Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Bill and Pat, Not only are we bombarded with advertisement showing the " comfort " foods we are also told that these foods are also available in a sugar-free, low-fat, low-carb form which is good for our bodies. We all know about the sugar free items and what they really are. Low carb is big money right now and there are no federal regulations governing what constitutes a low carb item. The " net " carb items are really, in my opinion, fraudulent advertising. I nailed some time ago when she was munching away on some low carb snack of some sort. She told me that this snack was actually good for her because it contained very, very few net carbs. After investigating the ingredients listing I think she did understand where the problem was. Oh yes, and by the way, anyone try the new sugar free cherry Dr. Pepper? Crystal brought some home and said she would have to be very careful when drinking it because she got a real kick out of it. It is made with Aspartame and seems to really be loaded up with it. I don't like it as it has that infamous Aspartame after taste. Oh well, I think we will be able to see where is in about a month. That will find her about three months into the Job Corps routine. Do take care and brace yourselves for the Christmas onslaught. Cy, the Ancient One... Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects Cy, One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only hope will instill a new set of habits. Good luck! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Once a year I get the can of pop corn. The one with cheese in it. Love that stuff. I know we can eat one cup that has been in all diets I have known about. Has anyone seen this before? Dar ---- Original Message ----- To: <blind-diabetics > Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 7:29 PM Subject: Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- feel-good > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I pick > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of some > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw out > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only hope > will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 ok don't yell at me because I am learning and this is the reason why I joined the group. I feel most of the junk that they have out for diabetics is junk. I would just drink a pop once a week if that is what is wanted then say that is the sugar for the day. Like I say I am just learning. Dar Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and > make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that > if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on > something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of > the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste > of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which > is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when > the meal comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick > a number between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and > then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out > fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That > usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only > hope will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 For those just learning or veterans who do not know how, the most important thing a diabetic can do is learn how to count carbs. Why do I say this? You may ask. Insulin does not work on protein. Insulin does not work on fat. Insulin works only on carbohydrates. If you would like a carb counter guide via email just let me know, and I will send you one that was prepared by a fellow list member. Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >> >> >> >> Cy, >> >> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that >> most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- >> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that >> if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on >> something. >> >> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I >> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I >> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of >> the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste >> of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which >> is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when >> the meal comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick >> a number between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and >> then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out >> fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That >> usually shuts 'em up. >> >> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only >> hope will instill a new set of habits. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 Dar, Read the labels carefully. Many items claim they are dietetic, not diabetic. Lots of the " sugar free " and " low carb " claim to be for dietetic use. If you happen to be just scanning the product you can easily think it said it was for Diabetics. You are correct, lots of the current craze marketing is just nonsense. I believe it was the May or June Consumer Reports which had an article on the low carb and low sugar products. It is worth reading. Dar, nice thing about this list is that no one is going to yell at you. Man, if they can put up with me they can put up with anyone. Cy, the Ancient One... Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects ok don't yell at me because I am learning and this is the reason why I joined the group. I feel most of the junk that they have out for diabetics is junk. I would just drink a pop once a week if that is what is wanted then say that is the sugar for the day. Like I say I am just learning. Dar Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is > that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and > make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel > that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on > something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part > of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my > middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food > joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them > otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the number > of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange > looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that > than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can > only hope will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 yep, that popcorn is wonderful. I have a problem with it as it often comes with the carmel corn too-and that is really hard to resist! I try to give away so I won't eat the carmalized one! Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- feel-good > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I pick > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of some > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw out > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only hope > will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 yep, that popcorn is wonderful. I have a problem with it as it often comes with the carmel corn too-and that is really hard to resist! I try to give away so I won't eat the carmalized one! Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- feel-good > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I pick > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of some > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw out > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only hope > will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 gena, would you please send me a counter? many thanks, karen from canada Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > >> > >> > >> > >> Cy, > >> > >> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > >> most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > >> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and > >> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that > >> if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on > >> something. > >> > >> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > >> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > >> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of > >> the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste > >> of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which > >> is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when > >> the meal comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick > >> a number between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and > >> then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out > >> fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That > >> usually shuts 'em up. > >> > >> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only > >> hope will instill a new set of habits. > >> > >> Good luck! > >> > >> Bill > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 I have never read anything on a diabetic wrapper. Just going on some Braille books that I used to have saying that pop corn is ok one cup. