Originally Posted by
Ancien Maestro
My wife is a size zero, and she can still eat a horse, binge on chocolate, etc.. and still remain a size zero.. but her descendants are European.. perhaps thats' the secret?
When we need the energy, our motto is eat.. but I'm watching more carefully for myself nowadays what I input.. but once in awhile theres' no problem with a nice big fat treat..
We have a lot in common AM. My Sig Other is also a Size ZERO, and her favorite drink? Hot chocolate. At least two cups a day. It's her narcotic.
Hey! Life is SHORT! You have to enjoy once in a while. The way I look at it, I eat healthy 5 or 6 days a week, then I eat whatever I want on my cheat day, within reason. I won't sit down and eat a whole chocolate cake or something like that, but I'll enjoy a treat or two on a cheat day.
Balance! That's the key! Exercise, make decent choices when eating, enjoy a treat once in a while, and all usually will be well.
I've got friends that NEVER EVER eat anything they consider bad. NO cookies, NO cake, NO sweets of any kind, no breads, no pasta, no this, no that. They eat like Trappist Monks. Only Salad with a teaspoon of vinegar dressing, some whole grains, and lean fish. That's fine, but once in a blue moon have a small plate of something you like. Life is more fun that way IMO!
Coffee to me is a real addiction if I don't control it. I simply love it. What's funny? I hated it for 35 years of my life. Then one day, I had a cup. The rest is history!
What's the old expression? "You Are What You Eat, so Avoid Rump Roast!"
Good thread! Thanks guys and gals.