@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
I eat 1400 healthy calories a day to maintain my weight. 700 calories is half my calories budget and that sandwich is as unhealthy as a regular Big Mac. It's new to US McDonald's but it's sold in McDonald's overseas. I know it's popular in the UK and I believe Australia.
@chrystaltree
How do you do that? I used to really restrict my calories when I was much younger. That was how I kept myself very thin. As I have gotten older and have a lot of health issues, take a lot of meds, and just don't feel well at all, I find it so hard to really restrict my calories so much. I give you a lot of credit and wish I could make myself do that. I have gained about 20 lbs. and am very unhappy with myself. If you go to special events or holidays or meet up with friends, how do you handle that? Thanks. I don't mean to be nosy, I am just interested. Thank you!
I lost 80 pounds a few years ago. I need to lose another 15-20 but it's been difficult, especially at my age. I'll always be a bit fluffy. I've learned not to expect perfection.
I try to be smart when I go out with friends or to special events. I will eat what I want within reason.
If I'm at a restaurant, I usually take half home for dinner the next day. Depending on what I eat, I'll be extra careful the next day or two. I went to an Asian restaurant 2 days ago and the servings were large. I had some leftovers last night and will eat the rest today.
The one thing I know is I will binge on something very bad if I deny myself all the time. I use 3 and 5 ounce Glad or Ziploc type containers when I want a treat. They don't hold much but it's enough to satisfy without going crazy.