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    I have weak self-control...

    ...when it comes to what I eat.

    I just can't give up things like burgers and fries, ice cream, cookies, chips, things with sugar, or a pile of other things that I know are big huge detours to me reaching my goals.

    So I gave up on quiting them and have gone after a more portion control approach. I don't go for "full" anymore. That used to get me needing to undo the top button of my pants and roll over to the couch for an hour or two after dinner. Now it is all about having had "enough" and being "satisfied".

    Just one or two cookies, then let the kids have a them. I don't have to have the biggest burger (or a second one). And I can share a few fries, and don't need to "supersize" anything. An occasional visit to the all-you-can-eat is OK, but not every day. Not every meal.

    I start each meal with 32oz of water and drink more while eating. I'll fill my plate once and avoid adding anything when I'm done with what's on it.

    And honestly, I don't have to eat as much as I used to in order to feel full. Or full enough. And on the rare ocassions that I have started to go over the deep end with too many goodies, I can't eat nearly as much without feeling sick.

    I started just walking and some very low impact core stability training in January due to back issues.

    I began weighing myself in April, once I was able to begin doing more, and was 236 lbs. Once I started working out I actually made it up to 238 lbs. before I started losing anything.

    In May my friend talked me into this triathlon thing - which has been great to have something to work towards. There is a "clydesdale" category for those over 200 lbs. My goal has been to not be able to qualify. This morning I stepped on the scale and it read "200.0". I have no doubt that when I next step on it on Saturday the first number won't be a 2.

    It feels good to be so close.

    I kind of started this post as a commentary on portion control versus change in diet, but then kind of got sidetracked.

    So thanks everyone for your contributions. For encouraging each other, offering suggestions for healthy eating and exercise, for your success stories showing that it can be done, really for everything.

    Just thanks!
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    Nice job Eddie!

    Can't wait to see the numbers I am looking for.

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    • #3
      Eddie, that is awesome. Portion control is huge. That is what did me in before, too. Sounds like you are well on your way.

      Best of luck and continued success in your fitness goals. That makes me excited to hit the gym later this evening.
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      • #4
        That is fabulous Eddie. Good for you.
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        • #5
          Right on brother!

          Changing eating habits is hard. I still crave a good hamburger once in a while. But now instead of hitting the craving with crap from a fast food joint, I'll make it at home so I'm in control of everything that goes into it.

          Portion control is crucial. There are very few things that you can't eat if you just exercise some self control.

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          • #6
            Nice job. I think self-control is like a muscle in the body - it will grow stronger with use. At least that was the case for me. And just like working out, not every time you exercise will be a rousing success. Sometimes you'll fail a bit. But it doesn't matter if you keep plugging away. Good luck.
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            • #7
              Unless you have medical reasons for avoiding certain foods, I think this is the best policy.

              One thing though, I have certain foods I avoid at all cost, mainly because I am not satisfied with just a taste. For example, I won't eat pizza any more because I don't want a slice. I want the whole damn pie. Lemon Meringue Pie is another. I have good enough control of my blood sugar that my doc said that once in a while a slice wouldn't hurt. I had a couple of bites and that was on my mind for a week!

              It doesn't bother me if other people are having them in my presence, I just can't.

              Good luck with your weight control process

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              • #8
                This isn't strictly related, but some of what you wrote reminded me of this article on intuitive eating. Many here may have seen it a couple years back:

                http://byunews.byu.edu/archive05-Nov-intuitive.aspx
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by happyone View Post
                  Unless you have medical reasons for avoiding certain foods, I think this is the best policy.

                  One thing though, I have certain foods I avoid at all cost, mainly because I am not satisfied with just a taste. For example, I won't eat pizza any more because I don't want a slice. I want the whole damn pie. Lemon Meringue Pie is another. I have good enough control of my blood sugar that my doc said that once in a while a slice wouldn't hurt. I had a couple of bites and that was on my mind for a week!

                  It doesn't bother me if other people are having them in my presence, I just can't.

                  Good luck with your weight control process
                  I can handle everything. I have amazing self control. Ice cream? No problem. Soda? Never touch the stuff. Chocolate? What's that?

                  Except when it comes to pizza. Stick one in front of me and I will eat the whole pie.
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                  • #10
                    If I had to pick one food that I lose reason around and could eat all night long, it'd be cream puffs.

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                    • #11
                      Nice to hear that I am not alone in my pizza-binging tendencies.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by beelzebabette View Post
                        If I had to pick one food that I lose reason around and could eat all night long, it'd be cream puffs.
                        Croque-en-bouche... drool...
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Mrs. Funk View Post
                          Croque-en-bouche... drool...
                          I have no idea what those words mean, but that looks tasty.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by beelzebabette View Post
                            If I had to pick one food that I lose reason around and could eat all night long, it'd be cream puffs.
                            have you tried those ones from costco? they are surprisingly good. I think they come frozen in a huge box.
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                            • #15
                              Double Stuff Oreo's and milk.
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