Beating yourself up nutritionally speaking

[Dub 9,922]

Brb.....searching for "silver bullet of peace" thread....

Thinking of starting a new thread titled, "Things I embrace......". I'm a staunch advocate for NOT embracing a stall. There other stuff that needs embracing. We can all pile on with the stuff we now embrace.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Life is too short for small sausages.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Brb.....searching for "silver bullet of peace" thread....

I believe THAT one was under the "what blender do I buy...

Amazing how threads morph...

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Again, hijacking my own thread...

Completely off "all" topics..

Exciting news-- my daughters choir-she is in HS- was just asked to take part in the Presidential Inauguration festivities.

What is really cool- and even though I can't stand her- is if Hilary is elected, they will likely have an even larger role since she attended the same HS and is from our home town...

I may not like the woman or her politics, but for the kids- what an amazing experience.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Thinking of starting a new thread titled, "Things I embrace......". I'm a staunch advocate for NOT embracing a stall. There other stuff that needs embracing. We can all pile on with the stuff we now embrace.

I think we're all sitting around waiting for you to start that thread.....

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[Dub 9,922]

Thinking of starting a new thread titled, "Things I embrace......". I'm a staunch advocate for NOT embracing a stall. There other stuff that needs embracing. We can all pile on with the stuff we now embrace.

I think we're all sitting around waiting for you to start that thread.....

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Too tired......long, long night at work...been up since this time yesterday.

Soon, though....

[thatmeanone 240]

Looked up soma and found one about 25 minutes away...

They don't carry my cup size

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[LisaMergs 2,854]

Looked up soma and found one about 25 minutes away...

They don't carry my cup size

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They go to "G" by me...

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[thatmeanone 240]

Looked up soma and found one about 25 minutes away...

They don't carry my cup size

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

They go to "G" by me...

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yup. Doesn't cut it.... 36J. At my lowest weight I went down to a 34 J but I haven't been lower than a j cup since I was about 16.

Considering a reduction once I get to goal but I hear you lose a lot of sensation with reduction and I'm not sure if that's a trade off I want to make.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

[Icantbelieveit 955]

Is there a bra out there with really wide bands for the fat "waterfall" under the arm? Tried many, all still give the waterfall of fat for me.

Sent from my SM-G930P using the BariatricPal App

[smg 471]

I would say that there are a lot of far worse choices you could have made in that situation for sure. I stay away from fast food altogether though....without exception. If I find myself out and about and getting to the point where I feel like I absolutely need to eat, I typically will stop into a grocery store and grab a salad or piece of fruit to hold me over until my next meal. Also, at the grocery stores here, they sell pre-made hard-boiled eggs and I will grab those as well at times.

I live in a larger city though, so perhaps convenience is an issue where you are at?

[Alex Brecher 10,496]

@@LisaMergs,

You did awesome! Great job on a last-minute fast food choice! It definitely wasn’t the healthiest possible food in the world, but it was an excellent choice given the circumstances. You got some Protein and kept the calories and carbs in check.

Nobody is perfect, and lessons like this are great. They show that you can still come out on top even if you make mistakes, such as in this case not planning ahead and having your own food with you, and not checking the nutrition facts before ordering. Good work!

I agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl that most fast food restaurants have reasonable options as long as you stop and think. Grilled chicken, eggs, side salads, and small burgers are usually possibilities – just skip the bread. Also, sides of fresh fruit including apple slices or yogurt are often available.

In general, I think it’s good to have some idea of what to order at some of the major fast food restaurants just in case you end up there. I always try to know what my choices are at McDonald’s, Subway, and Starbucks since I figure there is almost sure to be one of those restaurants no matter where I am.

I don’t tend to beat myself up over nutrition. I generally prefer healthy foods, and I know that even if I have some junk occasionally, I know that my diet is overall pretty healthy.

Anyway, good choice, and thanks for sharing your NSV!

[Browneyedgirl41 176]

I prefer Soma anyway. I've always had good service at the one here, and to me the quality of the undergarments is far superior to VS. highly recommend.

I ❤️ Soma. All my pjs and delicates are from there. For birthdays and holidays and anniversaries, I just send my husband the link and size of what I want or I just bypass him entirely and by it myself lol!

[Browneyedgirl41 176]

They have no reason to care at VS. it's a massive chain store and they don't make commission. They get tracked for how many store credit cards they sell. They aren't bra fitting experts like you might see at Bra Smyth.

Anyway I beat myself up anytime I fail to plan. I'm still looking for that perfect Protein snack I can keep in my purse for emergencies. I think it has to be an icky Protein Bar because I like perky Jerky too much and will just eat it it it's around.

That's so true about VS. At Sima employees get an hourly wage plus commission over a certain amount of a single sale which should mean they will be attentive and keep bringing you things to try on. They have sleepwear, intimates, loungewear and yoga wear. They will also measure you so you buy the correct bra size. I'm just over 40 (in age) now too so I sometimes feel like VS is a tad immature for me.

[LisaMergs 2,854]

@@LisaMergs,

You did awesome! Great job on a last-minute fast food choice! It definitely wasn’t the healthiest possible food in the world, but it was an excellent choice given the circumstances. You got some Protein and kept the calories and carbs in check.

Nobody is perfect, and lessons like this are great. They show that you can still come out on top even if you make mistakes, such as in this case not planning ahead and having your own food with you, and not checking the nutrition facts before ordering. Good work!

I agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl that most fast food restaurants have reasonable options as long as you stop and think. Grilled chicken, eggs, side salads, and small burgers are usually possibilities – just skip the bread. Also, sides of fresh fruit including apple slices or yogurt are often available.

In general, I think it’s good to have some idea of what to order at some of the major fast food restaurants just in case you end up there. I always try to know what my choices are at McDonald’s, Subway, and Starbucks since I figure there is almost sure to be one of those restaurants no matter where I am.

I don’t tend to beat myself up over nutrition. I generally prefer healthy foods, and I know that even if I have some junk occasionally, I know that my diet is overall pretty healthy.

Anyway, good choice, and thanks for sharing your NSV!

Thanks Alex!! I'm usually pretty "on top"'of things- but got "caught" in a bad situation. Better planning would have helped, but I think the lesson here, as you eluded to, is that we DO live in the real world of fast food and difficult choices. How we decide to move forward with the scenario we find ourselves in is what makes the difference in our eventual success or failure.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App