tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post4084320718732407966..comments2023-09-08T10:27:30.095+01:00Comments on Fifty, Fat and Grumpy: Trial By Jury - Or A Weekend Away?Fat Grumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14563154952353175490noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-44668006511459630042010-09-14T17:32:39.006+01:002010-09-14T17:32:39.006+01:00LOL Deniz. Yes, I like the idea of a 'moderati...LOL Deniz. Yes, I like the idea of a 'moderation in all things" tee-shirt!<br /><br />I have just left a comment on your blog...before I saw this. You are a shining example of how to succeed, and how to have fun whilst not going over-board in relation to food. Knowing I refuse to embrace constant denial actually helps me slightly. I may be over-eating on occasions, but I am not wracked by the guilt I used to feel any more. That guilt would be destructive and I'd give up on myself as a lost cause.<br /><br />One day at a time eh? <br /><br />"Getting stronger"...why can I hear the Rocky music in my head? :)Fat Grumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563154952353175490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-8967744060923253892010-09-14T15:43:09.643+01:002010-09-14T15:43:09.643+01:00First off, I reckon you did just fine at the weeke...First off, I reckon you did just fine at the weekend. I agree fun is important, but you really didn't go crazy-mad with what you ate or drank or with what you did. You could have done so give yourself some credit.<br /><br />You asked:<br />"Do we ever COMPLETELY lose that love of the foods we once indulged in?"<br /><br />In my book, no we don't. But they either become less of a magnet in the first place or we reach some sort of balance when confronted by them and don't gorge ourselves uncontrollably (usually).<br /><br />I for one could not make myself 'give up' stuff for life (not even peanut butter which I will have again when I get a grip on how much is too much). Denial seems too much like the idea of purgatory to me. Moderation is my favourite word, as I guess is yours - maybe we should set up a 'moderation' tee-shirt sale?Denizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633002838343992787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-81089839412254265102010-09-14T11:48:45.825+01:002010-09-14T11:48:45.825+01:00Thanks for all your thoughts folks :)
Strangely e...Thanks for all your thoughts folks :)<br /><br />Strangely enough, I mentioned Sean's blog in my "I am going to do this!" post recently. He makes sense of all the dilemmas I face...and I am sure all of us trying to lose weight face them too!<br /><br />Yes, Friday night was a bit wild, but unless we walk on the wild side occasionally I suspect we might as well be measured up for that big pine box :)<br /><br />Happy memories..the ones we create, are priceless I think. I shall smile whenever I think about black sambuca, and so will my friends.<br /><br />It's about getting the balance right. I am STILL finding it hard to enjoy events because of the guilt I sometimes feel over my eating and drinking. I don't want to be constantly thinking about food. Life shouldn't be like this. <br /><br />However, (I tell myself frequently) I am sure once we begin to practice restraint it becomes second nature to just go for the healthy choices. (Does it? Tell me it does! LOL) <br /><br />Do we ever COMPLETELY lose that love of the foods we once indulged in though? This is why I try to include them every now and then. Fighting all my instincts on a daily basis really screws me up. <br /><br />I want to lose weight, and I need to lose weight and I guess life has to completely change for that to happen?<br /><br />The eat less, move more equation is a simple one to grasp. <br /><br />Living that equation isn't as simple unless we really throw ourselves wholeheartedly into a new lifestyle. If I am honest, I am still resisting.<br /><br />Do I smack myself around the head for being a klutz, or give myself a soothing cuddle because I am doing OK just as I am?<br /><br />Grump...being 'good' but aware she has the ability to be really 'bad' food-wise :(Fat Grumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563154952353175490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-994994655831968162010-09-14T03:22:29.116+01:002010-09-14T03:22:29.116+01:00While reading your post I too thought of Sean Ande...While reading your post I too thought of Sean Anderson who talks about making the event all about the people rather than the food.NewMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172571318565002724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-8742468656622209972010-09-14T00:42:03.196+01:002010-09-14T00:42:03.196+01:00I know from the comment you posted on my blog that...I know from the comment you posted on my blog that you are going to try to move in the direction of making the event the event instead of the food. I know you can do it, because I have. It was hard initially, but through planning it has become easier and easier.<br /><br />I also wonder if you have read any of Sean Anderson's blog. It is fantastic and would help you to think about getting through events, too. (http://losingweighteveryday.blogspot.com/)<br /><br />You can do it!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-550713998081019912010-09-13T21:49:54.288+01:002010-09-13T21:49:54.288+01:00I say "Bring On The Scale" and face the ...I say "Bring On The Scale" and face the consequences. You had fun and now you are ready to get back to work. Avoiding the numbers isn't going to change anything. I love that you stayed up all night partying...we have to do that once in a while. JoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-57360101312840629642010-09-13T15:25:46.056+01:002010-09-13T15:25:46.056+01:00Glad you had a good time and staying off the scale...Glad you had a good time and staying off the scale is most likely a wise move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-59701486464445794072010-09-13T14:51:05.394+01:002010-09-13T14:51:05.394+01:00You had a great time, so let it go and do better w...You had a great time, so let it go and do better with your eating this week. No need to feel embarrassed whatsoever. Fun happens.Genie @ Diet of 51https://www.blogger.com/profile/12666514999795984295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6042613739572921643.post-1063221130709651702010-09-13T14:50:51.721+01:002010-09-13T14:50:51.721+01:00The thing that impresses me is that you kept in mi...The thing that impresses me is that you kept in mind your goal..had fun and enjoyed yourself. I love walking too, especially at night with someone special. How romantic is that? <br />Pat yourself on the back for me..You did good!Lady Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860580873449906721noreply@blogger.com