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >> >> >> >> Cy, >> >> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is >> that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > >> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel >> that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on > >> something. >> >> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I >> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I >> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part >> of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the >> taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my >> middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food > >> joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them >> otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the number > >> of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange >> looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that >> than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. >> >> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can >> only hope will instill a new set of habits. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 I have to have a doughnut at least once every six month. Don't think that will kill me yet, and if it did boy what a good way to go to heaven smile. I still don't know for sure if I have this problem or not. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > feel-good > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > pick > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of > some > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw > out > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only > hope > will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 no until I know that I am one I am not taking anything for diabetes. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >>> >>> >>> >>> Cy, >>> >>> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that >>> most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- >>> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >>> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that >>> if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on >>> something. >>> >>> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I >>> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I >>> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of >>> the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste >>> of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which >>> is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when >>> the meal comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick >>> a number between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and >>> then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out >>> fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That >>> usually shuts 'em up. >>> >>> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only >>> hope will instill a new set of habits. >>> >>> Good luck! >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 I don't have one maybe someone else would. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Cy, >> >> >> >> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is > that >> >> most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- >> >> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >> >> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel >> >> that >> >> if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on >> >> something. >> >> >> >> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I >> >> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I >> >> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part >> >> of >> >> the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > taste >> >> of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, >> >> which >> >> is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and > when >> >> the meal comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I >> >> pick >> >> a number between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and >> >> then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out >> >> fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That >> >> usually shuts 'em up. >> >> >> >> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can >> >> only >> >> hope will instill a new set of habits. >> >> >> >> Good luck! >> >> >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 My sweetie eats that one. With dentures that gets under my plates too much so I don't bother with it. Don't care for that one much. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > >> >> Cy, >> >> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that >> most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > feel-good >> foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave >> more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy >> all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. >> >> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I >> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I >> pick >> up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the >> equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of > some >> fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where >> they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal >> comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number >> between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw >> out >> the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell >> people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. >> >> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only > hope >> will instill a new set of habits. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 Dar, The reason I made the point about " Dietetic " is that when someone sighted reads things to you in the store they quite often just scan the words and commonly think they are reading " Diabetic " . In today's Madison Avenue hype it is awfuly easy to become completely bumfuzzled.... Cy, the Ancient One... Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects I have never read anything on a diabetic wrapper. Just going on some Braille books that I used to have saying that pop corn is ok one cup. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >> >> >> >> Cy, >> >> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is >> that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what >> -- > >> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel >> that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out >> on > >> something. >> >> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I >> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I >> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part >> of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the >> taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my >> middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast >> food > >> joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them >> otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the >> number > >> of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange >> looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that >> than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. >> >> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can >> only hope will instill a new set of habits. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 Dar, The reason I made the point about " Dietetic " is that when someone sighted reads things to you in the store they quite often just scan the words and commonly think they are reading " Diabetic " . In today's Madison Avenue hype it is awfuly easy to become completely bumfuzzled.... Cy, the Ancient One... Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects I have never read anything on a diabetic wrapper. Just going on some Braille books that I used to have saying that pop corn is ok one cup. