I knew I shouldn't but I did...eat this legit Cornish Pasty on the weekend.
A few days ago I wrote about diet and exercise choices in two separate posts and mentioned that I work hard to make better choices because making bad ones impacts life itself, little by little; I also said there's been times when I've run completely off the rails, part of being human. Easting this pasty wasn't one of those completely off the rails moments, but it was a little bit off the rails. Ok, I know one is either on or off, but let me have this moment, please; it could have been far worse you know, the pasty and a cake afterwards!
My blood sugar level spiked to 15.2mmol/L when I tested it two hours later, mainly thinks to the pastry which is a carbohydrate; the red sugar, tomato sauce, wouldn't have helped either. Yep, I made a bad decision to add the sauce, it happens from time to time. I didn't feel physically or emotionally bad about my bad decisions later though, I know that sometimes human beings don't do what they know is good for them with enjoyment often being the reason and I enjoyed the Cornish pasty, my first this year, and that was that. I was content, despite my blood sugar level spiking far too high.
Later, I was thinking about all the things we deny ourselves in life. If you're like me, the list is long.
There's value in it of course, in my case as a diabetic not eating carbohydrates and sugar means I'll live longer, but in many cases we actually feel bad because we've denied ourselves a particular thing; the denial itself bringing on negative feelings. For some it's smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol, others it's food or purchasing an item they don't really need, it could be denying one's own access to another person, place or activity; there's many other things. Discipline is hard work; if it was easy everyone would be doing it, and they certainly are not. But, discipline is often the driving factor towards taking people to better health, thoughts and attitudes, relationships, job prospects and so on.
I'm a very disciplined person (usually) and find it reasonably comfortable to be so, but that doesn't mean it's easy for me. I think most will agree that being disciplined can be quite difficult and especially so when the things we deny ourselves are enjoyable, but it's through that discipline, denying ourselves things that could potentially be detrimental, limiting or even dangerous that gains can be made and life can be improved, or influenced.
I was wondering about the things people have denied themselves in life and thought I'd pose it as a question to you folks.
If you're interested in sharing your thoughts on the topic feel free to comment below and talk about the things you've denied yourselves, or those which you feel you should deny yourself. What has helped you find the discipline or why have you not been able to. Make your comments below if you're at all interested in doing so, I always respond.
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Cornish pasty photographed, then eaten, by me.
Cornish pastry!! I"m in!
It does look pretty delicious and it is not like you went into it without the knowledge that it would drive your blood sugar up. I make choices like that from time to time.
I am good most of the time with what I eat. If I make a choice to eat something that is verboten, it is a conscious choice, and balance it out later. :)
To be honest, balance is king. It works pretty well and nobody feels denied that way.
I hope you are having a fine weekend!
Hi, Galen!
Balance is the best way to go for sure, provided one isn't eating things that will have overly detrimental effects of course. It's that choice you talked about, knowing when to and when not to eat something that isn't maybe the best for us. It's (usually) always Cornish pasty time though. Lol.
First of all I would not deny myself what is on that plate in the photo. That looks great and I am hungry right now. I should have denied myself the extra glass or two of Irish whiskey last night. I know I am not supposed to drink like that with my medicine, but it tasted great. Plus, once I started writing and thinking about my boys being all grown up and all the stuff I missed when they were growing up that they were denied and I was denied, well, the drinks just went down easier.
One should never deny oneself a Cornish pasty, I think there's actually a law against it.
I'm not much of a drinker but I'll have a glass or two now and then...here you are saying extra glass or two. It makes me think the bottle got drained, Lol. Sometimes a drink can be a welcome thing and I get the impression you have an understanding of when and when not to.
No, the bottle wasn't drained. My goodness those wild days are well past me. Just enough to give me the feels, but probably a little too much though.
Lol...I get them feels at one or two. Then I'm done.
Yep, me too usually, but last night add a couple more to that. It was a good thing though. Good memories for the most part you know. Not going to dwell on what can;t be changed. My boys have no regrets that I know of so I shouldn't either. I think what I may have failed to communicate in the writing was that being remembered by my boys as a Marine Father means they remember all the sacrifices made to make it work and we did.
The sacrifices that they will definitely remember will help them understand who you were, why and how they might want to emulate that and move forward in their own lives. Leaders lead by example and a parent is no different to any other leader, just the situations are.
