Lesson Learned...

batlou · 10-23-2009, 12:02 PM

OK, so I bought this enormous bag of shelled peanuts from Costco. Took them home under the assumption that I could manage just eating a dozen or so on occassion.

Well I was going through these like wildfire, so I thought. I can bring them to work and then everyone will eat them until they are gone. The problem is that I spend a minimum of 9 hours a day at work. While I am home for roughly 12 half of that time is spent sleeping so no worries.

We have a table that people bring in food, desserts, candy, etc. and I have been good at passing by this table daily a dozen times or more and never even considering them. But here I sit at my desk, I can hear the little guys calling to me. "Come grab a handful", "We are tasty and while not a great snack not as bad as our neighbors, M&M or the Donuts to my right"

Torture! hah

mickyzzzzz05 · 10-23-2009, 12:10 PM

Maybe try putting duct tape over the little critter's mouths. I do sympathize. Sometimes there is a "legal" food and because I am not eating the sugar laden items I feel virtuous as I overeat on the "legal" item. Not easy. Good luck.

MsWoods · 10-23-2009, 12:34 PM

If I buy something and decide I can't use portion control, I just go ahead and trash it. If it's in the trash I can't eat it, even if the voices in my head tell me to.

Just threw away 2 pkg unopened cream cheese for that very reason.

sistertzu · 10-23-2009, 02:12 PM

Wait 20 minutes your craving may pass. It helps me more times than not.

Sis

Firm Hottie · 10-23-2009, 02:21 PM

I feel your pain, Batlou. I once bought a bag (not bottle, but big bag!) of macadamia nuts thinking that I'd savor them for quite some time.

Quite some time = 24 hours!

harley g-ma · 10-23-2009, 03:11 PM

I bought a big bag of walnuts at Sam's and I weigh out an ounce and put in snack baggies.1 ounce has 200 calories so I'm usually not temped to eat more!

FitnessWanabee · 10-23-2009, 04:37 PM

Nuts are my downfall! I'm having a hard time keeping my consumption in check, but lately I think I'm getting a tad sick of them which helps!

Firm Hottie · 10-23-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by harley g-ma

I bought a big bag of walnuts at Sam's and I weigh out an ounce and put in snack baggies.1 ounce has 200 calories so I'm usually not temped to eat more!

I make my son do this with his snacks to teach him portion size and to keep him from eating everything all at once. Why didn't mommy do the same?

10-23-2009, 12:02 PM	#1
batlou Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 846 Gallery: batlou Stats: 290/174/175 WOE: Atkins Low-Carb Pre-Maintenance Start Date: 3/06/2008	Lesson Learned... OK, so I bought this enormous bag of shelled peanuts from Costco. Took them home under the assumption that I could manage just eating a dozen or so on occassion. Well I was going through these like wildfire, so I thought. I can bring them to work and then everyone will eat them until they are gone. The problem is that I spend a minimum of 9 hours a day at work. While I am home for roughly 12 half of that time is spent sleeping so no worries. We have a table that people bring in food, desserts, candy, etc. and I have been good at passing by this table daily a dozen times or more and never even considering them. But here I sit at my desk, I can hear the little guys calling to me. "Come grab a handful", "We are tasty and while not a great snack not as bad as our neighbors, M&M or the Donuts to my right" Torture! hah __________________ 2009 Goals Complete C25K (Couch to 5K) - Done (June 25th) Tom Saywer Sprint Triathlon - August 1st - Done Tri-Indy Sprint Triathlon - August 22nd - Done Louisville 1/2 Marathon - October 18th - Done The Urban Primate - My Journey to Better Health Facebook

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10-23-2009, 12:10 PM	#2
mickyzzzzz05 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,006 Gallery: mickyzzzzz05 WOE: Metabolism Miracle Start Date: July 24 2003 Aktins/10/09 MM	Maybe try putting duct tape over the little critter's mouths. I do sympathize. Sometimes there is a "legal" food and because I am not eating the sugar laden items I feel virtuous as I overeat on the "legal" item. Not easy. Good luck.

10-23-2009, 12:34 PM	#3
MsWoods MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,779 Gallery: MsWoods Stats: 399/294.4/199 WOE: Extended Induction Plus Start Date: 06/22/09	If I buy something and decide I can't use portion control, I just go ahead and trash it. If it's in the trash I can't eat it, even if the voices in my head tell me to. Just threw away 2 pkg unopened cream cheese for that very reason.

10-23-2009, 02:12 PM	#4
sistertzu Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 801 Gallery: sistertzu Stats: 244/177.9/165 WOE: atkins/whole food/grain free Start Date: owl 10/01/09	Wait 20 minutes your craving may pass. It helps me more times than not. Sis

10-23-2009, 02:21 PM	#5
Firm Hottie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 162 Gallery: Firm Hottie Stats: 170/148/??? WOE: Low Carb Start Date: June 28, 2009	I feel your pain, Batlou. I once bought a bag (not bottle, but big bag!) of macadamia nuts thinking that I'd savor them for quite some time. Quite some time = 24 hours!

10-23-2009, 03:11 PM	#6
harley g-ma MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Ga. Posts: 2,692 Gallery: harley g-ma Stats: 181/169/160 (1st) Start Date: june 2008	I bought a big bag of walnuts at Sam's and I weigh out an ounce and put in snack baggies.1 ounce has 200 calories so I'm usually not temped to eat more!

10-23-2009, 04:37 PM	#7
FitnessWanabee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 871 Gallery: FitnessWanabee Stats: unfit/getting there/stud WOE: Moderate everything Start Date: July 2009	Nuts are my downfall! I'm having a hard time keeping my consumption in check, but lately I think I'm getting a tad sick of them which helps!