Eating habits

[Guest guest]

I've had blood twice - when my daughter had her cleft palette surgery

(when I went through a colonscopy without being knocked out and then

the dr. gave me Valium afterwards for a barium x-ray - I would have

rathered had another baby then go through that!) and then when the

stress of 8 months regarding the move and my hubby's job came to the

part where he either had to choose to move again or not have a job. I

have stress in my life but that is when I know things are really bad.

I don't know if I would rather have this or an ulcer. I am thinking

this.

le

>

> Barb

> who is glad my insides never responded to stress the same way my

mom's did

[Guest guest]

Chocolate can affect me too. That is the worst. I take the Wal-Mart

brand of fiber pills - two a day and that helps a lot. It keeps my

world on an even keel except when there is too much stress.

le

>

> I should probably up my fiber intake. My IBS is weird. It usually

only hits

> when I have eaten really poorly. That day I had 5 donuts was not a

fun one!!

> I have noticed that exercise has seemed to improve it. I am not sure

if it is

> because my abs muscles are stronger, if that has anything to do with

it. Or

> if it is just that exercise has helped my over all mood and stress

level.

>

[Guest guest]

> Hi Sweet Liz,

>

> Of course you can post your eating daily too. Anything that helps you to

> succeed and reach your goals is allowed and encouraged here.

>

> I just sent you the newsletter again, hopefully you have received it by

now.

> It addresses some of these issues.

>

> It is true that many do Life Lift with great results without changing

eating

> habits, but good common sense tells us that anyone who eats in a way that

is

> healthy will have much better results. This is not about " dieting " , this

is

> about Personal Control over our eating.

> This is true of any of us. My weakness has always been things like Potato

> chips, the salty stuff. If I eat too much sodium I will gain excess bloat

on

> my face and body almost instantly. I have learned to weigh and measure my

> results in how I feel instead of using a scale or tape measure. By that I

> mean this.

> There is a Bag of Snickers Bars or Bag of Potatoe Chips. I know that I can

> have a few bites and be ok. I also know if I go overboard that I will feel

> sluggish, bloat up like a baloon and look years older over night. I weight

> the difference and what it means to me. I decide the excess bites of Candy

> Bar or Potato chips will bring me moments of pleasure. I also decide that

> the excess bloat, lack of energy and general icky feeling will last much,

> much longer. Not worth it. I may take a few bites of the Bar, a few chips

> and I am finished. I don't feel deprived because I have taken total

control

> over the situation. I have made a concious decision to feel strong,

> energetic and to look my best. No Puffy Blow Fish Cheeks for this girl.

>

> I also then know that in exchange for those bites of Chips or Candy that I

> will drink an extra glass of water to flush out my system and I will also

do

> at least 10 extra Life Lift breaths.

>

> Don't make it too difficult on yourself. Be kind an loving to yourself. Be

> your very best friend and give yourself exactly what you would give to the

> most beloved person in your life.

>

> My all time favorite poem

> What you are is God's gift to you,

> What you make of yourself is your gift to God.

>

> Be kind, be loving, be generous to yourself. You are the greatest gift you

> have ever been given. Treat yourself like the treasure that you are.

>

> Love,

>

> Rashelle

>

> >

> > Hi LLers,

> >

> > I have a request, well sort of. I'm going on vacation in 11 days. As

most

> > of you know by now, I'm the worst when it comes to eating. I've noticed

> > the times that I've cut back just a little with my eating I've lost much

> > quicker with LL. I would like to focus on cutting back on my eating just

> > a little bit for the next 11 days. Some of you may be laughing at me,

> > thinking that what's the big deal anyone can cut back on eating. We all

> > have our struggles and this is mine. I can exercise until I'm blue in

the

> > face but don't take away my food. LOL!!!! If you don't mind, I would

like

> > to report each day, when I report how many breaths that I've done for

the

> > day, how I did on my eating. Maybe being accountable to all of you on

how

> > I ate for the day will help me to stick with it. I plan on drinking even

> > more water too and I'll report how much I drank as well. Is this ok with

> > all of you???? If anyone wants to pray for me over this please do.