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >> >> >> >> Cy, >> >> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is >> that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what >> -- > >> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel >> that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out >> on > >> something. >> >> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I >> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I >> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part >> of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the >> taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my >> middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast >> food > >> joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them >> otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the >> number > >> of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange >> looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that >> than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. >> >> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can >> only hope will instill a new set of habits. >> >> Good luck! >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 Yes but that " sweetened shortening " is sure good when they add the flavoring to it!!! Cy, the easily influenced Ancient One... Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects I have to have a doughnut at least once every six month. Don't think that will kill me yet, and if it did boy what a good way to go to heaven smile. I still don't know for sure if I have this problem or not. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is > that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > feel-good > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part > of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > taste of some > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw > out > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can > only > hope > will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2004 Report Share Posted December 7, 2004 I use this technique when I am in the presence of cake or cream filled donuts. I think about the icing, for what it really is, that being sweetened shortening most of the time. I really lose a lot of interest in it realizing I am putting a big bite of cooking shortening in my mouth. Dave Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects Cy, One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only hope will instill a new set of habits. Good luck! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 If I can get someone to read to me we would have a blizzard. Most of the time we get folks who don't know what is happening next. But they are hired and we get them. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >>> >>> >>> >>> Cy, >>> >>> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is >>> that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what >>> -- >> >>> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >>> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel >>> that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out >>> on >> >>> something. >>> >>> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > >>> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > >>> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part >>> of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > >>> taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my >>> middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast >>> food >> >>> joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them >>> otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the >>> number >> >>> of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange >>> looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that >>> than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. >>> >>> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can >>> only hope will instill a new set of habits. >>> >>> Good luck! >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2004 Report Share Posted December 8, 2004 If I can get someone to read to me we would have a blizzard. Most of the time we get folks who don't know what is happening next. But they are hired and we get them. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >>> >>> >>> >>> Cy, >>> >>> One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is >>> that most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what >>> -- >> >>> feel-good foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and >>> make us crave more than what we normally need. We are made to feel >>> that if we don't buy all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out >>> on >> >>> something. >>> >>> One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > >>> started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > >>> pick up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part >>> of the equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > >>> taste of some fries, I really don't want to wear them around my >>> middle, which is where they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast >>> food >> >>> joint, and when the meal comes with fries (I don't order them >>> otherwise, period) I pick a number between 1 and 10, that's the >>> number >> >>> of fries I will eat and then throw out the rest. Oh do I get strange >>> looks when I throw out fries. I just tell people " I'd rather do that >>> than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. >>> >>> 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can >>> only hope will instill a new set of habits. >>> >>> Good luck! >>> >>> Bill >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Well Dave, just look at it this way; The Christmas baking onslaught is rapidly approaching so we all need to brace ourselves for it. When you smell that all too familiar aroma wafting out of the kitchen just remember that it is a sinister tactic to mask the true contents. What it covers up is the fact that you are really only smelling some dry, bland tasting flour, some Sodium Chloride which has a very strong and harsh taste as well as a number of other ingredients such as Cinnamon which is actually very bitter and hot. Some folks try to combine these ingredients in a particular manner to entice you to partake of them. These items also contain another ingredient commonly called " sugar " which is the epitome of caloric gluttony and the primary carrier of the Trojan Horse, Carbohydrate. Be staunch in your resistance to this awful threat and, should you need assistance in removing this menace from your home feel free to call upon me at any time. I have a fully trained crew who can safely remove these threats in a discrete and professional manner. Cy, the Ancient One & Grady, the adept Carbohydrate Retriever... Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects Oh, I manage to over come my hang-up with shortening now and then for sure! <smile> Dave Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > feel-good > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > pick > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of > some > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw > out > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only > hope > will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Oh, I manage to over come my hang-up with shortening now and then for sure! <smile> Dave Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > Cy, > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is that > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > feel-good > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us crave > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we don't buy > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is I > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would I > pick > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of the > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the taste of > some > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is where > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the meal > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a number > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then throw > out > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just tell > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em up. > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can only > hope > will instill a new set of habits. > > Good luck! > > Bill > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 well now, I don't eat every day like I should and I do realize that it is no one's fault but mine. how ever, the other day, I made sixteen pecan pies and didn't par take of not one of them. use to, I could have ate one whole pie by my self before the rest of the pies cooled enough to put in the ice box. I passed them out to all my friends, who are not, as of yet, a diabetic as I am. even made the wife some sausage balls and a cheese ball and still didn't help my self to any. some days I find being a good boy easier then other days. some times I get up in the morning and tell my self that to day I am going to be good and keep control of my sugar and not eat any thing that I shouldn't. this doesn't always work. the best laid plans, just doesn't always pan out. the only good reason why I half way stay on the right path, is can scare the hell out of me