A Test Of Self-Control

Me and my nieces and a grandchild of my sister

By rebel_woman06

@SIMPLYD (90717)

Philippines

December 2, 2015 11:10pm CST

Last Saturday , was another test of my self control when it comes to eating on occasions. It was the first birthday of another grandchild of my other sibling . There were lots of foods . There was of course once again the star of an occasion , the lechon or roasted whole pig in English . Well, of course I ate the skin of the lechon but not as much as I would do before . I am medicating my high cholesterol , so I have to have control in my eating specially that of meats and fatty foods . And I was so happy, because I only chose the foods I ate and only small portions . Maybe the thought of high cholesterol scared me this time , because after eating a few portions of some foods I chose , I was already too full , until evening , since the eating was at late afternoon already .

I just enjoyed watching the clowns make the kids laugh and play . How’s everybody today ? I have a lot of catching up with all of you guys .

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@hereandthere (45628)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

nice to see them all in costumes. did you take home a loot bag?

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

No , i didn't get one because they're for the kids who lined up after the party . But i did get those candy coiled lollipops which is a favorite from childhood .

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@sofssu (23660)

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3 Dec 15

Hmm roasted pigs sounds like the Not to eat food for cholesterol. Good you did practice self control.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

Actually , one can eat them but only in moderation .

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@sofssu (23660)

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3 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD I am sure you made your sis happy by being there.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

@sofssu Yes , she was happy to see us all there .

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

lol, that lechon almost killed Eddie Gutierrez.Good that you practiced self-control.

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@hereandthere (45628)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

why, what happened to him?

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

Ha ? My questions is same as @hereandthere . I am not updated anymore of the celebrity news .

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@else34 (13515)

• New Delhi, India

3 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD,Congratulations for the occasion.You successfully cleared the test.So congrats again.I know it's not easy to control oneself when food is before you and you are tired and hungry.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

That is so true . In fact , even if the program at our lawn was just starting , i ate already because i was so hungry already .

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

@else34 See, so your self control is being tested too.

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@else34 (13515)

• New Delhi, India

4 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD I can understand.I have already undergone hunger and piles of work lying undone before me.I had to control myself and finish my works first.

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@Drosophila (16568)

• Ireland

3 Dec 15

Abstinence is easier than moderation.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

For me , it's easier to be moderate than to abstain . The more that i will crave for a food if i abstain . So on occasions where there are lots of foods , the key is to just eat small portions of the foods . At least you get to taste them.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

@Drosophila That is also true with me .

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@Drosophila (16568)

• Ireland

4 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD with food I agree! Abstaining just doesn't work! For everything else I can do it. :)

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

that is indeed a test of your self-control, my lady. with the mouth-watering crispy skin of the lechon, I think you have to have faith in yourself that you will 'surpass' the temptation of food. well done.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

@ridingbet Well , at least i get to taste it , so i will not be drooling and craving for it more . Anyway , lechon is only on big occasions like this , so take the opportunity of eating it , but in moderation .

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

Thank you . I think my mind controlled my appetite because i fear the consequences of a high cholesterol level.

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD temptations come in different forms. I am glad you were able to resist taking a bite with the lechon. maybe somebody bit a piece right in front of you to test if you will give in. self-control at its best.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)

• China

5 Dec 15

It is said that the lechon is your national dish,you have mentioned it many a time .Good show ! !This time you didn't spoil yourself for more fatty foods.The grandchild of your sister looks so cool after wearing the goggles .

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

5 Dec 15

Yes , i guess you can call the lechon as national dish thats why i cant resist eatin it. But this time in moderation. And my sister's grandson really was cool in that Robin Costume.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

7 Dec 15

@changjiangzhibin89 Yes, since the occasion is meant for their enjoyment .

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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)

• China

6 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD On such an occasion ,kids tend to be thrilled and beside themselves with joy .

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@PatZAnthony (14749)

• Charlotte, North Carolina

4 Dec 15

It seems many of us are trying to catch up here!

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

7 Dec 15

I think most of us loves eating . Though when we just have to do it in moderation .

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

4 Dec 15

I believe in eating small amounts of the food that we really crave for.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

7 Dec 15

Yes, i also think that way .

@LadyDuck (502343)

• Italy

3 Dec 15

It's a good thing that you are concerned about your health, but do not renounce completely to the food you like.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

Precisely my dear . That's why i still eat the lechon , but in moderation .

