Comments on: True Life: I'm a Carb Queen

By: Seuss

Seuss — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:29:00 +0000

Oh, and congrats on getting your period back! I am happy for you, but jealous too! I recently went off the pill because my new doctor (who, unlike my old doctor, is knowledgeable about EDs and being underweight) and I decided that it doesn’t give you a real period, and therefore it’s not beneficial at all; all it does is give one a false sense of security. But I don’t know why I’m telling you all this! All I really wanted to say is that I am happy for ya!

By: Seuss

Seuss — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:15:00 +0000

Thanks girl,
I just had to write my second comment so you knew I wasn’t writing to be mean! You’re way ahead of me in terms of what you’ll allow yourself to enjoy. But I will get there too!

By: ChickPea

ChickPea — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:29:00 +0000

Seuss: Alright, I think I understand your meaning now. Yes, I think I will forever struggle with food in terms of letting myself indulge. However, as the months go by, I am improving little by little–it’s all a part of a lifelong recovery process.
You are right, several months ago I did say that I did not get periods, but that has since changed, hence my saying that I am truly healthy woman. I thank you for reminding me that food should be enjoyed, and I wish you all the best in the future.

By: Seuss

Seuss — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:21:00 +0000

It’s not that I don’t agree with your choices. It’s that I feel sorry for you, and for me too! Will we ever get to enjoy, without guilt, a warm slice of real bread, straight from the oven, or a full-fat blondie or brownie, or a piece of homemade cake? And I know you said you are healthy, but I also know that a while ago you said you didn’t get a period, so maybe the extra calories in real food would help you to get a period and truly be a healthy young woman in every sense of the words. I say all of this with only the kindest of intentions, and please understand that I myself am suffering with my own guilt towards food, so I am in no way trying to put you down or say I am better than you. It has been years since I was able to make choices without thinking about the calories. I am wishing you every happiness in your life, Caroline.

By: ChickPea

ChickPea — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:11:00 +0000

Mel: Mmm asiago cheese bread makes me think of those delish bagels at Panera!
Maggie: Thanks!
Whitney: I don't follow a specific recipe for those items, but I usually set the oven at 375* and check on them after 10 minutes.
Annie: Haha--it's the best section!
Andrea: I know! When I do gain access to the bagels, I savor them like you won't believe!
Marianne: Yum! Sourdough is pretty awesome...especially in the form of a pretzel:)
Erica: Yes, I totally agree--I could never be a carb-counter!
Courtney: Rudi's is def one of my favorite brands!
VeggieGirl: Indeed.
Cecilia: You have no starch bread?! What a tragedy! I hope things change soon!
Shelby: I've tried a few Ezekiel products, but I'll have to give them all a try after your rave review!
Lauren: Totally.
Eric: Ah, it's been so long since I've had rye bread...I'll put it on my list.
Seuss: I knew that I would get some negative feedback like this after posting the reviews of the light bread and lower-kcalorie wraps.
I think you're reading too much into my choice of bread products. I don't think that choosing these items occasionally indicates that I don't think myself worthy of love. I use these products in a healthy way--for whatever kcalories I may save by using them, I make up for by pairing them with more food. For example, when I use the wraps, I am sure to stuff them extra full with nutritious foods that I know my body needs. I appreciate your concern; however, I consume a healthy amount of kcalories every day even with these products in my diet. I agree that natural, real food is best, and I think I live up to that ideal on most occasions. I don't feel the need to fill a void, emotional or physical, after consuming "light" products. I'm sorry that you happen to disagree with my lifestyle, but I assure you that I am a happy, healthy young woman.

By: Seuss

Seuss — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:48:00 +0000

Caroline: I don’t know you. But oh lord do I see myself reflected in your behaviors/relationship with food. And I feel sad to see you eating low-cal/diet bread and other diet products and reading websites like Hungrygirl. It is, to be sure, sad for both of us. We DESERVE the real thing, the deliciousness of real 100-calorie soft bread, not to mention no feelings of guilt when we eat such bread/products. Not because it is “right” or healthier or whatever – because I believe it is how we become more real. The food may be just a metaphor. Your REALNESS shines through your posts – my wish for both of us to seek MORE realness, in all things; oh, and to trust, that, over time, the longer I give myself the real stuff – of real sugar (not stevia), healthy oils, bread, and who knows what else, love, sex, whatevah-the less I will be afraid of it never being enough. Funny, what never seems enough is the fake or light stuff. Sending you wishes for love and joy. And no shame – about anything – about anything we eat.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:28:00 +0000

Carbs are great! Low-carb diets are so bad for the body on so many levels.

I couldn’t live without bread, especially rye bread

By: ¡Yo Soy Liz!

¡Yo Soy Liz! — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:50:00 +0000

I’m gonna have to track down those soft wraps. They would be perfect for wraps to bring to work.

By: ksgoodeats

ksgoodeats — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:15:00 +0000

I love carbs. carbyy, carbs, carbs. Here it goes down, down into my belly…

Oh gurrrl – CC on toast with cinnamon

La tortillas are the BEST wraps in all of creation!

I can’t live without my Aunt Millie’s English Muffins or Rudi’s bagels.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:03:00 +0000

Rudi’s makes great bread products!