Suzanne Graham - Latest comments on Strict compliance vs a little fun

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Jenny [Visitor] — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:27:19 +0000

Yes, live a little! I only buy the right stuff for myself, but if someone offers me something a little outside my perametres I accept it as being a gift of love (except when it is something that is seriously bad for me, and I can explain that to them easily). Most people understand and accept problems like allergy and constipation so if they are not in the mindset to hear about BTD & GTD they can still easily accept simpler explanations as to why I do not eat x or y. With regard to Kentucky, since it was a choice, I would have looked for salads, or failing that, peanut butter! But then I don't even eat chicken, whereas I think you do.

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Ribbit [Visitor] — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:46:52 +0000

Good for you, Suzanne! I would have done the same thing, although eating chicken livers that aren't organic wouldn't float my boat. I would have eaten the deep fried chicken, enjoyed it to the max, and not regretted it at all! When you only do that every once in a long while, you can do it and be fine.

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Rosey [Visitor] — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:31:49 +0000

I try to eat compliantly. Many avoids make me feel rotten, but some don't. I avoid the feel-bad ones completely because I want to be able to function. But if a one-off meal contains avoids that don't make me ill, then yes I would splurge - and enjoy it.

Having said that, I wouldn't be celebrating the birthplace of KFC. I'd be out in the car-park with your DD ;->

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Lillie Smith [Visitor] — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:58:07 +0000

Hi Suzanne,
I would have done the same - must say if
it was pork or something similar - peanut
butter would have been my choice. My DD,
being vegetarian would have done as yours.
Lillie

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Paula 0+ hunter [Visitor] — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:47:59 +0000

I would have done exactly what you did, Suzanne. Besides, you eat so healthy all the time, a little splurge in that situation was so alright I bet. Did the corn bother you the next day? I usually don't digest it when I eat like that, but then I guess it's some fiber, right?
When I was staying with my folks, I was the cook but not the shopper. So after my dad's septoplasty, those of us at home didn't want to cook. We had Boston Market chickens and side dishes. I ate the sauteed veggies and some coleslaw (my avoid love).
I think it was ok! Anyway, sounds like a nice trip!

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loraine [Member] — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:40:32 +0000

I'm with you Suzanne, a little of what you fancy is great on an occasional basis and if you comply and do the right things most of the time, you'll still be healthier than 99% of the population who blindly eat anything that's put in front of them ALL of the time ;-)

So pleased you had a great time and what a treat the chicken livers would be, I love them.

I feel that BTD/GTD gives us a sound basis for health and that a little leeway is a good thing ;-)

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accidental_chef [Visitor] — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:19:45 +0000

Suzanne, I would've had fun, relishing every bite and every moment :-)! I'd have however stripped the chicken off its breaded jacket. And...corn is now a black dot for Hunters ;-))))! I've memorised Dr D's definition on compliance and that makes me rest easy...

Enjoyed all your holiday blogs!