> >

> > Thanks!!!

> > Love, Liz

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Charlotte,

I have a picky eater also, age 16. Texture is a problem with him for

some foods, I don't put that to OCD. I do wonder about his reluctance

to try something new though. We were supposed to work on trying one

new food a month and even that is a struggle. Haven't decided if that

is related to OCD or not yet.

Smells really bothered him at younger ages, not so much any more. And

I've never noted about food touching, I don't think that's a problem

for him.

Well, I'm not much help for you! But I think some is sensory and some

is OCD from what you stated. Mine tested with sensory problems at a

younger age.

single mom, 3 sons

Stehen, 16, with OCD, dysgraphia and Aspergers

>

> my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can touch..he

is

> picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't eat at

> all...he will not try anything new either..

> does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> Thank You

> Charlotte

[Guest guest]

this won't be helpful. LOL I used to BEG my Mom to buy divided plates

for me. Even now, at age 29, I don't like for my food to touch. If I

have something with juice in it I will prop one side of my plate up so

that the juice does not run into any other food. Every so often I will

make myself let my foods touch. I cannot describe the feeling it gives

me. It is kind of a sense of wild abandon; like I have done something

totally uninhibited.

I don't know if this will help either, but have you tried taking dairy

or wheat from his diet? I learned this while researching Asperger's. We

removed dairy from my son's diet and saw an incredible improvement in

his behavior (for example, he stopped crying if we didn't put the cream

cheese on his bagel just right) and he started eating a wider variety

of foods. Apparently this is common among children on a GFCF diet. He

also eats better if we don't allow any juice or sweets during the day.

I am certainly no expert and I have no idea if this will help anyone

else. We hardly believe it ourselves. Then we let him have a bit of

milk and go " ooooh yeah. That's what it is like! " If you do try any

type of dietary change like that, you should consult with someone to

make sure that you still provide adequate nutrition for your child. We

have to be careful that we provide alternate sources of calcium.

-Marie

On Mar 27, 2005, at 9:02 PM, charlottecardoso wrote:

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> my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can touch..he is

> picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't eat at

> all...he will not try anything new either..

> does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> Thank You

> Charlotte

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Marie,

My daughter has become a vegetarian. Her brother told her they kill

cows with a long needle into her heart and that is all she wrote.

She feels sorry for the animals now. I worry about her nutrition

now. I give her a multiple vitamin and lots of beans! She will eat

tofu. Sandy

>

> >

> > my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can

touch..he is

> > picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't

eat at

> > all...he will not try anything new either..

> > does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> > Thank You

> > Charlotte

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My son has been asking how you 'turn chickens into food'. We've given

him a good bit of information on the topic and his response is usually

something like " it sure tastes good. " I was really nervous when he

started asking questions because I thought he might not want to eat it.

We were vegetarians for about 2 years for health reasons. We ate alot

of beans too. We have always eaten fish too though. That makes it

easier! Will she eat hummus? I think there is some protein in that.

There are hundreds of different recipes for it.

On Mar 27, 2005, at 11:14 PM, Sandy wrote:

>

>

> Marie,

> My daughter has become a vegetarian. Her brother told her they kill

> cows with a long needle into her heart and that is all she wrote.

> She feels sorry for the animals now. I worry about her nutrition

> now. I give her a multiple vitamin and lots of beans! She will eat

> tofu.  Sandy

>

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> > >

> > >  my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can

> touch..he is

> > >  picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't

> eat at

> > >  all...he will not try anything new either..

> > >  does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> > >  Thank You

> > >  Charlotte

> > >

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[Guest guest]

My daughter ask for chicken noodle soup all day long. she will not touch

seafood and went for a long time not eating anything she new was real. so she's

didn't get much meat or poultry. she's now eating it,but only a few tiny

bites.

