Re: Not dealing with the problem

[Guest guest]

know that if u are running that much, you body will need more food! so,

maybe there is some element of feeding your body what it needs, along with

" using " ?

On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 10:14 AM, snowflake.driver <julie.jacobson@...

> wrote:

>

>

> I admit to having dropped a pound over the last couple weeks. I'm getting

> fitter and stronger training for an upcoming race. I've upped my weekly

> running mileage from somewhere in the 50's to 60 miles a week.

>

> But I'm not dealing with the real issue of " using " food for comfort One can

> eat a lot of food running 60 miles a week. It's like my dirty little secret.

>

> So how do I take a more conscience approach to eating when the consequences

> of eating a cinnamon role the size of my head are minimal?

>

> I should note that I'm a masters runner..nearly 50 . I'm very versatile and

> run all distances from the mile to Ultra marathons. I run with a lot of

> women who have the exact some issue as I have

>

>

>

--

Avie Linden

University of Michigan - Anthropology

Program in the Environment, History of Art

[Guest guest]

I think that you are awesome!! I really don't care what you weigh even

though I imagine that even a 1 pound weight loss is always good.  I totally

admire you for running so many miles a week and yes, I'm a bit envious as well.

My body just can't take that much jogging.  I think that if you are working so

hard you deserve to eat some treats along with some very sensible eating! Have

fun out there!!

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 6:24 PM

Subject: Re: Not dealing with the problem

know that if u are running that much, you body will need more food! so,

maybe there is some element of feeding your body what it needs, along with

" using " ?

On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 10:14 AM, snowflake.driver <julie.jacobson@...

> wrote:

>

>

> I admit to having dropped a pound over the last couple weeks. I'm getting

> fitter and stronger training for an upcoming race. I've upped my weekly

> running mileage from somewhere in the 50's to 60 miles a week.

>

> But I'm not dealing with the real issue of " using " food for comfort One can

> eat a lot of food running 60 miles a week. It's like my dirty little secret.

>

> So how do I take a more conscience approach to eating when the consequences

> of eating a cinnamon role the size of my head are minimal?

>

> I should note that I'm a masters runner..nearly 50 . I'm very versatile and

> run all distances from the mile to Ultra marathons. I run with a lot of

> women who have the exact some issue as I have

>

> 

>

--

Avie Linden

University of Michigan - Anthropology

Program in the Environment, History of Art

[Guest guest]

Wow!  50 Miles!!!!  You are a studette! 

It is a good question, why do you beat yourself up over a cinnamon roll when

your body can afford it?  

   Livingston

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To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Sun, June 12, 2011 9:14:34 AM

Subject: Not dealing with the problem

 

I admit to having dropped a pound over the last couple weeks. I'm getting fitter

and stronger training for an upcoming race. I've upped my weekly running mileage

from somewhere in the 50's to 60 miles a week.

But I'm not dealing with the real issue of " using " food for comfort One can eat

a lot of food running 60 miles a week. It's like my dirty little secret.

So how do I take a more conscience approach to eating when the consequences of

eating a cinnamon role the size of my head are minimal?

I should note that I'm a masters runner..nearly 50 . I'm very versatile and run

all distances from the mile to Ultra marathons. I run with a lot of women who

have the exact some issue as I have

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I think I understand the issue here. It's when you are going against your own

intentions or belief system.

For me it's having a ciggarette one a month when I whole heartedly hate smoking

and don't want to put that crap in my body. But then why do I do it and then

beat myself up over it. In IOWL episode #3, talks about how our brains

don't understand negative goals. That really struck a nerve with me. I have to

stop telling myself what I can't have and start to focus on what I want to have.

For me its a healthy body free of toxins, inner peace, and energy. Then focus

on what I can do to foster that.

Anyway, running like you do you should figure what rewards you can give yourself

for working so hard. Maybe the running and high u get is the reward. What are

you doing it for? Maybe that is the underlying issue? Sometimes want to let go

of old beliefs that no longer are of value to us.

Hope this makes sense.

Good luck!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 12, 2011, at 10:14 AM, " snowflake.driver "

wrote:

> I admit to having dropped a pound over the last couple weeks. I'm getting

fitter and stronger training for an upcoming race. I've upped my weekly running

mileage from somewhere in the 50's to 60 miles a week.

>

> But I'm not dealing with the real issue of " using " food for comfort One can

eat a lot of food running 60 miles a week. It's like my dirty little secret.

>

> So how do I take a more conscience approach to eating when the consequences of

eating a cinnamon role the size of my head are minimal?

>

> I should note that I'm a masters runner..nearly 50 . I'm very versatile and

run all distances from the mile to Ultra marathons. I run with a lot of women

who have the exact some issue as I have

>

>

[Guest guest]

First, props to you for your running. It's wonderful that you are doing so much

so well. I really admire your efforts.

As for your concern, I think there are two elements. The first is physical.

