Here's my secret.....dirty hands (I am very serious). That's the only way food will not go into my mouth. Whenever I feel the urge to stuff my face, I do something dirty like tamper with my car's engine or dusting the house. The key is not washing your hands after so you don't go around the food. That's my method and it works for me. Somehow, I don't think it's a popular method though (scratching the top of my head and wondering why ;-) ;-) )
will power....where's mine???
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susanz
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Wow, Tracy these ladies sure are helpful!
I had the same dilema as you not too long ago. I sat down and just thought about it. I got a bit angry at myself and from that point simply became determined. I know I am in charge of what goes in my mouth. I have a husband and 2 young children so I am not able to "keep things out of the house". I have to simply say no. It has been hard and frustrating, one evening I did have a bite of my sons cake, but just a bite... When I crave something sweet now I choose fruit. I used to overdose on pretzels and went cold turkey. Haven't had one in over a week and I feel much better. I choose veges to munch on instead... I feel really good and everyday it becomes easier. I have lost 3 pounds too! That helps me stay focused! Good luck! Stay strong - Susan
I had the same dilema as you not too long ago. I sat down and just thought about it. I got a bit angry at myself and from that point simply became determined. I know I am in charge of what goes in my mouth. I have a husband and 2 young children so I am not able to "keep things out of the house". I have to simply say no. It has been hard and frustrating, one evening I did have a bite of my sons cake, but just a bite... When I crave something sweet now I choose fruit. I used to overdose on pretzels and went cold turkey. Haven't had one in over a week and I feel much better. I choose veges to munch on instead... I feel really good and everyday it becomes easier. I have lost 3 pounds too! That helps me stay focused! Good luck! Stay strong - Susan
nancy324
Cathlete
Tracy, personally, I would love to be more like you. You sound like me as a child: innocently eating what I liked and enjoying it. I ate pretty healthy most of the time because my Mom was a great "healthy" cook. I should have just stayed as I was, and I would have been fine.
But something happened, and I lost my natural, normal, relationship to food and became too conscious of what I was eating. I might have even been naturally on the slim side, since both my parents were slim, but once I became overly conscious of my weight and what I was eating, and started "dieting" as a teen, I started having weight problems. If you're able to eat naturally, just let it be. If you eat stuff that's bad for your health, just try to eat stuff that's good for you, and then let it be. Don't get too wrapped up in it. Don't go over to the dark side. Put down the fashion magazines, and turn off the TV. That's the advice I would give my younger self today if I could.
-Nancy
But something happened, and I lost my natural, normal, relationship to food and became too conscious of what I was eating. I might have even been naturally on the slim side, since both my parents were slim, but once I became overly conscious of my weight and what I was eating, and started "dieting" as a teen, I started having weight problems. If you're able to eat naturally, just let it be. If you eat stuff that's bad for your health, just try to eat stuff that's good for you, and then let it be. Don't get too wrapped up in it. Don't go over to the dark side. Put down the fashion magazines, and turn off the TV. That's the advice I would give my younger self today if I could.
-Nancy
rjroubi
Cathlete
>But something happened, and I lost my natural, normal,
>relationship to food and became too conscious of what I was
>eating. I might have even been naturally on the slim side,
>since both my parents were slim, but once I became overly
>conscious of my weight and what I was eating, and started
>"dieting" as a teen, I started having weight problems. If
>you're able to eat naturally, just let it be. If you eat
>stuff that's bad for your health, just try to eat stuff that's
>good for you, and then let it be. Don't get too wrapped up in
>it. Don't go over to the dark side. Put down the fashion
>magazines, and turn off the TV. That's the advice I would
>give my younger self today if I could.
Nancy...wow, so very wise and well put.
Robin
>relationship to food and became too conscious of what I was
>eating. I might have even been naturally on the slim side,
>since both my parents were slim, but once I became overly
>conscious of my weight and what I was eating, and started
>"dieting" as a teen, I started having weight problems. If
>you're able to eat naturally, just let it be. If you eat
>stuff that's bad for your health, just try to eat stuff that's
>good for you, and then let it be. Don't get too wrapped up in
>it. Don't go over to the dark side. Put down the fashion
>magazines, and turn off the TV. That's the advice I would
>give my younger self today if I could.
Nancy...wow, so very wise and well put.
Robin
naughtoj
Cathlete
I am very convinced that how you eat has much to do with how you feel inside. That is, if you connect eating well with feeling better. I know for me, the better I eat and the more I exercise, the better I feel about myself NO MATTER WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON IN MY LIFE. Fitness is where I really get my sense of empowerment and control. The last few years have been hard ones for me and now it has gotten to the point where I care very little about what goes into my mouth. That attitude correlates with working out less. There is a definite connection!!!
I believe, as well, that some people really are dealing with control issues when they eat very clean and very strict. Especially when they are already pretty thin. Some of us exert our control in other ways (eg, controlling our spouse, kids, kicking the dog) but some find controlling food equally as satifsying. I believe it is called anorexia nervosa, but can be seen in much milder forms in some.
I think clean eating for some is a good habit, acquired by lots of dedication to cement that habit and a result of education. For others, I think it is whacko (the freaky "clean eating" types--those people have problems)
I wish I could be good enough just for 21 days to cement the habit and just to drop a few pounds. I know in my heart of hearts it would really do wonders for my self esteem but I still don't do it! It is amazing!x(
I am registering for a Camp Rollerblade for my birthday so that is one step forward, right? SOOOO EXCITED!!
I believe, as well, that some people really are dealing with control issues when they eat very clean and very strict. Especially when they are already pretty thin. Some of us exert our control in other ways (eg, controlling our spouse, kids, kicking the dog) but some find controlling food equally as satifsying. I believe it is called anorexia nervosa, but can be seen in much milder forms in some.
I think clean eating for some is a good habit, acquired by lots of dedication to cement that habit and a result of education. For others, I think it is whacko (the freaky "clean eating" types--those people have problems)
I wish I could be good enough just for 21 days to cement the habit and just to drop a few pounds. I know in my heart of hearts it would really do wonders for my self esteem but I still don't do it! It is amazing!x(
I am registering for a Camp Rollerblade for my birthday so that is one step forward, right? SOOOO EXCITED!!
Nancy - there is surely no danger of my EVER going to the dark side! Cooking and eating is way to important to me! I just need to listen to my body and learn to stop when it's time. I think that I am pretty realistic about my body - I know I'm never going to be asked to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition - but I also know that I could be leaner and stronger if I was more consistent in my workouts and didn't overindulge. I am searching for the will power to respect my body and learn to accept it and love it, despite the flaws.
Tracy
Tracy