Weaknesses, I am sure we all have them. So, I figured I would be honest about the types of food that continue to be a constant problem when I am serious about getting healthy. For starters, I love (and I mean LOVE) bread; honestly, it is an unhealthy obsession. I can eat bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. For as far back as I can remember, I have always loved bread. I don't know why I love it so much, but it just makes me feel so good inside while I am eating it. Sad, I know...but true.
What kind of bread do I prefer? I have no preference; I do not discriminate when it comes to my bread! I enjoy bagels or toast in the morning and any type of sandwich for lunch. When I go to restaurants that serve bread before the meal, it feels as though I am in heaven. My favorite restaurants that do this are: Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Carrabba’s, Outback Steakhouse, Longhorn and the list goes on. It is so bad, I will actually fill up on so much bread that by the time my meal comes I am stuffed.
Other foods that tend to be my weakness are: Hamburgers, Pizza (absolute favorite) and fried foods. Pizza is my all-time favorite food and it is a major weakness. I would honestly eat pizza for every meal of the day, daily, if I could. That is how much I enjoy pizza. It is also the main reason that I am in the predicament I am in. I have no self-control when I order pizza; I can never eat just one or two slices. I have to turn away from pizza altogether or find a healthy alternative, so I can satisfy that craving.
I just wanted to share the weaknesses I have and continue to struggle with on a daily basis. I realize that these particular foods are weaknesses for me because I have allowed myself to overindulge on them, so much so, that they have become a part of my diet. It is my hope that during this journey, I will be able to develop some self-control or find healthy alternatives for the foods I deem as weaknesses.
What foods would you consider your weakness? What do you do to ensure you don’t over indulge? Any helpful tips you can provide are greatly appreciated!
Hey Mo,
ReplyDeleteThose diets that eliminate carbs are no good. Maybe just doing the carbs for one meal out of the day so you don’t deprive yourself. And don’t say you can’t do it because I have seen you eat two slices of pizza and leave the rest on the table.
Pizza is a weakness for me as well AND wings and fries...deadly. And you KNOW how I feel when it comes to my cheese grits. I will have to think of ways to control or lower my intake when it comes to those areas.
ReplyDeleteGirl the cheese grits from the cafeteria! I was in love with them. To be honest I had pizza this week, but I ate a small salad first and only ate one piece. I was so proud of myself and believe it or not I felt satisfied. So I figure moderation will be key. We can do it!
DeleteHey Cheri...I don't plan on depriving myself because I have done that in the past and I was unsuccessful. I just plan to eat the foods I like in moderation. Thanks for your comment and stay tuned for my progress.
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