Mantra Topic
Dietitian
01/17/11
I don't have a mantra, but I essentially force myself to answer the question, "Is it worth the XXX calories?" Sometimes, the answer is yes, but mostly, it is no. The calories reality check helps me the most.
Best,
Kathy Isacks, MPS, RD
Esra_oz
01/17/11
I try to remember how hard the last run felt, and if I want that to be wasted just for some chips etc.
Kamdis
01/18/11
My "mantra" is my pants size. I worked so hard to earn it that nothing is worth losing it. this helps me not eat that treat from a coworker and to get up early and run!
Maptab
01/18/11
Okay guys, this is not going to sound good as a mantra but here it is...."If you want it eat it. You will sooner or later"
That said; I don't want as many things now as I used to. Just yesterday I dropped a McDonald's strawberry shake off at a friend of mine that is down in bed with a broken leg and pneumonia. While at McDonald's my daughter wanted a shake also. I ordered a medium fry that I thought might be fun to split with my daughter. I had two fries and they didn't taste good to me. I had to have a moment of silence for the loss of a good friend. McDonald's French Fries used to bring such comfort. Now they were no longer a friend.
Febrown
01/18/11
May the Fries rest in peace-lol. Nothing worse than being haunted better they have died to you-lol
Dietitian
01/18/11
Ha ha - I have had the same experience with french fries. My memory of fries are more delicious than the reality of fries.
Best,
Kathy Isacks, MPS, RD
Clochette2
01/19/11
I do like that pants size mantra. I am going to try it. It is very motivating to go shopping and try on those sizes that I never thought I would fit. My pants size is smaller than it has been since junior high school! ...and that's pretty motivating, even when those french fries are calling my name.
Kamdis
01/19/11
replied to Clochette2
Exactly, Clochette2! I have the same experience. I don't ever remember wearing this size as a teenager even.
Maptab - I have had the same experience with McDonalds fries. Also many potato chips too. All I taste anymore is the fat/grease.
Febrown
01/19/11
Just got back from Weight management Large # of people there tonight.Was going to say huge but that didn't seem appropriate as it is a maintanence group. Of course I was late due to work and traffic etc . I Cannot figure how it takes to long to go such a short distance. The dietician ran the session tonight and had a lot of good things to share. Thoughtthis was kind of interestion at least for us more mature people
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/oei_ss/menu.htm#sl2 Take a look at the slide shows. That will probably give you some insight as to why daughters are getting bigger than mothers in the last 20 years. Can share other topics covered if anyone is interested. Hope everyone is well-Fran
Dietitian
01/19/11
I have actually used some of those portion distortion slides in nutrition talks! THanks for the link, Fran!
Best,
Kathy
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