Macho Cheese Doritos

[jennyblue111 32]

I don't plan on eating chips anytime soon BUT if i find a Dorito in front of me i might not be strong enough to not lick it... just sayin =)

I've thought the same thing about quite a few things.. Fried chicken, donuts, steak.. *couldn't I just lick it.. Hehe. We are just human. Doritos fall under the solid food category, which was recommended @ 6-8weeks post-op, as tolerated. I'm 4 weeks out & @ a very cautious mushy/soft food phase. Mostly, I'm concentrating on changing my habits/choices, & working on dealing w/my life instead of eating it away. Food as fuel is what I'm hoping for w/my sleeve experience. Good luck!

[dar1983 751]

First of all, "advise" is a verb. I think you meant to use the word "advice". But I can charitably overlook your 4th grade spelling mistakes.

Second, who is mocking whom? I see no mocking here. I gave my advice, yes A-D-V-I-C-E, to the person who started this post about Doritos...what else do you want from us? Did you expect us to tell him, yes by all means, chow down on Doritos? In fact, I believe someone did!

Seriously, where do you get off judging us, and misjudging us for having a little witty fun? There are so many serious, and frankly depressing, discussions on here...why don't you go find one of those to unload your screed. And I'm embarrassed for you. You come on here and tell us we're being judgmental just because we were amused by the imagery of ALL our posts on here? Are you the president of People Against Fun? Concerned Women of America? Pearl Clutchers With Shocked Faces?

Damn, now I really should post the picture of my ass in chaps. Go lick your cheese puffs somewhere else.

I LOVE THIS RESPONSE!

Yes, this is a place for sharing, venting, questions, cheerleading, etc. But it is also a place for realistic responses and A-D-V-I-C-E. I agree we might all have a weak moment and eat a "bad" food. Then we get over it, and keep it moving. When you ASK FOR ADVICE...BE PREPARED FOR THE TRUTH! I, for one refuse to enable people here,and talk to them like they are children. We're adults who have made an adult decision to get healthy. Sorry, Nacho cheese Doritos don't qualify as a healthy alternative.

BTW: I want to see those chaps! LMAO!!!!

[gustavo52974 369]

I LOVE THIS RESPONSE!

Yes, this is a place for sharing, venting, questions, cheerleading, etc. But it is also a place for realistic responses and A-D-V-I-C-E. I agree we might all have a weak moment and eat a "bad" food. Then we get over it, and keep it moving. When you ASK FOR ADVICE...BE PREPARED FOR THE TRUTH! I, for one refuse to enable people here,and talk to them like they are children. We're adults who have made an adult decision to get healthy. Sorry, Nacho cheese Doritos don't qualify as a healthy alternative.

As my grandfather would say, "You'll never get permission to do something wrong. It's far easier to get forgiveness."

I'm not saying the Doritos guy was asking permission...but the principle still seems to apply.

And would it be a violation of the forum rules to actually post a picture of my ass in chaps? I need to look that up...too many people seem to need a little visual punishment

[*susan* 1,709]

Guys, I just want to put a small reminder in here about one of the rules you agreed to when joining our forum, we are here to offer support, not be the grammar police.

5. Members will treat each other with courtesy and respect, especially when they disagree. We understand that bright, intelligent and educated people may not always agree, but personal attacks in the form of insults, abusive language or other means of obvious harassment will not be tolerated.

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[*susan* 1,709]

And would it be a violation of the forum rules to actually post a picture of my ass in chaps? I need to look that up...too many people seem to need a little visual punishment

Yes, it would. But thanks for the visual, lol.

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[LA_dreamer 54]

I've found that giving in to my cravings to lick certain food items is really helpful. =) last night I cooked one of those Velvetta box meals for the family cause it was easy. It smelled sooo good. I gave in and had a lick of the sauce. Ya know what... yuck. My tastes have changed so much already. Instead of craving it the whole time, i found out i didnt want it anyway and enjoyed my little cup of Soup juice. No one made it to this forum for having the will some act that you should. I hope if i ever do make it to the point of licking a dorito.. that it no longer takes good. Wouldn't it be great if all my food weaknesses did that. I bet they won't but I'll deal with that from day to day. On my birthday i might even have a small piece of cake (gasps). But i think I'll be just fine... And i won't need counseling for it.

