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I'm a Foodie! Are You?

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727

I have loved food since I was little.  We weren't the type of family to hug back then but one day, after my Mom bought 3 kinds of cheese, I gave her a big hug because I was so happy!  Of course, being a foodie has gotten me in trouble with my weight.  I weighed 227 on January 1, 2022.  Now I weigh about 142.  Tomorrow happens to be my Keto anniversary- 2 years!  I still love food but when I think about how good I feel, I put on the brakes and get some ice water with lemon or some coffee.  What is your relationship with food?  

JazzyLady
JazzyLady
Congratulations on your Keto anniversary.
I am definitely a foodie. Think about food all the time. I stay aware of my food intake. Because gaining weight is so easy for me. Gained about twenty pounds over the past couple of years due to a thyroid issue. I am on meds for the thyroid issue but still have not been able to lose the pounds.
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
Well I barely ate my childhood I just didn’t have appetite which led to countless visit to doctors and issues. I started eating and gaining after kids which is when I realized I was emotional eater! Before that I was so skinny lol. But I need to lose 20-30more which has been a struggle since my hysterectomy. While I love food I more controlled now but I do enjoy sweets! Too much. I use to love love cheese as a kid but now I like it a lot but can go with or without.
malibumark
malibumark
Good for you!! I need to lose 30lbs! It’s a lot of work!!
MelT2020
MelT2020
GreenEyes, you're my inspiration!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I need to get my rear in gear and start eating better. I only love God, myself and mom more than food. I must say my 4th greatest love is food. I'm rarely disappointed with food and it always give me a big hug :)
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Thanks everyone! Jazzy, I suffer from hypothyroidism and have since my 20s. I went to an endocrinologist in July of 2023 because it took me 20 months to lose 50 pounds so I didn't think that my thyroid was working properly. She sent me for bloodwork and discovered that I was insulin resistant. So she put me on Keto. I gave a lot of food away and started Keto and reversed my insulin resistance. So maybe you are insulin resistant? Serenity, sounds like you do struggle with food. I also work out at Planet Fitness. Malibu, good luck! Mel, thanks! You are a big supporter of mine! Any day is a good day to start a new regimen! Food is your 4th love! That's cool!
SameCrapDifferentDay
SameCrapDifferentDay
My relationship with food has changed over time. I used to eat anything I wanted but I gained over 125 pounds, became diabetic, and developed high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I have since espoused the keto diet, lost 100 of those pounds, and am no longer diabetic or have blood pressure issues. My cholesterol is still elevated (not high), which is to be expected with the keto diet inasmuch as it is mainly protein-rich foods. I am finding that balance is the key; I watch my carbs and calories but make room for sweets in small amounts.
carlyj1202
carlyj1202
I am the biggest foodie ever. Growing up in the south and especially in Louisiana we ate everything.

Crab's, turtle, crawfish, shrimp. I have also eaten alligator. We love a hog's head cheese.

I am really feeling so hungry right now.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
SameCrap, good for you! You are doing fabulous! Carly, I used to eat a lot of carbs. For example, I would eat two large cinnamon buns for breakfast. I love crabs and shrimp too!
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