Please have your moments 😁😁. It is needed to go off the rails sometimes. It won't hurt.
Being disciplined can be let off once in a while. It doesn't mean one can't master the act of self-control.
Like me, I have food don't eat, and the ones I am not supposed to. But, who the hell says I should not eat fried things, peppery things, beans, and some other countless things?
Well, I heard them but absolutely nothing will stop me from eating fried plantain and beans, ah. I love it but, I don't take it at all times. That is good, right?
I think moderation is important when eating things we probably shouldn't, like sugary things for instance. It's a sometimes thing for me and even then it's in moderation. One must know what is acceptable and what is not. Unfortunately though, many do not know (or care) and that's when problems arise.
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Surely, it is good to do things moderately. As they say;
The moment we understand that, the acts of control sets in.
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An ulcer patient with a devotion to spicy foods is not something you hear everyday. When i got diagnosed and heard that one of the first things I'd have to stay away from was spicy foods, I scoffed. Yeah I did.
The thing is I could eat spicy, or acidic stuff like citrus and suffer the pain afterwards or I could just indulge myself in my addiction and brave the consequences. It's difficult, it's annoying but no one wants to shrivel up and die, do we?
I do indulge myself at times when I feel brave though.
I think I'd die if I had to stay away from spicy foods but if it's something that you could have occasionally then I think it's best to do so otherwise you may crave it too much and binge.
Exactly. Someone that understands. It's just more than impossible to stay away from.
I take it more than occasionally because I just can't help it, yunno.
Diagnosed problems try to behave, everything else in moderation. No diets, tried when young my father always said keep it balanced in smaller quantities, it works. Never take anything totally off the table, it plays on your mind then you binge which is worse.
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I can relate 🤣, I do tell myself many times to slow down to loose some weight (not that obese but no longer skinny). May succeed for a few weeks but the temptations are everywhere...
Still ended up eating what supposed not too especially when I am stressed because of work.
The thought that I deserve some treat is not good sometimes.
I think it's ok to have things we like (treats) from time to time as long as it doesn't affect health negatively. Moderation is the key I suppose and that's where discipline comes into play.
Funny. I don't think of it as denying myself...not when it comes to food. I have a very restricted diet, even more restricted now that I have to watch for BP. Food never mattered that much to me. Eating matters. I hate to be hungry, but as long as I have something to eat I'm OK. (Must be the Puritan blood😄)
Sometimes I refrain from buying material things I might want, but not much. Mostly, I deny myself the pleasure of buying for my granddaughter or my kids. That's hard to resist. My husband reminds me gently that I have to be more conservative.
All my hobby money, pin money, extra money goes toward the kids and granddaughter. What could I covet at my age? Owning stuff seems a bit tired after a certain point in life (I'm past the 3/4 century mark).
I hope that doesn't sound downbeat. It's not. It's a kind of freedom.
Though... that pastry might give me pause😇
We all deny ourselves of something at some stage of life I think, some even deny themselves happiness. I guess it comes down to choices and the situations we're each in as individuals.
Having said that...it's always Cornish pasty time...well, usually always. Let's just call it sometimes.
Cornish pasties oh yes please, whenever I visit friends in cornwall we always head out to a local baker, a tiny tiny place for the best pasties ever.
In days of yore they were staple food for the tin and copper miners, thick side crimping so that they could be held in their dirty hands. The pasty was also divided one half savoury one half sweet, a complete meal under ground
My ancestry is Cornish on my mum's side. They came here as copper miners to Burra, South Australia in the mid 1800's so I'm well-versed in the history of the awesome Cornish pasty. One of my best childhood memories was attending the Kernewek Lowender Cornish festival in Moonta and Kadina as a kid...I still go now.
I spent time in Cornwall visiting places in which my ancestors were born and lived; the churches they were married and burried in and so on. I've traced my ancestry back hundreds of years...it was one of the best experiences of my life...and if course there were many Cornish pasties eaten.
Bloody fantastic!!!!!
yes when the metals were found elsewhere and could be brought out cheaper the mines started to close and there was a lot of emigration. Well done in tracing your family tree that far back, I got stuck in the early 1800's and gave up!!
