Originally Posted by Cheriefaye2008

I don't know if Walmart still carries them, but for the past few years they had (in their seasonal sections-picnic/summer) 4 packs of these divided plates. Yes, they aren't the highest quality plastic but at 4 for $2 you can get a few sets and toss them when they get discolored from microwave or wear and tear. Also, Hefty makes styrofoam disposable plates like this, but I think it's more economical to go with walmarts if you can find them. They last for quite a while. My daughter and I used our sets for about 4 or 5 months before we decided that we wanted a new purple set. We had gotten the plates, drinking glasses, and bowls so they matched and it was less than $10. My Daughters nutritionist/family therapist recommended the Hefty ones for us too. I just felt that the walmart ones were moreeconomical and "green".
As far as slipping from my diet, I do the same thing. berating myself, feeling guilty, and disgusted with myself. I try to just remind myself that everyone makes mistakes, and try to fit in a little exercise that day. I also hate exercising, so I use it to discourage binging, or snacking on foods that aren't healthy. IE if I eat that I'm going to have to do extra time on the bike or walking, is it worth it? Usually it's not. LOL.

Originally Posted by seamstome

My swelling in the leg went back down and of course so did my weight. Thanks all. I have a known kidney condition but no BP problems and I must have consumed too much salt over the weekend combined with quilting 30 hours in 4 days. I am not on a low salt diet just supposed to keep it in normal dietary range. I had some packaged foods that must have had more sodium in it than I thought--didnt check the labels, my bad. Drank alot of water and did not sew yesterday and the leg is back down.

Originally Posted by MissyGirl

Wow. That plate thing is a great idea! I wish I had access to one of those plates. I can totally see your reasoning in using it.

I too have so many issues wrapped up in food. Last night I got so hungry (it was pretty late too) that instead of reaching into the fruit drawer in the fridge I went to the pantry and made Easy Mac (Microwaveable mac and cheese). I feel so so bad about it now. Sigh. I do not know how to recover mentally from this. I just beat myself up so badly when I do things like this. Blech.

How do you all handle the upsets in your eating plan?

I might just do some outside walking today. It is only going to be 81 today. We will see though. I kind of think Gwyn's suggestion from yesterday about sitting outside is a good idea too.

Do you ever just feel so disgusted when you goof up? I sure do.

Thanks guys for being there for each other when we need it.

Missy

Originally Posted by Gwyn

To ALl HATERS, BERATERS, SCOLDERS AND BLASTERS,

You are hurting the very people you love with your nasty words and thoughts. These are very tender people going through a difficult lifestyle change. They need your support, mercy and understanding, not your mean and critical words. You wouldn't let your friends say those things to these people, you wouldn't let them say it to you. So don't say or think those nasty thoughts about these precious friends of mine. BACK OFF! If you can't say something nice or encouraging, DON'T TALK AT ALL.

Originally Posted by fryguymoore

I know how you feel. There are times when I hate food, I hate everything it represents in my life. When it comes time to eat I get so upset, the thinking, the planning, the stress. Sadly, this whole battle has caused major depression for me. I have to be really careful to not let it upset me so much.

What I do [which may not be wise] is when I mess up or do something I perceive as a mess up I realize that I have a lot of tomorrows to try again. I have been overweight for a very long time and I have been losing weight, or keeping it off, for two years now. I don't let that turn into "tomorrow I diet." I guess it is a fine line.

Originally Posted by Gwyn

Remember: It isn't what you do 10% of the time that really matters. It is the other 90% that truly counts.

Here is a suggestion. Give yourself 3 poker chips. These are 3 free get-out-of-jail chips. You now have 3 opportunities to eat a reasonable (serving on the package) serving of a rich or favorite food. This may be 1/2 cup ice cream and a cupcake size service of birthday cake.

You get 3 a week and then you don't have anymore. Just like everything else, you willneed to do some planning in order to use them to their fullest. You can't save them up and have a huge binge out.