November/December Weight Loss Thread?

[squirrell]

Shoot! I just now saw this--is it too late? The Century last month really threw me off my weight loss but now, it's started again, and I've lost 1 pound since Saturday!

Can I join in or is it too late?

If I can join:

Starting weight 11/12/2008: 207

Goal weight: 200

I'd really LOVE to be under 200 by the end of the year and lose the "athena" status

[Mistie]

I have been out riding my new bike when work allows! So, my starting weight is 150lbs and would like to be 145lbs (better goals this itme). THANKS for getting this started again to all of you!

[3for3]

Is it worse to be wasteful or worse to end up eating food that I know is terrible for me? I have leftover caramel apple pie, breakfast casserole, biscotti, and home-made macaroni and cheese in the house. Our company is gone, and my husband left for a business trip...so if it's in the house, I am the only one to eat it! Maybe it's the way I was raised, but I absolutely can't stand throwing away good food! I think I'm looking for consolation that it's better to throw this food out and be a little wasteful, than to end up eating it and inevitably gaining weight.

[Possegal]

Never too late to join, I'll update the document with the new info if martina hasn't already.

And I understand the waste versus waist debate. It took me some time but I've finally gotten to where I can toss out food that I have for a party or something, rather than keeping it in my house. If I had good restraint, it would be fine. But I've been known to sit down and eat a whole platter of rice krispy treats at a sitting. So tossing out the cookies or pies or chips or whatever, is healthier for ME, and I'm the only one looking out for me. (but yeah, the Catholic guilt does get to me at times).

[Blue_Wildflower]

Is it worse to be wasteful or worse to end up eating food that I know is terrible for me? I have leftover caramel apple pie, breakfast casserole, biscotti, and home-made macaroni and cheese in the house. Our company is gone, and my husband left for a business trip...so if it's in the house, I am the only one to eat it! Maybe it's the way I was raised, but I absolutely can't stand throwing away good food! I think I'm looking for consolation that it's better to throw this food out and be a little wasteful, than to end up eating it and inevitably gaining weight.

How about freezing it? I hate to throw away food as well.

Personally, I do not think there is anything wrong with a splurge now and then. You can divide it up into small portions and freeze it. Or, throw away half and freeze the other half (divide it up into small portions).

Maybe you can have a small portion of the mac & cheese, salad and protein for a healthy lunch or dinner.