with some of those post that he can write about eat wrong and die young or wish you were dead. ok, I suppose I am done with my ramble for now and will go eat some thing good for me, instead of some thing else that isn't. I just love Mexican food, and right now that really sounds good with a cold beer or two. best eat a salad and turn in to a fat rabbit. keep the post coming that will keep me on line and maybe I won't for get that I am a diabetic. thanks for all of you. please don't take me serious, the gentlemen pig Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > > > > > Cy, > > > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is > that > > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > > feel-good > > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us > crave > > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we > don't buy > > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is > I > > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would > I > > pick > > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of > the > > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > taste of > > some > > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is > where > > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the > meal > > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a > number > > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then > throw > > out > > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just > tell > > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em > up. > > > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can > only > > hope > > will instill a new set of habits. > > > > Good luck! > > > > Bill > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 well now, I don't eat every day like I should and I do realize that it is no one's fault but mine. how ever, the other day, I made sixteen pecan pies and didn't par take of not one of them. use to, I could have ate one whole pie by my self before the rest of the pies cooled enough to put in the ice box. I passed them out to all my friends, who are not, as of yet, a diabetic as I am. even made the wife some sausage balls and a cheese ball and still didn't help my self to any. some days I find being a good boy easier then other days. some times I get up in the morning and tell my self that to day I am going to be good and keep control of my sugar and not eat any thing that I shouldn't. this doesn't always work. the best laid plans, just doesn't always pan out. the only good reason why I half way stay on the right path, is can scare the hell out of me with some of those post that he can write about eat wrong and die young or wish you were dead. ok, I suppose I am done with my ramble for now and will go eat some thing good for me, instead of some thing else that isn't. I just love Mexican food, and right now that really sounds good with a cold beer or two. best eat a salad and turn in to a fat rabbit. keep the post coming that will keep me on line and maybe I won't for get that I am a diabetic. thanks for all of you. please don't take me serious, the gentlemen pig Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > > > > > Cy, > > > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is > that > > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > > feel-good > > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us > crave > > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we > don't buy > > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is > I > > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would > I > > pick > > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of > the > > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > taste of > > some > > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is > where > > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the > meal > > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a > number > > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then > throw > > out > > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just > tell > > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em > up. > > > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can > only > > hope > > will instill a new set of habits. > > > > Good luck! > > > > Bill > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 well now, I don't eat every day like I should and I do realize that it is no one's fault but mine. how ever, the other day, I made sixteen pecan pies and didn't par take of not one of them. use to, I could have ate one whole pie by my self before the rest of the pies cooled enough to put in the ice box. I passed them out to all my friends, who are not, as of yet, a diabetic as I am. even made the wife some sausage balls and a cheese ball and still didn't help my self to any. some days I find being a good boy easier then other days. some times I get up in the morning and tell my self that to day I am going to be good and keep control of my sugar and not eat any thing that I shouldn't. this doesn't always work. the best laid plans, just doesn't always pan out. the only good reason why I half way stay on the right path, is can scare the hell out of me with some of those post that he can write about eat wrong and die young or wish you were dead. ok, I suppose I am done with my ramble for now and will go eat some thing good for me, instead of some thing else that isn't. I just love Mexican food, and right now that really sounds good with a cold beer or two. best eat a salad and turn in to a fat rabbit. keep the post coming that will keep me on line and maybe I won't for get that I am a diabetic. thanks for all of you. please don't take me serious, the gentlemen pig Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects > > > > > > > > Cy, > > > > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is > that > > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- > > feel-good > > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us > crave > > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we > don't buy > > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. > > > > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is > I > > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would > I > > pick > > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of > the > > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the > taste of > > some > > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is > where > > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the > meal > > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a > number > > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then > throw > > out > > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just > tell > > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em > up. > > > > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can > only > > hope > > will instill a new set of habits. > > > > Good luck! > > > > Bill > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Oh me it is especially hard when one gets depressed. But I haven't ever eaten a whole pie in one setting. Interesting. Oh that even sounds dreadful. I am so glad you are trying, and I know how hard it is for you. Keep up the good work. Just a new friend writing to you. --Dar --Every Saint has a Past, Every Sinner has a Future Re: Epsom Salt and other subjects >> > >> > >> > >> > Cy, >> > >> > One additional note about teen snacks and overeating in general, is >> that >> > most of us are bombarded daily with TV ads about -- guess what -- >> > feel-good >> > foods. These tug at our heartstrings and our appetites and make us >> crave >> > more than what we normally need. We are made to feel that if we >> don't buy >> > all kinds of junk food, we will be missing out on something. >> > >> > One of the things I did many years ago when thinking about fries is >> I >> > started visualizing them for what they are -- sticks of lard. Would >> I >> > pick >> > up a stick of lard and eat it? I don't think so. The other part of >> the >> > equation there was that I told myself that while I do like the >> taste of >> > some >> > fries, I really don't want to wear them around my middle, which is >> where >> > they'd wind up. So when I do eat at a fast food joint, and when the >> meal >> > comes with fries (I don't order them otherwise, period) I pick a >> number >> > between 1 and 10, that's the number of fries I will eat and then >> throw >> > out >> > the rest. Oh do I get strange looks when I throw out fries. I just >> tell >> > people " I'd rather do that than wear them. " That usually shuts 'em >> up. >> > >> > 's being in the Job Corps is a good idea and one that we can >> only >> > hope >> > will instill a new set of habits. >> > >> > Good luck! >> > >> > Bill >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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