Jennie

In a message dated 3/27/2005 9:03:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

charlottecardoso@... writes:

my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can touch..he is

picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't eat at

all...he will not try anything new either..

does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

Thank You

Charlotte

[Guest guest]

Is this ocd? My son does not want me to cook anything. I always chalk

it up to impatience, but I am not sure. I have even given him frozen

food to get him to see that it really has to be cooked. He still

complains. Sometimes if I say I am going to toast it or warm it up

instead of cook it, he is ok.

On Mar 28, 2005, at 7:38 AM, wasborngmama@... wrote:

>

> My daughter ask for chicken noodle soup all day long.  she will not 

> touch

> seafood and went for a long time not eating anything she new was 

> real. so she's

> didn't get much meat or poultry. she's now eating it,but only a  few

> tiny

> bites.

>

> Jennie

>

>

> In a message dated 3/27/2005 9:03:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 

> charlottecardoso@... writes:

>

>

>

> my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can  touch..he is

> picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't  eat at

> all...he will not try anything new either..

> does anyone have any  ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> Thank  You

> Charlotte

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I do not know if it is OCD or his sensory issues....i am setting up an appt.

for a nutrionist who deals with ocd and autism..will let you know how it

works....

i know they mentioned a gluten free diet but it seems a little strict in my

opionion...and very expensive.....

charlotte

[Guest guest]

Thanks Jennie for the reply..

Charlotte

[Guest guest]

Thank you marie so much..i have been told about a gluten free diet..

we have cut back on sugar and dairy..he loves water....so that is good....we

are trying to make deals with him like if you try or eat this you can have

this...kind of thing!

but it works only rarely...he loves processed frozen stuff..but only like

two or three things and it has to be Banquet..lol chicken fingers, salisbury

steak no sauce.....chicken nuggets meal.

again everything seperate... textures, colors and smell is very strong for

him...

he cannot stand the smell of tuna or egg salad..will vomit just with the

smell sometimes and will not leave his room for hours till the smell goes

away.....

he will eat pizza but plain and certain crust and only from two places...no

homemade or store bought...so on and so on.....

well again thanks so much

charlotte

[Guest guest]

Dear

I am also starting to think it is related to his sensory issues also..my son

also has problems with smell too when it comes to foods and other stuff...

foods not touching i think is however the ocd...

thanks for the info......

charlotte in mass....

[Guest guest]

Hi Charlotte,

This is a very common problem in kids with OCD. It's usually related to

sensory defensiveness - sights, textures, smells and tastes can all be so much

more intense to these kids. Some kids with OCD also have obsessions related to

food, such as fears of choking or poisoning, but your child sounds more like

one with sensory problems. We have struggled with this for years. My 12 year

old eats only about 5 items, not counting candy. She would live on sweets of

all kinds if she could. Otherwise she will only eat high carbohydrate foods and

is intensely picky about textures. We have tried for years to do exposure

therapy for food issues - having her eat one bite of something mushy, for

example,

and gradually work up to more, but I can't say we've had any success. In her

case, anything to do with her mouth is a very big deal. Brushing teeth has

been a battle since her OCD onset at age 4, she threw out her retainers several

times until we gave up on teeth straightening, and she won't eat real food.

Sometimes I'm amazed she is alive and healthy.

Sorry that I don't any helpful suggestions. You can just keep insisting

he or she taste everything they are served, and maybe one day things will turn

around. That's our theory, anyway!

in NV

[Guest guest]

We have been vegetarians forever basically (I have been since I was 13). My

daughter won't consider eating most meat for the same reason I gave it up -

she can't separate the idea of the meat from the original live animal. My son

(non-OCD) is a big meat eater, but not at home since we don't serve it. Since my

daughter is so restrictive in what she eats, getting protein into her is

tough. But in general, if your kids eat a decent variety of foods, you don't

need

to worry about protein that much. Americans eat much, much more protein than

they need to. It's the vegetables that I worry about!! My daughter is big, very

strong (a competitive gymnast) and very active. But if it weren't for a

multivitamin (which, thankfully, she will eat because it is sweet) she'd

probably

have scurvy, anemia and who knows what else.

in NV

[Guest guest]

,

that is how nick is he eats only a few things and it is processed frozen

foods and yes CANDY!!!

