I did something today

[gault]

I ate a multigrain bagel.  My first "carb"-centric food in about 18 months.  I've been eating only protein, lower-carb veggies, and a few nuts and healthy fats, along with the Medifast meals - just those foods since the beginning of Sept 2011.  

It didn't have that thrill or great taste I expected it to have.  I think I'm tasting just the bagel now instead of the additional feeling of drowning myself in the food of choice.  So although I'm kind of mad at myself for "folding", I'm proud that I'm not plotting my next move to buy 5 bagels tomorrow or whatever.

[bullygirl979]

You shouldn't be mad at yourself for "folding". Everyone is human and moderation is healthy. You didn't eat a half dozen bagels or sit around and eat carbs from morning till midnight. I think it is healthy that it didn't have a thrill because that means (at least to me) that you aren't associating emotions with the foods.

Gault, I don't know your whole backstory on this but please don't be mad at yourself and be proud that you aren't using this as an excuse to go overboard like you said.

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You defeated the carb monster. NOM NOM NOM!

[partiallysunny]

One bagel isn't folding, lol. Don't be so hard on yourself! Over a year on the diet you described is amazing. Be proud.

[motzie]

But now you won't find yourself drooling over a bagel probably ever again. It's always better in our minds than in reality.

[Muddled]

I'm sorry that it wasn't an amazing treat for you. You are doing great, Gault.


How are you holding up with job#2?

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Feb 11, 2013 10:30:41 GMT -5 motzie said:

But now you won't find yourself drooling over a bagel probably ever again. It's always better in our minds than in reality.

Exactly. I gave up diet coke almost 5 years ago and it was so sad. I drank a huge 44 oz one every day. I dreamed of it every day that I didn't have it until one day 3-4 years later I tried a sip of someone's and I was so grossed out.