The 2000 Calorie Conspiracy

[Guest guest]

I began counting calories at the beginning of the year under the

impression that it would allow me to control what I ate and how much I

ate. Then, while listening to one of 's podcasts last night (not

sure which one) I had an epiphany. My overeating used to happen at

every meal. I would pile my plate high and then eat until every

morsel was gone, despite if I was full!

My overeating is a classically condition behavior. It's a " You won't

be excused until you clean your plate, " sort of thing. Anyway, now I

have a new dilemma (I would suppose.)

I'm under eating, at least I think I am. I tried to limit myself to

between 1500 - 1800 calories daily and I'm having trouble making 1400.

Of course, it's amazing how many calories you get rid of by not

drinking soda and eating pastries, candies, and cookies.

Then I get to thinking about it and I realize...I have no idea what a

" healthy " portion of anything looks like. That is one positive to

counting calories and actually reading the nutrition labels. I'm

learning what a correct portion looks like.

I'm also having trouble listening to myself, especially where eating

is concerned. I feel hungry when I think I'm not supposed to, like

right after supper and I get the insatiable urge to eat something just

because I find the chewing motion to be slightly comforting.

This whole ramble is probably a little confusing, but iI'm confused

myself. :/

[Guest guest]

Charlotte, I sometimes think I feel hungry when I shouldn't be and I

realize its not hunger necessarily but a craving coming from my brain,

not my stomach. Try to check in with your stomach, not your head and

see if that helps.

Jenn

[Guest guest]

I did weight watchers for a while. I didn't lose much weight doing

it, but I did learn a lot about portion size. A portion of meat is

about the size of a deck of cards or the size of your palm. Other

than that, eat as many vegetables as you want. Keep the starches to

about a fist. I have counted calories before and it drove me batty.

I prefer to up the exercise and eat more vegetables. Steam, sauted

lightly, or eaten raw. If I do saute, I use coconut oil (such as

nutiva brand). I also eat on salad size plates. It helps me eat less.

>>>>I began counting calories at the beginning of the year under the

impression that it would allow me to control what I ate and how much I

ate. Then, while listening to one of 's podcasts last night (not

sure which one) I had an epiphany. My overeating used to happen at

every meal. I would pile my plate high and then eat until every

morsel was gone, despite if I was full!

My overeating is a classically condition behavior. It's a " You won't

be excused until you clean your plate, " sort of thing. Anyway, now I

have a new dilemma (I would suppose.)

I'm under eating, at least I think I am. I tried to limit myself to

between 1500 - 1800 calories daily and I'm having trouble making 1400.

Of course, it's amazing how many calories you get rid of by not

drinking soda and eating pastries, candies, and cookies.

Then I get to thinking about it and I realize...I have no idea what a

" healthy " portion of anything looks like. That is one positive to

counting calories and actually reading the nutrition labels. I'm

learning what a correct portion looks like.

I'm also having trouble listening to myself, especially where eating

is concerned. I feel hungry when I think I'm not supposed to, like

right after supper and I get the insatiable urge to eat something just

because I find the chewing motion to be slightly comforting.

This whole ramble is probably a little confusing, but iI'm confused

myself. :/

[Guest guest]

I try to drink a glass of water when these hit me (if I've already eaten, if I'm

not sure) and 80% of the time, I'm not hungry after that ... so I " m not sure if

it's just the act of having something in my mouth (like could I chew gum & get

the same effect?) or if it's just expanding or adding volume to the stomach that

does it!

 

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To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2009 6:52:09 PM

Subject: Re: The 2000 Calorie Conspiracy

Charlotte, I sometimes think I feel hungry when I shouldn't be and I

realize its not hunger necessarily but a craving coming from my brain,

not my stomach. Try to check in with your stomach, not your head and

see if that helps.

Jenn

[Guest guest]

Hey Charlotte!

Congrats on the epiphany!!!! Some folks never realize they are over

eating. Here are some things I do to prevent over eating:

I drink a glass of water BEFORE I fix my plate.

I eat about 2 cups of salad greens...after i do that THEN fix I my

plate your portions will start diminishing.

I only serve myself one serving spoonful of each food item.

Also, after i eat I will drink another glass of water. Remember it

takes about 20 mins or so for your stomach to send the message to your

brain that you are full.

If you need to chew...and sometimes I know i do if I drink a shake or

smoothie and that is not enough " food " for me...I will chew sugarless

gum just to feel like I have chewed something. It has helped bunches!

