Today my mother handed me a huge slice of lemon meringue pie

[Creekimp13 5,838]

I think maybe she's a little senile. LOL. I know she meant to make me happy.. *sigh*

So, this is what I did.

I took two little bites. They were delicious. I enjoyed them.

And then I passed the plate to my hubby and said..."Mom, that was absolutely delicious. I can't eat a whole piece anymore, remember? But the two bites I had were amazing. Thank you! You make the best pie ever."

She was happy. I was happy. And my hubby got to eat pie. (dork went back and had another piece, too!)

I can honestly say I don't feel cheated. I don't feel like I missed anything. I feel like I got to enjoy a treat I love....without blowing my diet or going crazy.

I didn't get irritated or ornery. I didn't get unhappy or get the guilts for making my mom (who has memory issues) feel like she'd done something terrible. I made a compromise I feel really good about.

Feeling kinda proud of myself. Could I possibly be getting the hang of this moderation thing?

[shedo82773 1,236]

Congrats!!! Sounds like everyone had a WIN WIN!! That is exactly what me DR said, learn to eat with moderation. That there are no forbidden foods. If I thought that I would never be able to eat something again, That would totally mess with my mind!! I have always had a slight rebellous nature. Never tell me NO or I can't have or do anything. LOL That is exactly whe I will work to prove them wrong!! Not very good having it when I was younger. LOL

[Creekimp13 5,838]

I follow the mayo Clinic Diet which allows up to 75 calories per day of refined sweets. I only rarely eat them. But it's nice to know they're workable in a pinch.

I keep my total calories under 1200 a day and hit my Protein goal...so my diet is solid.

I need a forever diet. I'm tired of fad diets, or diets I can force myself to stick to for a few months. I need something that's workable for a lifetime. And I feel like i've found it:)

By the way, Shedo...congrats on your amazing weight loss! Great work!

Edited February 3, 2018 by Creekimp13

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2 hours ago, Creekimp13 said:

I think maybe she's a little senile. LOL. I know she meant to make me happy.. *sigh*

So, this is what I did.

I took two little bites. They were delicious. I enjoyed them.

And then I passed the plate to my hubby and said..."Mom, that was absolutely delicious. I can't eat a whole piece anymore, remember? But the two bites I had were amazing. Thank you! You make the best pie ever."

She was happy. I was happy. And my hubby got to eat pie. (dork went back and had another piece, too!)

I can honestly say I don't feel cheated. I don't feel like I missed anything. I feel like I got to enjoy a treat I love....without blowing my diet or going crazy.

I didn't get irritated or ornery. I didn't get unhappy or get the guilts for making my mom (who has memory issues) feel like she'd done something terrible. I made a compromise I feel really good about.

Feeling kinda proud of myself. Could I possibly be getting the hang of this moderation thing?

Just last night I had a dove chocolate heart and I just sucked on it and it melted in my mouth and it was delicious and I felt just fine until I had three more UGG! Felt sick for about a half hour but boy was it delicious. I’ll definitely stick to one next time I treat myself and I won’t make a habit of it.

Edited February 4, 2018 by Seahawks Fan