Re: Came up with another quote as it applies to me... - Page 2

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@SloopJohnB wrote:
@qualitygal Not actually a quote but the mantra I live by (and it works for me) is that I don't deprive myself of anything. I only use portion control, though. I will limit myself to one of something. Like if I am craving a donut, I will have one. Not the whole dozen. Now some things, like potato chips, I will limit myself to one of the little bags, like you would put in a child's lunchbox.

This way I never have to crave something & not have it. The portion satisfies my sweet tooth, or savory tooth, LOL, & I don't feel like I am missing anything. It has worked for me all these years.

Totally agree with you on that action.

SloopJohnB · ‎04-25-2020

@qualitygal wrote:
@SloopJohnB wrote:
@qualitygal Not actually a quote but the mantra I live by (and it works for me) is that I don't deprive myself of anything. I only use portion control, though. I will limit myself to one of something. Like if I am craving a donut, I will have one. Not the whole dozen. Now some things, like potato chips, I will limit myself to one of the little bags, like you would put in a child's lunchbox.

This way I never have to crave something & not have it. The portion satisfies my sweet tooth, or savory tooth, LOL, & I don't feel like I am missing anything. It has worked for me all these years.
Totally agree with you on that action.

@qualitygal And at least for me, it really does work. Not only do I never need to go on a "diet", but I don't miss out on anything. Even simple things like having a pizza party. I will have one slice. That will satisfy my yen for a slice not to mention I won't be the party pooper or the ole' stick in the mud that refuses to join in. 🍕

I would give everything I own just to have you back again.......David Gates of Bread

Helen Bach · ‎03-12-2010

Congratulations on 30 # weight loss on nutrisystem!!! I'm on it too and have not moved the scale yet, not even an ounce. But I have realized, I simply can't have certain things in the house, at all. I am not able to just have one, because eventually I eat it all. It's not about will power either. It's just certain things trigger me. I'm not about to binge on lettuce, but ice cream is different

Enufstuff · ‎03-12-2010

@Boomernichols I remember that quote from Richard Simmons,

years ago, when he had a tv show.

Boomernichols · ‎11-22-2013

@qualitygal Here is another one I thought of on the fly from my aunt<

He who indulges, Buldges.....

My aunt lived by Weight Watchers back in the 70's and was quite successful with that program at that time.

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

I heard this one years ago:

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels."

The only problem for me is that chocolate does taste that good.

"Breathe in, breathe out, move on." Jimmy Buffett

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

I congratulate you on the 30 pounds @qualitygal . Inspirational quotes can be helpful, but unfortunately, I like the taste of food too much. I've got a completely sensible diet at my fingertips, but I keep putting off my quest to lose forty pounds.