It was a cool journey, and not easy, but when I was in the UK I got to go to some of the places they lived, Paul, Cornwall among them, and that was a really cool thing. There's still headstones from hundreds of years ago that mark where my ancestors lay. It felt good to be there despite not knowing those people.
That's good to hear. I have never lived further than 12 miles away from where I was born, 😂
Oh wow, that's amazing, sort of like in the old days (medieval) when a person may never go farther than a mile from where they were born.
yup, weird isn't it, and all my family live within 5 miles of me too!
Being disciplined is, in my opinion, important and essential to establish oneself, achieve success, and, above all, realize the best version of ourselves. If it were easy, everyone would do it, but it's not the case.
I couldn't tell you right now what I have denied myself in the past, as there have been many things since I adhere to a strict discipline. Ultimately, I don't believe it's about what one denies or allows oneself, but rather the goal one achieves. That goal makes you forget about any deprivation or sacrifice, and if you have the right mindset, you don't perceive them as such.
However, I must confess that I am convinced that occasionally breaking the rules, making concessions, or giving in to temptation is necessary. Like in everything else, balance is important, in my opinion.
If one has a goal (with a plan to attain it) one is more likely to achieve better results. Along the way one need to check progress and adjust as needed, apply more effort to stay on schedule, but equally important is winning along the way, ticking off success, as that's what keeps one motivated and moving forward.
Discipline and denying oneself of things that are counter-productive is very important, just as motivating oneself is...and that's why occasionally one needs to enjoy things which may be usually denied like a cake or something for someone who is dieting. It's a reward for effort and attainment of mini-goals and can sometimes serve as a reminder of what not to do.
Haha, yes, it's true, but when it comes to the diet, I'm not allowing myself any indulgence at the moment. I'm going strong, so it's better to keep going like this... of course, that day will come sooner or later, but for now, I can procrastinate.
I'm holding up quite well. Moreover, on Sunday afternoons, the nutritionist includes a fresh pastry for my snack... so I even have a little treat in my diet. I'm a lucky guy! ;-)
It's a good way to go, hit it hard at the start and the rest gets easier.
At first I was very amused because you indulged yourself and seemed to regret it. Then I was surprised to see how disciplined you are when it comes to eating, thinking that you were only doing it to maintain a strict diet, but finally I see that you do it for your health and to try to lead a healthy and long-lasting life. I loved your post and admire you for elegantly carrying your cross. It is very obvious to all of us who read how disciplined you are and know that it is very difficult to maintain a lifestyle. Don't feel bad when you eventually comment on certain sins when eating, I'm sure you will know how to do it and how to solve it because you love yourself, I send you a hug brother...
I'm disciplined in most aspects of life because it helps me get the best from it. I'm responsible for what happens in my life and applying discipline to it is the only way to ensure I think and act in the right way.
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That looks delicious and I think a treat once in a while is not a bad thing, of course, as long as you keep your health in mind.
It is true that discipline is not easy, but we can get used to it a little bit every day.
In my case I am disciplined and not only that, I don't eat large quantities simply because my stomach says enough is enough and I can't eat any more.
I don't have any health problems but I like to take care of myself, especially with foods that contain flour, so I have to be very disciplined and I am, when I say no more bread, I mean no more bread.
At other times I have denied myself a lot but it was a serious economic issue. I would forbid myself from almost everything. But I discipline myself because I like it.
I love this topic, thank you very much @galenkp.✨
I think portion size is a big factor. People probably also eat too fast and too much food goes down before the brain realises the stomach is full. Putting a portioned amount of food on the plate solves this issue however.
People relate quantity with value, evidenced by the American style of super-sized meals and drinks which Australia has followed. I prefer quality though, and tend towards smaller portions; I can always get more if I'm still hungry is my thought on the matter.
You mentioned financial matters and denying yourself things because of it. That's smart, if more did it there would be less credit debt.
It's absolutely true, portions matter. For example, I eat meat but only a small portion, just enough for protein, I pay more attention to salads and that sort of thing. I do eat ice cream from time to time though, I love it!
Yes, many years in an economic crisis, since I was a child, made me learn to ration and to take care of both money and food.
Thank you Galenkp✨
I remembered your post when I see the picture here. 😅😅
Whatever, It's already over and be careful from the next time. Hope you won't repeat the same thing again.
I don't know what this means, I don't read in anything but English.
It was lunch, but yes, very good.