[lollyfidy1965 402]

Wow! As a confirmed conspiracy theorist, I absolutely HAVE to get this book now. I'm convinced that the premise of this book isn't just "theory" though. Think about it: Lay's slogan is "Betcha can't eat just one!" Hm. They're pretty much telling us that they know we can't stop eating them.

I'm curious though, lollyfidy1965. How does knowledge and understanding of the process make it easier to resist unhealthful food? The disgust and horror factor? Like, I don't eat hot dogs because I learned what was actually in them.

Or should I just read the book myself?

Gustavo,

I'm the sort of person who can manage something if I'm able to understand it. If I know that little voice inside my head...the one screaming for something bad...is the result of someone's intentional attempts to control my brain (in a very unhealthy way), I am able to not eat whatever it is that voice is screaming for. Its a function of awareness....like controlling what/how much you eat by beginning to honestly track everything you put in your mouth. (If that makes any sense.)

[gustavo52974 369]

Gustavo,

I'm the sort of person who can manage something if I'm able to understand it. If I know that little voice inside my head...the one screaming for something bad...is the result of someone's intentional attempts to control my brain (in a very unhealthy way), I am able to not eat whatever it is that voice is screaming for. Its a function of awareness....like controlling what/how much you eat by beginning to honestly track everything you put in your mouth. (If that makes any sense.)

Yes, that makes perfect sense. There's a lot of brainwashing going on in today's society. Awareness is one of the first steps towards wisdom. And wisdom begins with the words, "I don't know." I'm the kind of person who'd rather know than not know. I can see how understanding the process of manipulation helps break the chains of it. Thanks.

By the way, the above statements are my opinions and not intended to insult, admonish, criticize, or advise in any manner.

[murfsgirl 22]

Guys' date=' I just want to put a small reminder in here about one of the rules you agreed to when joining our forum, we are here to offer support, not be the grammar police.

5. Members will treat each other with courtesy and respect, especially when they disagree. We understand that bright, intelligent and educated people may not always agree, but personal attacks in the form of insults, abusive language or other means of obvious harassment will not be tolerated.

- Do not attack, mock, or otherwise insult others. You can respectfully disagree with the message or topic, but you cannot attack the messenger. This includes attacks against the user’s spelling or command of written English, or belittling a user for posting a duplicate topic.

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Thank you Susan! I apologize to "Gustavo " that I'm not an english lit major like he is...this poor guy who asked about Doritos, unfortunately probably will never ask for A-D-V-I-C-E again!

[LT1002 138]

Sorry, but I need to add in one more correction... "assless chaps" is redundant. What other kind of chaps are there?

(this is actually a running joke in my office... you'd be amazed at how often the phrase "assless chaps" comes up...)

[gustavo52974 369]

Thank you Susan! I apologize to "Gustavo " that I'm not an english lit major like he is...this poor guy who asked about Doritos, unfortunately probably will never ask for A-D-V-I-C-E again!

I was a microbiology major in college. Not that it matters.

I know this statement has nothing to do with the subject of this forum, but I didn't want assumptions made about me that are inaccurate. I also intend no insult or tone of retaliation by this statement. Thanks.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

By the way' date=' the above statements are my opinions and not intended to insult, admonish, criticize, or advise in any manner.[/quote']

I don't know what the big deal is...if you look around, there seems to be quite a few threads where people are doling out advice....mostly along the lines of "divorce that bastard".....as well as quite a few recommendations to seek counseling (marriage counseling). Apparently it's perfectly ok on a WLS forum to give advice about marriage, but not eating.

[pattivalvo 23]

I think your playing w fir. Remember why u did the surgery and just say goodbye to junk food forever! That's realistic enough for me! That's what got u in this situation from the beginning

[chad2rad 491]

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[gustavo52974 369]

I don't know what the big deal is...if you look around, there seems to be quite a few threads where people are doling out advice....mostly along the lines of "divorce that bastard".....as well as quite a few recommendations to seek counseling (marriage counseling). Apparently it's perfectly ok on a WLS forum to give advice about marriage, but not eating.

Although I agree with you, I'm now just trying to make my responses on here as clear as possible so my intention, tone, and meaning is not misinterpreted. And I no longer wish to give advice on here, so I like to make sure whatever I write on here going forward is not interpreted as such. My intention in giving advice never is, was, or will be to set a course of discussion into play that will lead to someone being insulted, nor do I want to be accused of it.