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MY YEARS AS A FOOD ADDICT

I was a heavy eater by the time I was 5 years old, only it was called a "healthy appetite" in those days, and they called me cute and chubby. By the time I was 18 I was a compulsive overeater. At 5'6", my weight ranged between 125 to 149, but only because I spent part of almost every month on some diet or another. I must have gained and lost more than 500 pounds on various crash diets before I turned 40.I could eat 3 half gallons of ice cream a week and 3 candy bars at the movies. At my favorite Oriental buffet I would start with 6 egg rolls and fill my plate (and myself) so much that the owners lost money. No matter what diet I tried, I dreamed of my next “fix”… boxes of cookies, bags of potato chips or maybe a whole pizza.I’ve always been an upbeat person with a good marriage, two children, and close friends, but on my 40th birthday I was feeling depressed. I took a walk on the beach and realized that my compulsive eating had to stop. I decided that I wanted peace more than pizza and vowed to put my extensive dieting knowledge to work. I re-read all of my material on the subject and designed a way of eating that would satisfy me and finally curb my appetite. My determination paid off in spades and changed my life. The numbers on the scale remained below 130 and before I knew it, I was helping curious friends and neighbors. That was the beginning of a long and exciting career founding and directing Diet Masters, teaching dieting classes and low calorie cooking and even self publishing 6 dieting books. Best of all, my weight has been stable between 124 and 129 for 39 years while I eat food that I enjoy.

THIS BLOG WILL BE EVEN MORE INTERESTING WITH INPUT FROM MY READERS. EMAIL ME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS OR SUBJECTS YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO COVER AT: ADVICE@LOSEWITHLOUISE.COM, AND I WILL ANSWER SOME OF THEM HERE.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

JUST SOME INTERESTING 'DIET TALK'

THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF DIET MASTERS

                             GOOD FOOD DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FATTENING 

 One member told us about a going to a very lovely Oriental restaurant nearby.  She ordered something that was served in layered bamboo containers...The first layer was filled with extra large steamed shrimp.  The second had wild and white rice and the third, a myriad of beautiful vegetables.  There was sauce served on the side, but the food was so delicious she barely used any.  

It would be a perfect dieters' meal if she ate less than a cup of the rice. (no, I did not ask).



        ARE YOU REQUIRED TO EAT DESSERT WHEN YOUR HOSTESS INSISTS?
 

She is serving a Key Lime Pie for dessert.  You are on a successful diet and had been very careful not to overdo when you ate the dinner she served. She may have sensed that you were dieting and commented that you did not eat the mashed sweet potatoes that she served with the meal. You just smiled and did not answer.

 When our quite heavy hostess put a big slice of the pie in front of you and she asked why you were not eating any you answered that you are not really hungry and push your plate away. She  continues to coerce you by saying that 'you just have to try it'. You finally tell her that your doctor told you to watch your sugar consumption. 

 The answer that the rude hostess deserved would have been:  "I have been on a diet and lost 38 pounds.  I'm looking and feeling better and want to stay that way."
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