I get worried that he will be so unhealthy and have problems as he gets

older.

I try having eat new things but he usually gags and vomits......

charlotte

[Guest guest]

-

,

That makes me feel so much better! You wouldn't believe how my

mother-in-law acts like Bre will become anemic or sick! I eat mostly

chicken and fish. I just want Bre to be healthy and I give her a

multiple vitamin and and a B complex everyday. She eats eggs and

cheese. Has gained a little weight since being on sri's. She doesn't

get sick much. For that I am thankful! Sandy

-- In , efowle@a... wrote:

> We have been vegetarians forever basically (I have been since I

was 13). My

> daughter won't consider eating most meat for the same reason I

gave it up -

> she can't separate the idea of the meat from the original live

animal. My son

> (non-OCD) is a big meat eater, but not at home since we don't

serve it. Since my

> daughter is so restrictive in what she eats, getting protein into

her is

> tough. But in general, if your kids eat a decent variety of foods,

you don't need

> to worry about protein that much. Americans eat much, much more

protein than

> they need to. It's the vegetables that I worry about!! My daughter

is big, very

> strong (a competitive gymnast) and very active. But if it weren't

for a

> multivitamin (which, thankfully, she will eat because it is sweet)

she'd probably

> have scurvy, anemia and who knows what else.

> in NV

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

kris10

thanks so much it is nice to know others have the same issues..I have been

basically letting him eat what he wants so he will eat...not that this is the

best way but I have to pick my battles

and as long as he is healthy and putting on some weight..finally...i guess i

need to just relax....

Best wishes to you and yours also..take care

charlotte

[Guest guest]

thank you heather, will try these suggestions......

thank you

charlotte

[Guest guest]

Worry this response is sort of after the fact. I am busy. I thought

this might help if the matter hadn't been resolved.

My ocd son is a very picky eater also. No vegetables. Craves carbs and

sugar. I have a food chart for trying new foods. Both my kids are

involved. They don't have to finish the portion ( which would be small

anyways). The new food is written or drawn on the chart. Each boy is

allowed to write his critique of the food if he tries it. Trying it

gets a sticker. So many stickers could result in a reward however, we

didn't find the need. They like being able to write their opinion. They

love being a food critic. We will do this in restaurants also. Or we go

to the grocery store and they can pick an unusual fruit or veggie to

try. When we travel to foreign countries we really pick up speed. My

boys have never been afraid to try a new food and have very often been

pleasantly surprised. They have very sophisticated taste buds now.

However, my ocd son still has an aversion to strong vegetables and I

respect their individual tastes. Often a compromise can be met. Peas

instead of brocolli, raw instead of cooked. Pureed veg in soup, grated

carrots in macaroni casserole.

>

> my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can touch..he is

> picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't eat at

> all...he will not try anything new either..

> does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> Thank You

> Charlotte

[Guest guest]

My daughter (who has OCD) and I are both vegetarians -- I've been one for

over 30 years and she's been one since she was born (she's 15). If you'd

like any advice on vegetarian diets, feel free to ask.

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Re: Re: eating habits

My son has been asking how you 'turn chickens into food'. We've given

him a good bit of information on the topic and his response is usually

something like " it sure tastes good. " I was really nervous when he

started asking questions because I thought he might not want to eat it.

We were vegetarians for about 2 years for health reasons. We ate alot

of beans too. We have always eaten fish too though. That makes it

easier! Will she eat hummus? I think there is some protein in that.

There are hundreds of different recipes for it.

On Mar 27, 2005, at 11:14 PM, Sandy wrote:

>

>

> Marie,

> My daughter has become a vegetarian. Her brother told her they kill

> cows with a long needle into her heart and that is all she wrote. She

> feels sorry for the animals now. I worry about her nutrition now. I

> give her a multiple vitamin and lots of beans! She will eat tofu. 

> Sandy

>

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> > >

> > >  my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can

> touch..he is

> > >  picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't

> eat at

> > >  all...he will not try anything new either..

