tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post3801219473090834612..comments2023-10-24T07:22:32.801-04:00Comments on clarity in creation.: is comparing yourself to others a good thing?Rebekah (clarity in creation.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15611223395550935438noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-58252696860967338482010-08-04T16:35:26.919-04:002010-08-04T16:35:26.919-04:00thank you everybody! you are too sweet.
and anon ...thank you everybody! you are too sweet.<br /><br />and anon - thank you as well for the awesome compliment! i wasn't comparing my diet as far as health-wise to their diets, but more like quantity wise. as someone who used to struggle with binging/restricting, every once in a while these thoughts do float up to the surface.<br /><br />thank you for your concern!!!Rebekah (clarity in creation.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611223395550935438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-46248822773716614072010-08-04T16:18:55.207-04:002010-08-04T16:18:55.207-04:00Hey Rebekah,
I hope you don't take offense to ...Hey Rebekah,<br />I hope you don't take offense to this, because I mean it as a compliment. After finishing your post, I looked back to where you talked about 2 other bloggers whose diets are "flawless", but it looks like yours is completely flawless as well. I guess I'm just confused as to where you don't see your diet as amazing - because I think it is! Zero processed foods, zero white flour, zero added sugar, etc. I envy you girl!<br /><br />Okay I retract that last statement about 50 percent. I do envy your healthy ways and the healthy ways of the food blogs I follow. But taking your advice, I can't compare myself because those diets wouldn't work 100% for me. For my health I guess I just need the option of sushi with brown rice, not 100% organic, cereal instead of oats blah blah blah blah<br /><br />Anyways sorry for the ramble, but I love your blog and just wanted to say your diet is the picture of health! Don't sell yourself short! If you aren't healthy, then what does that make me hahha?<br /><br />Have a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-61476495910093447142010-08-04T15:53:16.301-04:002010-08-04T15:53:16.301-04:00I agree I sometimes analyze what some bloggers eat...I agree I sometimes analyze what some bloggers eat and compare, and say how come I can't eat that much/little....etc. But everyone is different, some people have higher metabolisms than others. You eat like me little small meals throughout the day!! That chili+potato sounds delish....I was thinking of making baked beans tonight and this tempted me to actually do it, with some spagh squash maybe and kale..maybe some millet cornbread! I eat alot of veggies espec in my daily salads :) I love seeing how different bloggers eat, in healthy waysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-87486563091724101742010-08-04T12:53:55.492-04:002010-08-04T12:53:55.492-04:00I find that I sometimes compare myself to other bl...I find that I sometimes compare myself to other bloggers too. I'm not as active right now because I am on summer where I don't have a membership to a work out facility, and I'm working 7AM to 7PM. I often compare myself to these people but then I realize: I eat very cleanly, I still exercise at home and I'm constantly moving throughout the day. Why compare myself? I'm doing great!Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butterhttp://givemethealmondbutter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-6662728975706635702010-08-04T09:55:26.387-04:002010-08-04T09:55:26.387-04:00Great post! The simplest truths are often the bes...Great post! The simplest truths are often the best. I just don't count calories, partly because it's easy to get obsessive and partly because I don't think all calories are equal- the body uses some calories different to others. And, like you said, everyone's different. Anyway! I love that you recorded what you eat in the day. I'm always snacking so it'd take up so much time to photograph everything! xSarah (GF vegan)http://www.glutenfreetriesvegan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-18354146240438957292010-08-04T09:24:48.767-04:002010-08-04T09:24:48.767-04:00I'm totally guilty of comparison! I don't ...I'm totally guilty of comparison! I don't even realize I'm doing it! This post was a good reminder to stop the comparisons! <br /><br />Also, your freezer made me laugh :) My brother is 23, and he STILL loves ice cream like that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-78732392842047582522010-08-04T09:12:35.558-04:002010-08-04T09:12:35.558-04:00That's why I don't post all my meals and I...That's why I don't post all my meals and I would NEVER include a calorie count. Mostly because I don't count my calories. I just don't think it's healthy to post all that info you know?MelissaNibbleshttp://www.melissanibbles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-63849223182244223342010-08-04T08:09:26.270-04:002010-08-04T08:09:26.270-04:00i've noticed also when women post their calori...i've noticed also when women post their calories, which tend to be so few, and also how active they are!<br />i'm like, "i'd be a walking zombie if i ate so few calories!"<br />yeah, everyone's different and there are a lot of variables. i can't imagine being as active as some are and eating so little can be good in the long run though.<br />thanks for being a great blogger and prayer-warrior Rebekah:)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393355990717702446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-83110925826802790262010-08-04T02:54:16.625-04:002010-08-04T02:54:16.625-04:00Deal, Rebekah!
