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Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood
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Choices and Changes
My name is *Creatress and I am a fast food addict. I love the stuff. Taco A little over a month ago my husband was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. We had been making changes to our diet for the better for well over a year now, but that trip to the Dr’s office made us take things to the next level. No more junk food, rare healthy homemade desserts instead of store bought, no more red meat (down from rarely) and no butter EVER! It’s been tough, but his blood pressure is under control now and he’s lost a surprising amount of weight. Me? I’m about the same and I’m missing my fast food like mad. Today I was craving Taco Bell badly. I told myself I was going to get a project that I was having a hard time completing done, and then treat myself with a “run for the border.” I finished my project and hopped in my car with thoughts of nothing other than hot nacho cheese sauce. At the stop light right before Taco Bell however I came to my senses. I realized all the crap I was about to feed my body and had second thoughts. I then saw a Subway right across the street from the Taco Bell I was almost at, and the light popped on above my head (or maybe it was just the traffic light turning green.) Rather than give into the call of the crap, I turned right and went to Subway instead. A sandwich loaded with veges and a diet soda later I was patting myself on the back and feeling a lot better about my choice. Change isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. I can look myself AND my husband in the eye tonight and know I didn’t cheat on our healthy plan. Plus the Subway still felt like a treat. (My name isn’t REALLY Creatress, but you all may think you read the wrong blog if I put my real name.) 10 comments from 6 users
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posted by
AmandaS
on Feb 26, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Good for you. I am not a big fast food person but I do love pizza. Big time. I could eat it 6 times a week.
posted by
creatress
on Feb 26, 2009 at 08:28 PM
Oh yeah, I left pizza off the list. I guess I don't count it as junk food!? Hahaha. Good stuff.
posted by
theurbanmom
on Feb 26, 2009 at 09:11 PM
I can relate to your article. I'm with you in spirit and sometimes in physical form!
I'm double cursed. I like fast food, but not as primary food - but I don't like cold food as main meals, so deli lunches don't do much for me. I can relate to "missing it like mad" or whatever for it. My body is naturally ready for it. I was really hoping my body would stick to the "I MUST EAT SOMETHING HEALTHY" messages my body demanded during my pregnancy. Oh well. posted by
creatress
on Feb 27, 2009 at 07:29 AM
I know what you mean. Why can't our minds and body cooperate better? posted by
hmoeckli
on Feb 27, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Good for you! I am so impressed.I struggled a lot with anorexia in college and I've noticed that now I am really not willing to deprive myself. However, I think I have turned that into a blanket permission slip to eat whatever crap comes my way. Bravo to you for learning how to treat yourself truly. :) posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Feb 27, 2009 at 08:05 PM
and to make the addiction worse, it's handy. i mean it's just a short car ride away right? would you go through the trouble to have it if it were 30 miles away? i'm totally impressed with the subway choice! great success!did you hear on science friday today the segment of how all calories are actually equal? interesting, the dude's 2 year study showed that a calorie is a calorie, regardless of what it is. and that it all comes down to calories in vs. calories out. stupidly simple. (ps. my hub is currently driving about 20 minutes to get in-n-out. hahahah) posted by
creatress
on Feb 28, 2009 at 12:28 PM
hmoeckli , I never knew you had struggled with anorexia. You're amazingly healthy and obviously beat it. Good for you! Any eating disorder is a struggle to break, but I can't imagine one that powerful. You have my admaration. I for sure understand how you would then give yourself a blanket pass to eat whatever you want. wifemotherdaughtersister , I've seen that as well (about the calories being the same.) I think it's pointless. I go with quality and whole foods vs. processed. Sure Subway's meat isn't free range , or as good as the co-op. But it's a healthy alternative to junk food. You have all the veges and no beef (which is a big part of where all the saturated fats, chemicals and yuck comes from.) When I'm shopping I use that rule vs. calories. I'm sure a Lean Pocket has the same calories as an organic spring mix salad with a grilled chicken breast and Italian dressing. But which one will feed your body better? And yes, the convenience of it all sucks. Luckily Davis is better than most areas when it comes to good alternatives to fast food. Substitution seems to be working well for me right now. Subway vs Taco Bell. Thin crust vege margarita pizza vs. Round Table...
posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Mar 1, 2009 at 03:34 PM
ps. including a picture of the oozy melty nachos is totally evil!!!!
posted by
creatress
on Mar 1, 2009 at 03:38 PM
I know... what can I say?
posted by
kellimwheeler
on Mar 3, 2009 at 11:04 PM
You know, I've found once you cut it out of your life, you get to a point where it doesn't become appealing any more. That said, a Krispy Cream Dougnut is ALWAYS appealing...
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