Guest guest Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 I had that exact same eating pattern. It was about having to clean my plate as a kid. If I didn't like what I liked the least first, as my appetite dwindled, I wouldn't have been able to get it down. It is hard to change the " best for last " thing. I still sometimes do it without even thinking about it, but it's getting more and more natural to eat what I like the best first. Sara > > > > I realized this week that I PREFER! the taste of sugar in fresh fruits and dried like raisins better than the sugar in cereals! I found myself stuffing the raisins in my mouth and then i thought - wow I can't handle those (diet mentality) - and then I thought IE - HOw about eating ONE AT A TIME! Actually tasting each one! There is chocolate in my fridge and cakes in my cupboards - and I see the raisins and that is what I want! Awesome! > > > > Same thing with salads - eating JUST A TOMATOE! or just a piece of cucumber! these were things I just ate in such volumes to stuff myself so I wouldn't eat all " those other things " . I never really tasted them or if I did - I would say - never mind - they aren't things to waste time on. > > > > Diane > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Good to know. ;-) KT > > > > > > I realized this week that I PREFER! the taste of sugar in fresh fruits and dried like raisins better than the sugar in cereals! I found myself stuffing the raisins in my mouth and then i thought - wow I can't handle those (diet mentality) - and then I thought IE - HOw about eating ONE AT A TIME! Actually tasting each one! There is chocolate in my fridge and cakes in my cupboards - and I see the raisins and that is what I want! Awesome! > > > > > > Same thing with salads - eating JUST A TOMATOE! or just a piece of cucumber! these were things I just ate in such volumes to stuff myself so I wouldn't eat all " those other things " . I never really tasted them or if I did - I would say - never mind - they aren't things to waste time on. > > > > > > Diane > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I often find when I am at work (especially if it's a Friday night, and I'm all alone) that I always want to snack on something. It makes me feel better and passes time. I haven't really found any good solutions for this other than really trying to listen to my hunger signals, thinking about what I'd like to eat when I do get hungry again, and trying to stay as busy as possible. I can also relate to eating quickly. I stuggle with this. Anyway I don't think I was very helpful, but I wanted to let you know that you're not alone! > > Hello, > > I beleive that I may have discovered something. At lunchtime, I ate my lunch but found that for some reason, I couldn't seem to eat it fast enough and then finally when I was able to to slow down, I discovered it was too late because I was sickenly full. I am beginning to wonder if I am truly realizing when I am hungry or if I am waiting too late or early to eat. A couple of hours later, I started to eat some chocolate even though I was not hungry. It seems as though the chocolate provided additional comfort and relief from boredom despite the 30 minute walks that I took throughout the day. I believe that the opportunity to eat chocolate provided an escape from emotional boredom despite the fact that I was working. I also beleive that I may be somewhat emotionally exhausted. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 , if I wait too long to eat and am really HUNGRY, I find that I tend to wolf my food down. I seem to remember that this is not uncommon an eating reaction to over hunger. Over eating can occur easily too. When I can catch myself in the 'very' hungry mode, and I know I will be eating soon, but not right then, I will get some little nibble to take the edge off of the hunger and tide me over until I will be eating. This serves me well because I really do like to eat dinner with my hubby and like cooking too. But when its going to be at least an half hour before eating, I can get crabby and over hungry if I don't have a little bit of cheese or something small but appealing at that instant. It also helps to prevent me from 'attacking!' my dinner - lol. Good correlations with associating your drive to eat with an emotion. That is a marvelous step on your IE journey. Keep up the good work - Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hello, > > I beleive that I may have discovered something. At lunchtime, I ate my lunch but found that for some reason, I couldn't seem to eat it fast enough and then finally when I was able to to slow down, I discovered it was too late because I was sickenly full. I am beginning to wonder if I am truly realizing when I am hungry or if I am waiting too late or early to eat. A couple of hours later, I started to eat some chocolate even though I was not hungry. It seems as though the chocolate provided additional comfort and relief from boredom despite the 30 minute walks that I took throughout the day. I believe that the opportunity to eat chocolate provided an escape from emotional boredom despite the fact that I was working. I also beleive that I may be somewhat emotionally exhausted. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 This really helps me too, Katca. Plus, I have to give myself permission to eat whatever I want. If I start subconsciously thinking that I'll try to eat the least I can, or only til I'm a 5/10 of fullness, or something, then I overeat every time. But these thoughts are in the back of my head automatically (from my perpetual starvation days). I have to consciously think, I will eat as much as I want. That gives me the space to really enjoy my meal without feeling panicky. And I always eat until I don't want to eat anymore, I just eat the last few bites more slowly so that it's easier to tell when I don't want anymore. Sara > > > > Hello, > > > > I beleive that I may have discovered something. At lunchtime, I ate my lunch but found that for some reason, I couldn't seem to eat it fast enough and then finally when I was able to to slow down, I discovered it was too late because I was sickenly full. I am beginning to wonder if I am truly realizing when I am hungry or if I am waiting too late or early to eat. A couple of hours later, I started to eat some chocolate even though I was not hungry. It seems as though the chocolate provided additional comfort and relief from boredom despite the 30 minute walks that I took throughout the day. I believe that the opportunity to eat chocolate provided an escape from emotional boredom despite the fact that I was working. I also beleive that I may be somewhat emotionally exhausted. > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks you for the wonderful encouragement and suggestions! > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > I beleive that I may have discovered something. At lunchtime, I ate my lunch but found that for some reason, I couldn't seem to eat it fast enough and then finally when I was able to to slow down, I discovered it was too late because I was sickenly full. I am beginning to wonder if I am truly realizing when I am hungry or if I am waiting too late or early to eat. A couple of hours later, I started to eat some chocolate even though I was not hungry. It seems as though the chocolate provided additional comfort and relief from boredom despite the 30 minute walks that I took throughout the day. I believe that the opportunity to eat chocolate provided an escape from emotional boredom despite the fact that I was working. I also beleive that I may be somewhat emotionally exhausted. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Sara, I still find myself working on getting 'out' of my head (judging how much to eat) and turning my attention back to my body sensations/feedback. This is made more difficult for me as I tend to eat rather quickly (unless I very much consciously do NOT) and my focus tends to be 'above' the plate instead of what's in my mouth and stomach. Alas, all those years of eating what I served myself and cleaning my plate too. It really does take time and gentle practice. The great thing is its do-able and I am making head, or should I say stomach (ha ha), way. You can and will too. BEST to you, Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > This really helps me too, Katca. Plus, I have to give myself permission to eat whatever I want. If I start subconsciously thinking that I'll try to eat the least I can, or only til I'm a 5/10 of fullness, or something, then I overeat every time. But these thoughts are in the back of my head automatically (from my perpetual starvation days). I have to consciously think, I will eat as much as I want. That gives me the space to really enjoy my meal without feeling panicky. And I always eat until I don't want to eat anymore, I just eat the last few bites more slowly so that it's easier to tell when I don't want anymore. > > Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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