Good luck on your journey!

erika

>

> I began counting calories at the beginning of the year under the

> impression that it would allow me to control what I ate and how much I

> ate. Then, while listening to one of 's podcasts last night (not

> sure which one) I had an epiphany. My overeating used to happen at

> every meal. I would pile my plate high and then eat until every

> morsel was gone, despite if I was full!

>

> My overeating is a classically condition behavior. It's a " You won't

> be excused until you clean your plate, " sort of thing. Anyway, now I

> have a new dilemma (I would suppose.)

>

> I'm under eating, at least I think I am. I tried to limit myself to

> between 1500 - 1800 calories daily and I'm having trouble making 1400.

> Of course, it's amazing how many calories you get rid of by not

> drinking soda and eating pastries, candies, and cookies.

>

> Then I get to thinking about it and I realize...I have no idea what a

> " healthy " portion of anything looks like. That is one positive to

> counting calories and actually reading the nutrition labels. I'm

> learning what a correct portion looks like.

>

> I'm also having trouble listening to myself, especially where eating

> is concerned. I feel hungry when I think I'm not supposed to, like

> right after supper and I get the insatiable urge to eat something just

> because I find the chewing motion to be slightly comforting.

>

> This whole ramble is probably a little confusing, but iI'm confused

> myself. :/

>

[Guest guest]

I also use the glass of water trick, another thing I do is thinking

of eating a salad and see if it still feel appetising or if i was

just craving for some comfort food like carbs or sweet.

> >

> > I began counting calories at the beginning of the year under the

> > impression that it would allow me to control what I ate and how

much I

> > ate. Then, while listening to one of 's podcasts last night

(not

> > sure which one) I had an epiphany. My overeating used to happen

at

> > every meal. I would pile my plate high and then eat until every

> > morsel was gone, despite if I was full!

> >

> > My overeating is a classically condition behavior. It's a " You

won't

> > be excused until you clean your plate, " sort of thing. Anyway,

now I

> > have a new dilemma (I would suppose.)

> >

> > I'm under eating, at least I think I am. I tried to limit myself

to

> > between 1500 - 1800 calories daily and I'm having trouble making

1400.

> > Of course, it's amazing how many calories you get rid of by not

> > drinking soda and eating pastries, candies, and cookies.

> >

> > Then I get to thinking about it and I realize...I have no idea

what a

> > " healthy " portion of anything looks like. That is one positive to

> > counting calories and actually reading the nutrition labels. I'm

> > learning what a correct portion looks like.

> >

> > I'm also having trouble listening to myself, especially where

eating

> > is concerned. I feel hungry when I think I'm not supposed to,

like

> > right after supper and I get the insatiable urge to eat something

just

> > because I find the chewing motion to be slightly comforting.

> >

> > This whole ramble is probably a little confusing, but iI'm

confused

> > myself. :/

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Charlotte,

I was listening to one of the podcasts last night and was talking

about the DIF (duration, intensity, and frequency) . You already identified

that the amount, (intensity) of your meals was too much. My suggestion to

you would be to make your meals a little smaller. Progress, not perfection.

That would be an easy goal to achieve. Later when you are used to the small

change, you could decide if the meals need to be even smaller, but starting

slow might be a better choice. I hope that helps,

> I began counting calories at the beginning of the year under the

> impression that it would allow me to control what I ate and how much I

> ate. Then, while listening to one of 's podcasts last night (not

> sure which one) I had an epiphany. My overeating used to happen at

> every meal. I would pile my plate high and then eat until every

> morsel was gone, despite if I was full!

>

> My overeating is a classically condition behavior. It's a " You won't

> be excused until you clean your plate, " sort of thing. Anyway, now I

> have a new dilemma (I would suppose.)

>

> I'm under eating, at least I think I am. I tried to limit myself to

> between 1500 - 1800 calories daily and I'm having trouble making 1400.

> Of course, it's amazing how many calories you get rid of by not

> drinking soda and eating pastries, candies, and cookies.

>

> Then I get to thinking about it and I realize...I have no idea what a

> " healthy " portion of anything looks like. That is one positive to

> counting calories and actually reading the nutrition labels. I'm

> learning what a correct portion looks like.

>

> I'm also having trouble listening to myself, especially where eating

> is concerned. I feel hungry when I think I'm not supposed to, like

> right after supper and I get the insatiable urge to eat something just

> because I find the chewing motion to be slightly comforting.

>

> This whole ramble is probably a little confusing, but iI'm confused

> myself. :/

>

>

>