Comments on: Guilt-free Christmas cookies

By: Chubette

Chubette — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:57:17 +0000

Thanks for being a beacon of hope for me. Your entries inspire and entertain and I always look forward to checking in. Thanks for putting yourself out there.

By: Karri

Karri — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:13:26 +0000

I ate what I wanted as well for a change over Christmas, only it somehow resulted in a 7 lb. gain over 2-3 days. I was *not* a happy girl, but have since lost it and then some (water weight, perhaps? who knows). It actually kicked my metabolism, I was plateauing for a few weeks. And I woke up to a new year down 30 lbs.! 47 more to go until I reach 125 (I’m a shortie)…I can do this. :)

BTW, I finally caved and bought that scale you advertise on the side of your blog. Very happy with it, thank you!

By: Elastic Waist

Elastic Waist — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:20:51 +0000

This is so sane, and I am so glad to hear it said in such a smart way.

By: Lori W.

Lori W. — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:04:59 +0000

Another great post…

I think moderation is a good thing because when I restrict myself, the restricted thing becomes bigger and bigger until I can’t stand it. And then it becomes an eatathon or worse.

My cousin’s wife is a fantastic baker. I saw the three desserts that she made and I was honestly “feh” about them. Until she brought out two more (yes, she’s into overkill) and I had a tiny sliver of one and two small servings of the other. And I was fine with that. I wasn’t taking any home and it’s not something that you normally find.

My mother, on the other hand, refused to have any. And she was eating stupid candy later that night. My aunt said (wisely, I think), “It’s just one day out of 364 other days” and had a big slice of something.

Happy New Year to you and thanks for your blog. It’s always inspirational even when I end up throwing away my pomengrate.

By: Lisanti

Lisanti — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:37:30 +0000

Just got back to my computer after being away 7 indulgent days. Was happy to read this latest entry. I liked your comment, “Woah, I cannot eat like that all the time.” I felt the same way! It’s too filling and definitely made my body work harder to break it down.

I remember thinking to myself as I looked at tables filled with pastry and home-made recipes, which one of these am I willing to use the calories for? The one that got me was the pumpkin/cranberry scone. I’m glad those aren’t around very often.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 22:20:43 +0000

what you are describing is a way to eat for the rest of your life.

Kinda cool, isn’t it?

By: 121 Free Weight Loss Tips

121 Free Weight Loss Tips — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:47:28 +0000

Hi PastaQueen,

I fully agree with you – as someone who struggled with weight issues in the past, I know from experience that, as you have put it, it is easier to lose weight afterwards than to resist gaining it.

In a way, I think that if you have spent a lot of time adhering to your nutrition/exercise regime, then you surely deserve to indulge your guilty pleasures. After all, it’s only fair that you should occasionally reward yourself for your hard effort and tight self-control – especially on an occasion as special as Christmas!

All the best,

George

By: lulu

lulu — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:46:24 +0000

Thanks for everything you have written in this blog. I am so looking forward to the book – which, by the way, although amazonuk lists it, is not available for pre-order here, so I am currently planning to order it from the US. If there is any other way of buying it which will maximise what you actually earn, please let us know! All the best for 2008.

By: A public Diet

A public Diet — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:51:26 +0000

You know I am learning to not be afraid of food. Now that i’ve started actually looking at whats in the food i’m eating I’m realizing that some of the things I’ve been eating that i thought were so bad are not really so bad at all.

By: chanda

chanda — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:56:31 +0000

I think with this post you basically summed up 90% of most people’s problems with overeating. Guilt and denial- they are a dangerous combination. You deny yourself and deny yourself until there is nothing left but to go on a binge, then eatyourself up with guilt and self loathing- then the denying starts up again. Self awareness and allowing yourself to enjoy your life and your food with an eye toward maintenance and vigilance is such a healthy attitude! Now, if I could only apply this to MY life! :)