Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 and I'd like to share it. First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, " why do I always want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans? " The last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and oftentimes, uncomfortably full). Well, today I concluded 2 things: First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being " overscheduled " or " busy. " Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it won't solve the " overscheduling " problem. Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, and that was it. It wasn't about " fun " in my household. Well, I am an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will not overeat beforehand to diminish the " fun factor. " I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive eating. Thanks for reading. --Lindley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Wonderful, Lindley!! So many things we discover we're doing are throwbacks to childhood when we're powerless. But now we're not---- so onward and upward!! -- > > and I'd like to share it. > > First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with > Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I > am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, > it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond > the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This > afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general > knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. > > After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to > keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, " why do I always > want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans? " The > last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating > before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner > plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always > diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and > oftentimes, uncomfortably full). > > Well, today I concluded 2 things: > > First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too > busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg > tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged > the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going > to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being " overscheduled " or " busy. " > Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if > it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or > Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it > won't solve the " overscheduling " problem. > > Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to > have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was > growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, > and that was it. It wasn't about " fun " in my household. Well, I am > an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have > fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will > not overeat beforehand to diminish the " fun factor. " > > I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive > eating. Thanks for reading. > > --Lindley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hi Lindley-- Good work! Isn't it amazing when you figure something out? I so look forward to the day when all of the pieces in the puzzle fit! Cheryl > >Date: 2006/09/25 Mon PM 03:22:23 CDT >To: IntuitiveEating_Support >Subject: I had an epiphany > >and I'd like to share it. > >First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with > Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I >am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, >it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond >the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This >afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general >knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. > >After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to >keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, " why do I always >want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans? " The >last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating >before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner >plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always >diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and >oftentimes, uncomfortably full). > >Well, today I concluded 2 things: > >First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too >busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg >tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged >the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going >to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being " overscheduled " or " busy. " >Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if >it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or >Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it >won't solve the " overscheduling " problem. > >Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to >have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was >growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, >and that was it. It wasn't about " fun " in my household. Well, I am >an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have >fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will >not overeat beforehand to diminish the " fun factor. " > >I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive >eating. Thanks for reading. > >--Lindley > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Lindley, that's a wonderful observation you've made for yourself and congratulations. I am at a similar stage of recognizing but not necessarily being able to change my behavior to stop the overeating. Today I too had a success though. I was at lunch with a girlfriend at our favorite restuarant and when I was about half way through my entree I recognized that I was full and I set aside my plate. Later took it with me and have it in the refrigerator for lunch at work tomorrow. I remember how happy I felt as I NOTICED that I was full and I was WILLING to stop. A little success makes for a big smile. Lynnefraleylp wrote: and I'd like to share it. First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, "why do I always want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans?" The last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and oftentimes, uncomfortably full). Well, today I concluded 2 things: First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being "overscheduled" or "busy." Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it won't solve the "overscheduling" problem. Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, and that was it. It wasn't about "fun" in my household. Well, I am an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will not overeat beforehand to diminish the "fun factor." I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive eating. Thanks for reading. --Lindley All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Yay! Congratulations, Lindley! Sounds like you're really on your way! :-D Jenn <>< -----Original Message----- >and I'd like to share it. >I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive >eating. Thanks for reading. > >--Lindley Books Read: http://mizbooksreads.blogspot.com Faith Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unshakablefocus Healthy Eating: http://intuitive-eating.blogspot.com Wishlist: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/mizbooks94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Congratulations, Lynne! :-)Jenn <>< Re: I had an epiphany Lindley, that's a wonderful observation you've made for yourself and congratulations. I am at a similar stage of recognizing but not necessarily being able to change my behavior to stop the overeating. Today I too had a success though. I was at lunch with a girlfriend at our favorite restuarant and when I was about half way through my entree I recognized that I was full and I set aside my plate. Later took it with me and have it in the refrigerator for lunch at work tomorrow. I remember how happy I felt as I NOTICED that I was full and I was WILLING to stop. A little success makes for a big smile. Lynnefraleylp wrote: and I'd like to share it. ;)First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, "why do I always want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans?" The last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and oftentimes, uncomfortably full).Well, today I concluded 2 things: First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being "overscheduled" or "busy." Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it won't solve the "overscheduling" problem.Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, and that was it. It wasn't about "fun" in my household. Well, I am an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will not overeat beforehand to diminish the "fun factor."I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive eating. Thanks for reading.--Lindley All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Books Read: http://mizbooksreads.blogspot.com Faith Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unshakablefocus Healthy Eating: http://intuitive-eating.blogspot.com Wishlist: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/mizbooks94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Lindley, Great intuitive thinking!!! Congrats. I had an epiphany and I'd like to share it. ;)First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, "why do I always want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans?" The last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and oftentimes, uncomfortably full).Well, today I concluded 2 things: First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being "overscheduled" or "busy." Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it won't solve the "overscheduling" problem.Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, and that was it. It wasn't about "fun" in my household. Well, I am an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will not overeat beforehand to diminish the "fun factor."I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive eating. Thanks for reading.--Lindley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 GREAT JOB LINKING IN AND RAISING THAT INSIGHT~! V > > and I'd like to share it. > > First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with > Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I > am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, > it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond > the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This > afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general > knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. > > After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to > keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, " why do I always > want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans? " The > last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating > before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner > plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always > diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and > oftentimes, uncomfortably full). > > Well, today I concluded 2 things: > > First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too > busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg > tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged > the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going > to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being " overscheduled " or " busy. " > Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if > it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or > Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it > won't solve the " overscheduling " problem. > > Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to > have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was > growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, > and that was it. It wasn't about " fun " in my household. Well, I am > an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have > fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will > not overeat beforehand to diminish the " fun factor. " > > I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive > eating. Thanks for reading. > > --Lindley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 That’s great Lynne. I am so conservative that I get the biggest thrill out of knowing that I am getting two meals out of one dining experience. LOL! Way to go Lindley…discovering ourselves is a lot of fun. Vicki P. From: IntuitiveEating_Support [mailto:IntuitiveEating_Support ] On Behalf Of TravelJoy Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:20 PM To: IntuitiveEating_Support Subject: Re: I had an epiphany Lindley, that's a wonderful observation you've made for yourself and congratulations. I am at a similar stage of recognizing but not necessarily being able to change my behavior to stop the overeating. Today I too had a success though. I was at lunch with a girlfriend at our favorite restuarant and when I was about half way through my entree I recognized that I was full and I set aside my plate. Later took it with me and have it in the refrigerator for lunch at work tomorrow. I remember how happy I felt as I NOTICED that I was full and I was WILLING to stop. A little success makes for a big smile. Lynne fraleylp <fraleylp> wrote: and I'd like to share it. First, I'll preface this by saying that I've been meeting with Tribole and she told me that even though I recognize when I am compulsively eating and sometimes why I am compulsively eating, it is not going to change my behavior, and that it takes work beyond the general knowledge to stop compulsive overeating. This afternoon, I realized that I am FINALLY getting beyond the general knowledge, and am able to stop my compulsive eating. After lunch today, which was a nice, normal sized lunch, I wanted to keep eating. I quickly stopped myself and asked, " why do I always want to overeat on afternoons when I know I have dinner plans? " The last time I had official dinner plans, I spent the afternoon eating before dinner. I've done this on every day I've had official dinner plans for as long as I can remember. This overeating always diminishes the dining out experience, as I am never hungry (and oftentimes, uncomfortably full). Well, today I concluded 2 things: First, when I have dinner plans during the week, I tend to feel too busy or overscheduled. I would really like to go home and veg tonight instead of going out (even though I'm the one who arranged the dinner plans). But I'm not going to cancel. And I'm not going to overeat b/c I'm stressed about being " overscheduled " or " busy. " Instead, I am going to recognize that tonight will be fun, even if it's not totally relaxing and I will have time to veg tomorrow or Wednesday night, after the gym. There's no reason to overeat-it won't solve the " overscheduling " problem. Second, I think I subconsciously tell myself that I don't deserve to have fun or enjoyment, especially during the week. When I was growing up, week nights were for homework, after-school activities, and that was it. It wasn't about " fun " in my household. Well, I am an adult and I can make decisions for myself, and yes, I will have fun on a week night and not get in trouble for it. And I will not overeat beforehand to diminish the " fun factor. " I finally feel like I am making some real connections with intuitive eating. Thanks for reading. --Lindley All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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