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Originally Posted by Dara
I just read something really cool in my new Allure magazine (March 2005). It's part of The Thin Commandments Diet, but it sounds like it was written for WLS patients!
- Strategy is stronger than willpower. In a restaurant, resist temptation by popping a breath strip before the bread basket appears.
- Think historically, not just calorically. One Milano cookie plus a past history of eating half the bag can easily turn a snack into a binge.
- The problem may be in the food, not in you. Simple carbohydrates trigger your appetite. Quell hunger with protein, such as light cheese.
- Structure gives control. Planning when and what you'll eat prevents out-of-control snacking.
- Separate mood from food. A bag of M&M's doesn't relieve stress or frustration. Go for a walk instead.
- Take control of your favorite foods. Keep the Haägen Dazs out of the house; you can't eat what isn't there.
- Slips should teach you, not defeat you. Never say "I blew it," and let one doughnut sabotage the rest of your day.
- Stop feeling deprived. Avoiding problem foods isn't punishment; giving in to cravings and being unhappy with your size is.
- Treat your calories like dollars. Don't splurge on junk every day. Save it for special occasions.
- Losing weight is half the job; keeping it off is the other half. Stick to a maintenance plan--religiously.
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Just came across this thread from February 2005 and feel it needs bumping up!
Great, simple and easily memorised wisdom!
Thanks Dara!
Cheers,
Vim