I agree with 100%. You need room for "life" in any plan.
22 Apr 15 by member: CatHerder
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that is very true. The whole point of this journey is to make our lives more enjoyable. I have heard a few people on here talk about how they are very controlled during the week but much less so on the weekends. Doesn't work for me but maybe you could try it and see if you still lose.
22 Apr 15 by member: nicholaix
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CatHerder - Thanks - am trying to make my weekends stress free.
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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Nicholaix - My comment on your journal, "balance", seems to be lacking in my own life.
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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That's what its all about....sounds like you have knowledge of it too Buffybear if you cant enjoy it ...I do get that.. take the special moments and enjoy them like you do. losing my son has taught me this and so much more... I agree with you 100% have a good day:)
22 Apr 15 by member: syndi55
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Syndi - Very sorry to hear that - I did not know about your son. But point well taken - spend quality time now with the ones you love because tomorrow may be too late.
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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Oh but the learning experience from losing him... I cant be more thankful that my eyes have been open to living life and to have the true knowledge of how precious it is.. sweetie your on the right track and you have stated it clearly.. why be on a journey we cant enjoy...you are doing it the right way..:)
22 Apr 15 by member: syndi55
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Weekends I just try to make wiser choices, listen to my body -- when it says it's full, to stop (no matter how much food may/may not be left on the plate. I log it in before I eat it, when possible. Sometimes it is after or the following day. The weekends, I have grace. The weekdays are more structured. Good luck!
22 Apr 15 by member: MightyFull
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Syndi - I admire your attitude. Thanks again for sharing.
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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Mightyfull - Think you hit the nail right on the head.
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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Believe that HFLC is a way of "life" with life being the key. It is not just a way of eating or way to lose weight. It has to be real and sustainable to work. We all agree that we feel better and can do more because of better health but this is indeed a journey and not necessarily a final destination. You're on the right track:)
22 Apr 15 by member: 2227Gwen
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Gwen - I appreciate that. Have a great day!
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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I agree that it has to be sustainable, the LCHF has worked recently because it is easy to adapt to meals away from home or special days at home.
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HCB - I cannot imagine ever going back to those low fat/high carb days. Not sure what the acronym is for that :)
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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Nice Post and WISE Thread...I would just say that there are "reasonable" food compromises and "Irrational, mindless" compromises. I am CONFIDENT that we ALL are able to discern the differnece!!! AND as other have already mentioned, find the Way of Eating that works for us. Thanks for posting (as always) :)
22 Apr 15 by member: SuccessThisTime58
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What amazes me is how I debate now with people about carbs being the bodies "preferred " fuel and that it's unhealthy to eat high fat.I am actually much more educated now and amazed at how healthier I am and how much better in general I feel. My doctor is pleased as punch, my meds have been cut in half and I am running at speeds I haven't hit in years.
I used to say this was temporary to get over that plateau but I seriously can't see going back to it either.
22 Apr 15 by member: nicholaix
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STT - Great point! And I think we all have a tendency to want to preach that "this worked for me so it will work for you too". I learned a long time ago "to each his own".
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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Nicholaix - We all believed what we were told as "facts". I remember I was aghast when my Sister first went on Atkins. But it is scary to think that 10 years from now we'll learn that there is something we are doing now that is bad for us. Live and learn!
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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Get good at estimating and eating the proper portion.
22 Apr 15 by member: jparlett
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jpartett - Portion control is something I still need to work on. This is great advice because if I know what a "portion" looks like then will make eating during the weekends less worrisome. Thanks again.
22 Apr 15 by member: BuffyBear
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