Comments on: Snacky but still healthy

By: Elina

Elina — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:31:15 +0000

Lara, thanks. I DO feel like I’m in a better place now. Feels good

Alison, not “reporting” on the blog usually doesn’t affect my eating. I try to count calories most days, so the number staring at me if I overeat usually scares me enough. The blog is my way of sharing my foods (and maybe some wisdom) with the others, not to make me accountable for my actions. You can see that I overindulge plenty, which means the accountability part doesn’t really affect me (I wish it worked though!). Yesterday I think I was a little stressed at work + legitimately hungrier. I think our bodies need more fuel sometimes. I tried to make the snacks healthy and at the end I’m happy with my total calorie intake for the day (more snacks earlier made me less hungry for dinner).

Hehe, Tiffany, those bananas totally look dirty

Kelly, I’ve been thinking about reading those books. I’m still afraid of “eating intuitively” until I’m ready to maintain my weight. I feel like your body doesn’t know how to lose weight “intuitively” so that’s why I’m counting calories most days. Do you think the books apply for weight loss too?

Adam, I’d say that’s a good review! I didn’t mean to trick you into eating veggie sausage, but I’m glad you liked it!

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:18:21 +0000

I didn’t even know it wasn’t real sausage when I was eating it!

I guess that’s a pretty good review then huh

By: not sister inna

not sister inna — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:35:39 +0000

great job on giving your body what it wanted while still keeping it healthy and balanced. so glad to hear you’re doing better!

By: Shannon (The Daily Balance)

Shannon (The Daily Balance) — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:18:08 +0000

I’ll have to be on the lookout fir those frozen bananas! They sound amazing!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:01:46 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I’ve gone through the same thing at times but agree that listening to your body and getting back to basics helps a lot. Have you ever read Intuitive Eating or The Food and Feelings Workbook? I found them both instrumental in getting to a healthier attitude about food.

By: RunToFinish

RunToFinish — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:15:15 +0000

good job on listening to your body, it makes such a difference.

boot camp sounds fun with a partner!!

By: sister inna

sister inna — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:15:55 +0000

that scone…. mmmmmmm….

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:54:18 +0000

Those bananas are almost lewd looking, but they certainly look yummy! ;P

It’s good to hear that you’re feeling much more in control and relaxed after taking a week from blogging. I missed your posts in my down moments at work, but it’s better to get yourself in tip-top shape, and come back swinging!

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:31:10 +0000

I’m sorry you were getting overly snacky. Snacks are fine, but I know how easy it is to overdo. Do you think it was worse b/c you weren’t posting and therefore accountable?
The salmon cakes sound delicious, as does that pasta dish!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:14:48 +0000

Welcome back from your hiatus! It’s good to “hear” (read?) that you conquered your chocolate craving by waiting it out. I should try that tactic.

The dark chocolate-covered banana halves look AWESOME! I need to find those (or makes my own).

Dinner and dessert look tasty as well.