Guest guest Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I seem to be getting a good grip on honoring my hunger and stopping when full and especially and most importantly - savoring and really enjoying my food! - DURING THE DAYTIME! But at night, right after work, I get home and turn into Mr. Hyde!!! I know that this behavior is engrained in me because I can remember as a teenager (I am now 45) coming home from school and raiding the fridge. I also know that this time of day is a " transition " time of day for me. I'm also learning that there are certain judgements " shoulds " regarding family obligations I put on myself at this time that I am currently addressing. I guess the most important thing to ask myself - Am I truly hungry? Am I ravenously hungry? Am I tired? Do I need to just chill out? And why do I not have this behavior on weekends? When I do turn into Mr. Hyde, I overeat and then fall asleep. So, what is it that I seem to be doing? Am I really tired and need " permission " to fall asleep and use food as the excuse? Why cant I just take a cat nap? Am I avoiding boredom? My dietician has said that she thinks I eat too little during the day and then set myself up later for eating more. I do usually eat a substantial snack around 4:00 so when I leave work, I cannot say that I'm physically hungry. During the day I eat until I'm full and satisfied. I wonder if I just ALLOW myself to eat a larger amount without instantly equating the behavior to " out of control " perhaps I might not need to eat so much??? I appreciate being able to post stuff like this to you guys. Hope you have a good weekend! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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