I can't, and should not compare...Deal, Rebekah!<br />I can't, and should not compare my eating to any other. My body needs what it needs, and unlike my brain, it does not give a s**t about comparison. It only knows its own needs and preferences. And honestly, that is what my mind should focus on and honour.<br /><br />I went through a tense period of comparing my food to what other recoverers ate - not wise. Because what happens when I see some people eat youghurt etc with 0% fat? It sure makes it harder to enjoy my full-fat buddies! <br />So, comparison is of no use when it comes to nutrition. We are born unique, and that is to be respected and protected. <br /><br />Big hug, you are a blessing to this world!Heddanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-14203180085427358132010-08-04T02:13:41.337-04:002010-08-04T02:13:41.337-04:00Deal! If we compare outselves, then how are we al...Deal! If we compare outselves, then how are we all individually special? You nailed it- thank you.<br /><br />And your chili looks awesome. I'm a meat eater, but one thing I really do love it vegetarian chili- can I get your recipe? And for the bread too, it looks really hearty and good!<br /><br />You're awesome Rebekah, talk to you soon!Chuckhttp://www.feerlessfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-47683705744279219772010-08-03T23:21:21.556-04:002010-08-03T23:21:21.556-04:00Aww you're a sweetie. You always make me feel ...Aww you're a sweetie. You always make me feel so happy inside. Love your eats, girl! And shoot, counting calories? Just eat good stuff, there's no need to do math every time you take a bite of food. <br /><br />God bless you friend!Nicole Carrillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685389072293863078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-50078887596223319122010-08-03T21:49:50.399-04:002010-08-03T21:49:50.399-04:00Ahh comparing calories is a terrible thing!!
I kn...Ahh comparing calories is a terrible thing!!<br /><br />I know I eat more than the average person, and im totally okay with that. i look at is as a blessing! <br /><br />This blog world is VERY ABNORMAL! Active women, not enough food, too much obsessiveness with "pure food", too little branching out. thats my opinion. when i learned that real life isnt really like that.. it helped so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-31111122412919416292010-08-03T21:37:54.459-04:002010-08-03T21:37:54.459-04:00I know that's its never a good thing for me. W...I know that's its never a good thing for me. We can only be ourselves.Lisa @ I'm an Okiehttp://www.imanokie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-16226715988163905772010-08-03T21:35:11.612-04:002010-08-03T21:35:11.612-04:00comparing calories is the worst for me, im always ...comparing calories is the worst for me, im always shocked at how many variables there are between different people. i cant een count how many times ive felt bad because i ate more or less than someone and i know its never a good reason to get mad over numbers.<br /><br />you goota do you and what works for you, clearly its part of the reason why ur so happy and why u can have 'bombastic' days like today hehe <3Kelsey Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880426389321835449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-15698152780244077482010-08-03T20:57:04.430-04:002010-08-03T20:57:04.430-04:00Good for you hun! It's taken me many years, bu...Good for you hun! It's taken me many years, but I can say that I am at a point now where I rarely compare myself to others. And you know what? I am SO much happier now than I used to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4033667705619532873.post-14099975920289816662010-08-03T20:48:05.035-04:002010-08-03T20:48:05.035-04:00hehe, i lol'd so many times throughout this. t...hehe, i lol'd so many times throughout this. that sounds mean, but i promise it wasn't at you - first the "it's tuesday, jess!" thing had me, and then I stared at the ice cream photo wide eyed for a good minute. Wow, the kid likes his ice cream! Hey, a flavor for every mood, right? I don't think we'd have room in our freezer :P<br />Your baked potato with chili is making me want a baked potato with bean chili. And I've fallen in the comparison trap too - i'm farrr less athletic than a lot of bloggers I read, and yet it seems I eat as much if not more than them. But you're right - it doesn't matter! We're all different - which is what is so great :)Jessica (Healthy Exposures)http://healthyexposures.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com