Your body is burning calories at a great rate because of all the running. I

think it's a mistake, though, to assume that the impact of a giant cinnamon role

is minimal. It might have a minimal effect on your weight, but a profound one on

your organs. Your metabolism still has to deal with all those simple sugars and

fats, your pancreas still has to kick it up, etc. Even if you don't end up

feeling groggy or jittery a couple of hours later, it's important to realize

that those empty calories are not the best fuel for your awesome, hard-working

body.

Think of your runner's body as a beautiful home, your home. You've rearranged

the furniture, cleared out all the cobwebs, dusted, polished, and organized.

Everything is running smoothly. You wouldn't go out and buy a giant bag of dirt

and dump it all over the carpet, now would you? No matter how much you love

making mud pies? In fact, if you really wanted mud pies, you could go ahead and

make them, but I bet you'd be sure to contain the damage, right?

Having your cinnamon roll is no different. If you really want one, have one. But

do it in a way that contains the damage. Make an occasion of it. I know it seems

silly. But if you have a little, perfect, gourmet cinnamon roll, and you have it

on fine china, sitting at the table, if you CELEBRATE that cinnamon roll, I

think you'll find that a little goes a long way.

That brings me to the second element. If that cinnamon roll is about rewarding

yourself, you can downsize it, make it a celebration, and either keep it or

replace it with another reward in time. But if the pastry is a way of

undermining yourself or of " punishing " yourself for something, then you can't

get past it until you deal with what's underneath.

There's an easy way to tell which is which. If you make an occasion out of that

food reward, as above, it can help you figure out what's going on. The key is to

be invested in the moment, to be fully present. If you make the food the sole

focus, and you eat it very slowly, experiencing every bite to the fullest,

chewing slowly, eliminating distractions, your body will tell you what it wants.

If that cinnamon roll only gives you what you're craving if it is eaten quickly,

stuffed down while you are reading or watching TV, then it isn't food, it's

medicine. If your " treat " is to become numb or to stifle some emotion, then you

have to address the issue before you can move on.

Wow, I didn't mean to write an essay; sorry that was so long. I hope some of it

helps anyway. Best of luck in your upcoming race.

Sent from my iPhone

[Guest guest]

WOW ANITA!!  You wrote a masterpiece!!

I LOVE that concept of medicine ... oh so true!

thank you for sharing!

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To: " insideoutweightloss " <insideoutweightloss >

Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 10:56 AM

Subject: Re: Not dealing with the problem

 

First, props to you for your running. It's wonderful that you are doing so much

so well. I really admire your efforts.

As for your concern, I think there are two elements. The first is physical.

Your body is burning calories at a great rate because of all the running. I

think it's a mistake, though, to assume that the impact of a giant cinnamon role

is minimal. It might have a minimal effect on your weight, but a profound one on

your organs. Your metabolism still has to deal with all those simple sugars and

fats, your pancreas still has to kick it up, etc. Even if you don't end up

feeling groggy or jittery a couple of hours later, it's important to realize

that those empty calories are not the best fuel for your awesome, hard-working

body.

Think of your runner's body as a beautiful home, your home. You've rearranged

the furniture, cleared out all the cobwebs, dusted, polished, and organized.

Everything is running smoothly. You wouldn't go out and buy a giant bag of dirt

and dump it all over the carpet, now would you? No matter how much you love

making mud pies? In fact, if you really wanted mud pies, you could go ahead and

make them, but I bet you'd be sure to contain the damage, right?

Having your cinnamon roll is no different. If you really want one, have one. But

do it in a way that contains the damage. Make an occasion of it. I know it seems

silly. But if you have a little, perfect, gourmet cinnamon roll, and you have it

on fine china, sitting at the table, if you CELEBRATE that cinnamon roll, I

think you'll find that a little goes a long way.

That brings me to the second element. If that cinnamon roll is about rewarding

yourself, you can downsize it, make it a celebration, and either keep it or

replace it with another reward in time. But if the pastry is a way of

undermining yourself or of " punishing " yourself for something, then you can't

get past it until you deal with what's underneath.

There's an easy way to tell which is which. If you make an occasion out of that

food reward, as above, it can help you figure out what's going on. The key is to

be invested in the moment, to be fully present. If you make the food the sole

focus, and you eat it very slowly, experiencing every bite to the fullest,

chewing slowly, eliminating distractions, your body will tell you what it wants.

If that cinnamon roll only gives you what you're craving if it is eaten quickly,

stuffed down while you are reading or watching TV, then it isn't food, it's

medicine. If your " treat " is to become numb or to stifle some emotion, then you

have to address the issue before you can move on.

Wow, I didn't mean to write an essay; sorry that was so long. I hope some of it

helps anyway. Best of luck in your upcoming race.

Sent from my iPhone

[Guest guest]

I really appreciate the perceptive feedback. It is definitly medication for me.

There was a time in my life when I seemed have it under better control..odly

when I was in treatment I was learning so much about loving myself that I was

shopping at the fancy grocery store and eating luxury foods that were easy to

prepare.

I lived in downtown Seattle then and I'd pick up a fish and fruit at the famous

Pike Street Market.