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

7 Dec 15

@ridingbet I only eat very minimal rice on occasions like this . I just get small portions of those i like specially lechon and i am already satisfied .

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@ridingbet (66854)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD when I eat lechon, I have to have a plate of rice. I eat lechon like it is my viand. I do not eat it solo. Hmm! slurp!

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

3 Dec 15

I agree with @sofssu that pork isn't a good food to eat if you have high cholesterol. But it's great that you ate in moderation.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

Yes, i know that since then . But the doctor said we can eat some but in moderation . Then we can couple that with exercise , which i can only do on weekends .

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

7 Dec 15

@simone10 Oh i really have to . Besides , my husband and i get to walk at least for a total of more than 5 minutes , in getting the short rides to our offices .

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@simone10 (54180)

• Louisville, Kentucky

6 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD At least you are trying to exercise which is a lot more than some people do.

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@KnehKnah (3582)

• Philippines

5 Dec 15

Wow! You look great in that pic, amiga! BTW, re food. It was good because you just chose a little portion of what you wanted to eat. We can still have a taste of all of those as long as we're still alive & healthy!

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

7 Dec 15

Correct ! Just small portions of those foods of our choice won't hurt us much . That's the happiness of being alive - eat well though in moderation .

@poehere (15123)

• French Polynesia

4 Dec 15

It takes a lot to change eating habits and it sounds like you are on your way. Congrats on this one and now you know what to look for. One thing I don't like is eating late at night. I would rather eat early so my food can settle before I sleep. If I eat late I feel stuffed all night and can't sleep. Normally for me around 2 or 3 is perfect and I can then sleep good. I don't usually sleep more than a few hours each night so when I eat late I normally go to sleep around 2 or 3 in the morning and I am always up around 5 to 6. So you see eating earlier is better for me because then I can sleep around midnight.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

Thank you for saying that .

You are right . We shouldn't be eating late in the evening because we still have to wait at least 2 hours after that for us to be able to go to sleep.

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@marijuana (570)

• Tel Aviv, Israel

3 Dec 15

Why are the yummy foods are unhealthy and the healthy ones are boring :) I kinda miss the yummy lechon.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

I suppose you are a Filipina , my dear ? Oh , yes the lechon was so delicious specially the crispy skin .

So you won't miss the lechon just take a look at this picture of the lechon in past birthdays . I haven't uploaded here in my laptop the pictures of the foods last Saturday .

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@marijuana (570)

• Tel Aviv, Israel

3 Dec 15

@SIMPLYD omigosh! that makes me even drooling! cravings cravings lol! We don't have that here in israel ..yeah I am a proud Filipina :)

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@kaka135 (14994)

• Malaysia

3 Dec 15

Happy belated birthday to the birthday child. The birthday party looks good and fun, the children must have lots of fun! Good that you have passed the test. I agree with eating everything moderately.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

Thank you for the greeting . Yes, it was lots of fun actually , with the clowns initiating the games and laughter not only for the children but for the parents as well.

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@crossbones27 (52905)

• Mojave, California

3 Dec 15

I take it they like super heroes. Nothing wrong with that

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

Yes , these nieces and a grandchild of my sister are in costumes . They were bought for them by my sister , who was so excited to see them in these costumes of theirs .

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@arthurchappell (44941)

• Preston, England

3 Dec 15

sounds a great event - I always enjoy seeing clowns

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

It's good to know that . It only means you still are a young at heart .

@jaboUK (64346)

• United Kingdom

3 Dec 15

Good for you for looking after yourself - if you have a problem with cholesterol you do have to watch what you eat. Glad you enjoyed the party.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

4 Dec 15

Yes , i do watch what i eat now , since i am medicating my high cholesterol . I have to help the medication because my goal is not only to lower it , but to maintain it at a normal level.

As to enjoying the party , i always enjoy gatherings .

@cahaya1983 (11116)

• Malaysia

3 Dec 15

Quite a productive day for me. Managed to get a lot of things done, and my son is on his school break so at least mornings are a bit calmer than usual.

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

That's good to hear , my friend . At least , you were able to come here .

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@DeborahDiane (40845)

• Laguna Woods, California

3 Dec 15

It can be difficult to watch what we eat. Good for you!

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@SIMPLYD (90717)

• Philippines

3 Dec 15

It was difficult indeed . But seeing all those many foods seems to suddenly made me feel like i don't want them anymore . It could be because i was thinking that i am medicating my cholesterol .

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