candy bar! And I think I'm back on track. If I only slip up once or twice a week, I think I'll be doing pretty good! Thanks for the encouragement! Kat > I personally think it's better to go ahead and eat a carb like an > apple if it means you will stay on track the rest of the day. Most > likely if you skip a meal entirely, you'll get so hungry that you'll > eat anything in sight. > > Stay positive and do what you can. It isn't about perfection, it's > about progress. > > Good luck. > > JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 It seems to me that you've conquered one of the hardest things...getting back on track. Personally I have to eat something, for me it is better than nothing at all and there are times we just get into a bind and do the best we can. The key is to get right back at it the next meal, which you did! You're doing great! Colleen > *sigh* It's only day 4 and I'm starting to lose it a little bit. > The boyfriend wouldn't get up this morning, so I skipped the gym and > I'm planning to go after work. But I know I should have done it > this morning. Also, when I got to work, I found that the only > protein I have here is cottage cheese and tuna, and I'm thoroughly > tired of both. So I had an apple with no protein this morning. I > got back on track at lunch with chicken, green beans, and a piece of > wheat bread and brought some eggs and stuff back to work with me. > > I do have a question, though. The book puts a lot of emphasis on > grazing, so I went ahead and had the apple. Do you think it's > better to eat something, even if it's not balanced, or just to skip > eating? I figured it might be better to eat something, even if it > was only carbs. > > You guys are amazing--I really enjoy reading your messages. > > Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 I agree that the hardest part is getting back on track. I know this is my downfall, when I eat off program and then I let it mess up my whole day, then a day turns into a week... I too think eating just the apple is better then nothing, and hey, it's an apple not a big mack, see your thinking is already changing. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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