> > >  does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> > >  Thank You

> > >  Charlotte

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

My daughter (who has OCD) and I are both vegetarians -- I've been one for

over 30 years and she's been one since she was born (she's 15). If you'd

like any advice on vegetarian diets, feel free to ask.

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Re: Re: eating habits

My son has been asking how you 'turn chickens into food'. We've given

him a good bit of information on the topic and his response is usually

something like " it sure tastes good. " I was really nervous when he

started asking questions because I thought he might not want to eat it.

We were vegetarians for about 2 years for health reasons. We ate alot

of beans too. We have always eaten fish too though. That makes it

easier! Will she eat hummus? I think there is some protein in that.

There are hundreds of different recipes for it.

On Mar 27, 2005, at 11:14 PM, Sandy wrote:

>

>

> Marie,

> My daughter has become a vegetarian. Her brother told her they kill

> cows with a long needle into her heart and that is all she wrote. She

> feels sorry for the animals now. I worry about her nutrition now. I

> give her a multiple vitamin and lots of beans! She will eat tofu. 

> Sandy

>

>

>

>

>

>

> >

> > >

> > >  my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can

> touch..he is

> > >  picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't

> eat at

> > >  all...he will not try anything new either..

> > >  does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> > >  Thank You

> > >  Charlotte

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

What about dairy and eggs? If she will eat those, perhaps in other

foods such as casseroles or ?, her options are much wider. I got

pretty good (and sneaky) in including refused food types in other

things, but my child was quite a bit younger than yours.

FWIW, and I'm not sure it would make your dd feel any better, but

cows in commercial slaughterhouses are killed with an pneumatic gun

that shoots a bolt against the head. No needles.

Kathy R. in Indiana

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> > >

> > > my ocd/gad son eats very few things and none of food can

> touch..he is

> > > picky about smells and textures and color..he sometimes won't

> eat at

> > > all...he will not try anything new either..

> > > does anyone have any ideas or suggestions of what they do?

> > > Thank You

> > > Charlotte

> > >

> > >

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Kathy,

It is good to hear from you again. I missed you! Bre will eat eggs

and cheese. She loves animals and won't eat their meat because of

that mainly. I could see her being a vegetarian even if she didn't

have ocd. Her brother told her taco bell adds lard to the bean

burritos and that was fat from an animal, she didn't want to eat

bean burritos! Brothers can be so nice. She got a book on vegie

recipes for her birthday and I do believe in multivitamins and give

her B-complex. So far she is healthy. Sandy

-- In , " kathnkel " <kathylr@a...>

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>

> What about dairy and eggs? If she will eat those, perhaps in

other

> foods such as casseroles or ?, her options are much wider. I got

> pretty good (and sneaky) in including refused food types in other

> things, but my child was quite a bit younger than yours.

>

> FWIW, and I'm not sure it would make your dd feel any better, but

> cows in commercial slaughterhouses are killed with an pneumatic

gun

> that shoots a bolt against the head. No needles.

>

> Kathy R. in Indiana

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won't

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy, it's good to be back. I hit a busy period and then my family

traveled to Florida for spring break. We had a great time, it had been too

long since we'd had a vacation.

It sounds like your daughter eats a fine diet. My animal-loving daughter

has toyed around with vegetarianism since she connected the chicken nuggets

on her plate with the bird as a toddler. Her ped has told me that she felt

a vegetarian diet that included eggs and dairy was a healthy one, though she

couldn't recommend vegan diets for growing children. Also a multivitamin

can cover a lot of sins! LOL

Kathy R. in Indiana

----- Original Message -----

From: " Sandy " <melbiscuit5@...

Kathy,

It is good to hear from you again. I missed you! Bre will eat eggs

and cheese. She loves animals and won't eat their meat because of

that mainly. I could see her being a vegetarian even if she didn't

have ocd. Her brother told her taco bell adds lard to the bean

burritos and that was fat from an animal, she didn't want to eat

bean burritos! Brothers can be so nice. She got a book on vegie

recipes for her birthday and I do believe in multivitamins and give

her B-complex. So far she is healthy. Sandy