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Shmookitty wrote:
Thanks for sharing Dr. McDougall's comments, especially the one about hunger meaning we need more starch. I need to find the link with that interview and give it a listen. I think I saw it in the Lounge section a couple of days ago.
Shmookitty wrote:You shouldn't feel embarrassed to bring your own food to a potluck. That's what I will do when I start working again when faced with that possibility. Your husband is making a contribution so you're fine.
Speaking of working while vegan, it came out in my recent third job interview that I am vegan. They said they eat all the time and am I okay with that. Not wanting to explain McDougall to them, I just said I am vegan. I can't help but wonder if that was one of the reasons I didn't get picked. Both the Accounting Manager and Controller were very obese. I honestly don't think it's a coincidence that the interview was going great before that, and then I didn't get the job. Maybe I am just being paranoid.
I googled my favorite Chinese restaurant by my mom's place, and they have a "dieter's menu" that includes steamed bean curd with veggies. I was so excited! I can still eat at Foody Goody!
My rescheduled birthday dinner will be at an Indian restaurant, and will probably include some oil. I am otherwise compliant all the time, so I am not going to worry about one meal. Enjoy yourself and your family and then get right back on track. It's all good.
So that's what I'm going to do. In fact I will try a larger breakfast, instead of 1/2 cup of oats (before cooking) I'll increase to 3/4 cup for instance. And I will eat whatever I choose as my lunch, but be prepared to eat a large bowl of oats or such the moment I get my carb craving. We'll see what happens, if I can stop this cycle.
Shmookitty wrote:Do you know if Dr. McDougall advocates eating more smaller meals? Or is it just assumed when he says to eat when hungry and until full? Or was that your idea for yourself and you and I are just going through similar realizations?
bunsofaluminum wrote:This worked for me when I started, only I kept baked potatoes around all the time. Oatmeal has never stuck to my ribs worth a darn, but I'm finding grits are good until about 45 minutes before lunchtime. Perfect!
But "stop this cycle"...that's what catches my eye. I've been spiraling myself, and maybe getting enough starches will help with breaking away from the Pleasure Trap. Hmmmm....
AnnetteW wrote:decided to stop my complaining, cooked up some breakfast, took a shower and put on my gym clothes. I'll go and do a super good hard workout!!!!!
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