What Foods Haven't You Given Up Yet?

[Kat410 423]

Last night after work I went home and did what has now become a ritual.

I made a cracker with chunky Peanut Butter and strawberry preserves.

I know I am not supposed to do this - but this one thing feels like something I am going to hold on to, to keep, like a little prize for all the other things I didn't do earlier in the day and the other things I did do that I am supposed to do.

Now, there have been some changes - instead of a full sandwich I use a very low carb wafer. And I measure the peanut butter out at 20 grams and I now splurge on this very high preserves that are made from these very tiny strawberries in the pacific northwest, etc.

But it got me wondering - what are others holding on to and why do we hold on to it? Truthfully I have the same physical satiety if I ate some carrots or had a Protein Shake or a couple slices of chicken. And I have to admit, I am torn over this PBJ cracker!

[Redo2017 247]

Last night after work I went home and did what has now become a ritual.

I made a cracker with chunky Peanut Butter and strawberry preserves.

I know I am not supposed to do this - but this one thing feels like something I am going to hold on to, to keep, like a little prize for all the other things I didn't do earlier in the day and the other things I did do that I am supposed to do.

Now, there have been some changes - instead of a full sandwich I use a very low carb wafer. And I measure the peanut butter out at 20 grams and I now splurge on this very high preserves that are made from these very tiny strawberries in the pacific northwest, etc.

But it got me wondering - what are others holding on to and why do we hold on to it? Truthfully I have the same physical satiety if I ate some carrots or had a Protein Shake or a couple slices of chicken. And I have to admit, I am torn over this PBJ cracker!

Unfortunately, I do not feel like I can trust myself at this point to limit myself to a single splurge item. If I allow myself to have one cracker with PB&J (which is one of my weaknesses, by the way!) it will lead to ten of them every night. That being said, I think that if you can control yourself and stick to this one indulgence there is nothing wrong with that. For food addicts/portion dysphorics like myself, it seems like a slippery slope.

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

I have 1/4 C mint chocolate chip Breyers ice cream. Sometimes I have it every day, sometimes I don't have it for weeks on end. That's 75 cal and 9 g of sugar. Before the surgery I would eat a whole pint of haagen das Peanut Butter chocolate ice cream. But I also added in extra exercise every time if you have it. I already exercise at least an hour and a half a day, if I have the ice cream I add an extra 15 to 20.

[thisisthenewme 358]

Big feet!!
I'm intolerant to gluten and dairy, I also some big feet/candy here and there.
Oh and I also love PB and J and eat it at least once a week on my rice bread!

[Sosewsue61 3,185]

Try not to think of this type of eating as some type of 'reward', food is not a prize. It is meant to be enjoyed for sure, but the mindset about being 'good' or 'bad' means you are giving food power. That is a mind game you are playing with yourself.

Plan it into your meals and just make it part of your food plan if you must.

[Sullie06 1,047]

I still eat regular Peanut Butter on a regular basis. I usually just take a teaspoon and eat it straight but when I feel like I need a boost I have my PB. I used to drink a lot of soda and when I needed a boost I'd just have a coke. While PB has no caffeine, obviously, the sugar and Protein give me a little blood sugar boost. It was actually at the suggestion of my NUT because I was having issues with low blood sugar especially after working out.

[thisisthenewme 358]

Try not to think of this type of eating as some type of 'reward', food is not a prize. It is meant to be enjoyed for sure, but the mindset about being 'good' or 'bad' means you are giving food power. That is a mind game you are playing with yourself.
Plan it into your meals and just make it part of your food plan if you must.

This is great advice!! Thank you!

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

Hi i am allowed crackers and see no issue with penut butter so what you had does not sound bad lol

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

tried pb on a spoon used to love it made me gag 7 weeks out

[GotProlactinoma 458]

14 hours ago, Sullie06 said:

I still eat regular Peanut Butter on a regular basis. I usually just take a teaspoon and eat it straight but when I feel like I need a boost I have my PB. I used to drink a lot of soda and when I needed a boost I'd just have a coke. While PB has no caffeine, obviously, the sugar and Protein give me a little blood sugar boost. It was actually at the suggestion of my NUT because I was having issues with low blood sugar especially after working out.

I just found the little packets of high Protein Peanut Butter. Made with whey protein so each packet has 12g protein. Perfect for the car, even on a hot day. There is a tiny bit of honey in there but it's low carb. Peanut butter is allowed by my nutritionist.

To answer the original question, I've been eating 1-2 oz of granola lately with an oz of milk on it. I made the granola myself from oats and seeds. There is only one fruit, dried cherries, and not very many, but it is so good. I think it helps against constipatin because low carb doesn't give enough Fiber.

[Kat410 423]

One other thing I haven't given up yet - I have gotten rid of MOST processed foods from my diet. However, AMERICAN cheese slices are still in.

This weekend I had grass fed, organic 90% lean ground beef. I weighed it into 3 oz patties and made 5 for the week. The quality of the beef was fantastic - and what did I top it with? Half a slice of American cheese :-)

But it's really amazing to think about what I have given up - bread (MAJOR TRIGGER FOOD), rice, Pasta, sweets, chips - no problem.

I don't have an issue with it - I just think it's kind of comical what has stayed in the diet.