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BevP
06-01-2001, 09:59 AM
I noticed that many of us said we were great at eating healthy and controlling portions during the week but not so good on the weekends. Sooooooo......I just thought I'd post a reminder for myself and anyone else that if I have to go nuts on the bad food choices I can at least remind myself about portions and maybe throw in a salad with LF dressing.

Anyone else with a weekend tip?
Natasha
06-01-2001, 10:20 AM
Simply take advantage of a lovely weekend in June (if you work Mon.-Fri.) to breathe easier and get outdoors and do something fun and active...it need not be strenuous or long, and if it is social, so much the better!

Trite but what the hey...
Natasha
06-01-2001, 10:21 AM
AND drink your water! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif Bev, I just had to add that ...
MelissaAS
06-01-2001, 12:42 PM
I've got a long walk on the beach planned for Sunday morning already- so I'm right there with you! Already had some fries at lunch today so maybe I got it out of my system early this week http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif
emilycat
06-01-2001, 12:55 PM
I tend to go into foraging mode occasionally when I postpone my workout until later in the day -- it's like a snowball effect, but once I go for a run, the cravings disappear, so I guess my suggestion is to work out early! And since it's the weekend, make it a good one -- go for a hike, a long run, whatever. Along the lines of what Natasha said, just enjoy yourself! You won't want to eat much "bad" stuff, and a little splurge won't make you feel so guilty. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by emilycat (edited 06-01-2001).]
LGBurns
06-01-2001, 07:15 PM
Interesting, I'm the opposite. I'm always so busy during the week, that I end up eating fattening restaurant food or grabbing not very healthy food from home. (I can't believe I'm admitting this, but this morning I had two big spoonfuls of Nutella for breakfast! Oh Emily--why did you ever introduce me to Nutella!) Anyway, back on topic, maybe you could use some free time on the weekend to cook yummy healthy food. That's what I do, so on the weekends I'm eating all the yummy healthy food I made. Now if only I could get enough made on the weekends to last me the whole week!
Mbart
06-01-2001, 08:01 PM
Bummer, I've already consumed about 800 calories worth of cookies tonite...oh, I really really really hope it wasn't 800 calories worth of cookies. Anyway - Emily, I like your idea of going for a long run...I always do the same amount (within a half-mile), but maybe I'll try to lengthen it out tomorrow.

I'm jealous of your plan to go to the beach, MelissaAS. Here in Milwaukee, it's still in the 40's when I take my morning run. And right now it's raining. Yikes - when is summer going to get here?

Have a great week-end everyone, and I love the encouragement for the weekend; just wish I had read it about two hours ago, before the cookie binge began http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif.
BevP
06-02-2001, 06:59 AM
Originally posted by Natasha:
AND drink your water! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif Bev, I just had to add that ...

Oh, Natasha, you know me so well. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif
Natasha
06-04-2001, 06:20 AM
So how was the weekend after all?
BevP
06-04-2001, 01:26 PM
Originally posted by Natasha:
So how was the weekend after all?


A total bust. Ok, almost total. I fessed up in the HLSG post though so does that make it OK?
Natasha
06-04-2001, 02:41 PM
Originally posted by BevP:

A total bust. Ok, almost total. I fessed up in the HLSG post though so does that make it OK?

Absolutely. Brownie points for honesty. Oops...bad choice of words? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif
MelissaAS
06-05-2001, 06:16 AM
As for my weekend: The walk on the beach was a rain-out. French fries (twice!) and ice cream (once) but not a complete loss (I resisted chocolate cake). The struggle continues...
Mbart
06-05-2001, 08:22 PM
Resisted chocolate cake...impressive!! I had my typical "blow any kind of diet" week-end. I reported on my cookie-fest Friday night. Then, we went out for mexican Saturday night - lots of chips. And ended the night with a bowl of frozen yogurt with no pudge brownies and butterscotch chips on top. I know, I'm beyond hope, but hey, at least the brownies were no pudge! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif