Guest guest Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed and positive today. I have given myself free choice on what I eat and I have made choices which are surprisingly healthy. I had a small chocolate bar at 10am but I didn't beat myself up about it and I felt satisfied after 1 bar!!! I've been trying to consciously be aware of how my body feels when I'm eating by slowing down and checking in and I'm surprised by what I've found. I noticed the physical sensations in my stomach were satisfied when I'd had my lunch. At this point I'd usually be in search for more to eat. I also noticed a strange sensation which I was unsure if it was hunger or thirst or maybe boredom. I think I'll need to be aware of this one more because as stupid as it sound I'm not sure I know what true hunger feels like as I always eat before that happens. I know I've got a long way to go and I'm sure there will be ups and downs but I'm finding sharing this is helping me reflect and really experience what's going on so Thank you. I got in from work and felt relaxed, I checked in with my hunger levels and I didn't feel I needed anything surprisingly. I decided to run a bath which took approximately 15 mins. I went to get in and it was cold, this pissed me off so I had to top the boiler up and re-run it. While I was waiting for a bath I went in the kitchen and ate some Rivita and hummus. I knew I didn't need it but ate it anyway. Although this was emotionally charged eating I was able to control it and I stopped quicker than I usually would and came away from the kitchen. I looked at the calories on the packet afterwards which made me feel guilty. I suppose at least I was more in control and able to stop it turning in to a binge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Continuous improvement--you identified what was going on. Which means you'll be able to handle it better next time! At an earlier, pre IOWL stage of my weight loss journey, I realized I didn't recognize hunger. When I started getting that " strange sensation " you describe, I learned to start asking myself " Am I hungry or do I just want to eat? " I guess it's like the advice they give to parents of toddlers--don't ask them to pick their clothes from the dresser--give them TWO and only two options. :-) The more I started realizing the answer was " I just want to eat " , the easier it became to identify the feeling before I had to ask the question.... The other side of the coin--I didn't recognize satiety. I relied completely on pre-measuring. This got much better when I bought 's Appetite Adjuster guided journey. I still listen to it on occasion when I notice I'm eating to full, instead of satisfied, a little too often. >________________________________ > >To: insideoutweightloss >Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 12:00 AM >Subject: Today's journal > > > >I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed and positive today. I have given myself free choice on what I eat and I have made choices which are surprisingly healthy. I had a small chocolate bar at 10am but I didn't beat myself up about it and I felt satisfied after  1 bar!!! > >I've been trying to consciously be aware of how my body feels when I'm eating by slowing down and checking in and I'm surprised by what I've found. I noticed the physical sensations in my stomach were satisfied when I'd had my lunch. At this point I'd usually be in search for more to eat. > >I also noticed a strange sensation which I was unsure if it was hunger or  thirst or maybe boredom. I think I'll need to be aware of this one more because as stupid as it sound I'm not sure I know what true hunger feels like as I always eat before that happens. > >I know I've got a long way to go and I'm sure there will be ups and downs but I'm finding sharing this is helping me reflect and really experience what's going on so Thank you. > >I got in from work and felt relaxed, I checked in with my hunger levels and I didn't feel I needed anything surprisingly. I decided to run a bath which took approximately 15 mins. I went to get in and it was cold, this pissed me off so I had to top the boiler up and re-run it. While I was waiting for a bath I went in the kitchen and ate some Rivita and hummus. I knew I didn't need it but ate it anyway. Although this was emotionally charged eating I was able to control it and I stopped quicker than I usually would and came away from the kitchen. I looked at the calories on the packet afterwards which made me feel guilty. I suppose at least I was more in control and able to stop it turning in to a binge. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thank you for your advice and support. Ill try the question of' am i hungry or do i just want to eat'. Learning to only eat most of the time because im hungry and stopping when im full will be a huge breakthrough for me. Its insperational to hear that you have done all this and come out the other side. > > Continuous improvement--you identified what was going on. Which means you'll be able to handle it better next time! > > At an earlier, pre IOWL stage of my weight loss journey, I realized I didn't recognize hunger. When I started getting that " strange sensation " you describe, I learned to start asking myself " Am I hungry or do I just want to eat? " I guess it's like the advice they give to parents of toddlers--don't ask them to pick their clothes from the dresser--give them TWO and only two options. :-) > > The more I started realizing the answer was " I just want to eat " , the easier it became to identify the feeling before I had to ask the question.... > > The other side of the coin--I didn't recognize satiety. I relied completely on pre-measuring. This got much better when I bought 's Appetite Adjuster guided journey. I still listen to it on occasion when I notice I'm eating to full, instead of satisfied, a little too often. > > > > > > >________________________________ > > > >To: insideoutweightloss > >Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 12:00 AM > >Subject: Today's journal > > > > > > > >I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed and positive today. I have given myself free choice on what I eat and I have made choices which are surprisingly healthy. I had a small chocolate bar at 10am but I didn't beat myself up about it and I felt satisfied after  1 bar!!! > > > >I've been trying to consciously be aware of how my body feels when I'm eating by slowing down and checking in and I'm surprised by what I've found. I noticed the physical sensations in my stomach were satisfied when I'd had my lunch. At this point I'd usually be in search for more to eat. > > > >I also noticed a strange sensation which I was unsure if it was hunger or  thirst or maybe boredom. I think I'll need to be aware of this one more because as stupid as it sound I'm not sure I know what true hunger feels like as I always eat before that happens. > > > >I know I've got a long way to go and I'm sure there will be ups and downs but I'm finding sharing this is helping me reflect and really experience what's going on so Thank you. > > > >I got in from work and felt relaxed, I checked in with my hunger levels and I didn't feel I needed anything surprisingly. I decided to run a bath which took approximately 15 mins. I went to get in and it was cold, this pissed me off so I had to top the boiler up and re-run it. While I was waiting for a bath I went in the kitchen and ate some Rivita and hummus. I knew I didn't need it but ate it anyway. Although this was emotionally charged eating I was able to control it and I stopped quicker than I usually would and came away from the kitchen. I looked at the calories on the packet afterwards which made me feel guilty. I suppose at least I was more in control and able to stop it turning in to a binge. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Sent from my iPhone > I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed and positive today. I have given myself free choice on what I eat and I have made choices which are surprisingly healthy. I had a small chocolate bar at 10am but I didn't beat myself up about it and I felt satisfied after 1 bar!!! > > I've been trying to consciously be aware of how my body feels when I'm eating by slowing down and checking in and I'm surprised by what I've found. I noticed the physical sensations in my stomach were satisfied when I'd had my lunch. At this point I'd usually be in search for more to eat. > > I also noticed a strange sensation which I was unsure if it was hunger or thirst or maybe boredom. I think I'll need to be aware of this one more because as stupid as it sound I'm not sure I know what true hunger feels like as I always eat before that happens. > > I know I've got a long way to go and I'm sure there will be ups and downs but I'm finding sharing this is helping me reflect and really experience what's going on so Thank you. > > I got in from work and felt relaxed, I checked in with my hunger levels and I didn't feel I needed anything surprisingly. I decided to run a bath which took approximately 15 mins. I went to get in and it was cold, this pissed me off so I had to top the boiler up and re-run it. While I was waiting for a bath I went in the kitchen and ate some Rivita and hummus. I knew I didn't need it but ate it anyway. Although this was emotionally charged eating I was able to control it and I stopped quicker than I usually would and came away from the kitchen. I looked at the calories on the packet afterwards which made me feel guilty. I suppose at least I was more in control and able to stop it turning in to a binge. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 That is a great story! Congratulations on all of your great choices. Even the snack-you changed the DIF-duration, intensity, and frequency!!! Sent from my iPhone > I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed and positive today. I have given myself free choice on what I eat and I have made choices which are surprisingly healthy. I had a small chocolate bar at 10am but I didn't beat myself up about it and I felt satisfied after 1 bar!!! > > I've been trying to consciously be aware of how my body feels when I'm eating by slowing down and checking in and I'm surprised by what I've found. I noticed the physical sensations in my stomach were satisfied when I'd had my lunch. At this point I'd usually be in search for more to eat. > > I also noticed a strange sensation which I was unsure if it was hunger or thirst or maybe boredom. I think I'll need to be aware of this one more because as stupid as it sound I'm not sure I know what true hunger feels like as I always eat before that happens. > > I know I've got a long way to go and I'm sure there will be ups and downs but I'm finding sharing this is helping me reflect and really experience what's going on so Thank you. > > I got in from work and felt relaxed, I checked in with my hunger levels and I didn't feel I needed anything surprisingly. I decided to run a bath which took approximately 15 mins. I went to get in and it was cold, this pissed me off so I had to top the boiler up and re-run it. While I was waiting for a bath I went in the kitchen and ate some Rivita and hummus. I knew I didn't need it but ate it anyway. Although this was emotionally charged eating I was able to control it and I stopped quicker than I usually would and came away from the kitchen. I looked at the calories on the packet afterwards which made me feel guilty. I suppose at least I was more in control and able to stop it turning in to a binge. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Hi, Just wanted to say I can completely relate to the question, " Am I hungry? " I heard from somewhere that if you're not sure, you probably aren't,although I used to think I was hungry all the time. I listened to 's How To Eat podcast and it helped. Now I use regular mealtimes with one light snack between each meal and that has really helped. advises to eat so that you arrive at the next meal with a good appetite, thus enjoying that next meal more. Good luck! Niki Sent from my iPod > > > Thank you for your advice and support. Ill try the question of' am i hungry or do i just want to eat'. Learning to only eat most of the time because im hungry and stopping when im full will be a huge breakthrough for me. > Its insperational to hear that you have done all this and come out the other side. > > > > > > Continuous improvement--you identified what was going on. Which means you'll be able to handle it better next time! > > > > At an earlier, pre IOWL stage of my weight loss journey, I realized I didn't recognize hunger. When I started getting that " strange sensation " you describe, I learned to start asking myself " Am I hungry or do I just want to eat? " I guess it's like the advice they give to parents of toddlers--don't ask them to pick their clothes from the dresser--give them TWO and only two options. :-) > > > > The more I started realizing the answer was " I just want to eat " , the easier it became to identify the feeling before I had to ask the question.... > > > > The other side of the coin--I didn't recognize satiety. I relied completely on pre-measuring. This got much better when I bought 's Appetite Adjuster guided journey. I still listen to it on occasion when I notice I'm eating to full, instead of satisfied, a little too often. > > > > > > > > > > > > >________________________________ > > > > > >To: insideoutweightloss > > >Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 12:00 AM > > >Subject: Today's journal > > > > > > > > > > > >I'm feeling surprisingly relaxed and positive today. I have given myself free choice on what I eat and I have made choices which are surprisingly healthy. I had a small chocolate bar at 10am but I didn't beat myself up about it and I felt satisfied after  1 bar!!! > > > > > >I've been trying to consciously be aware of how my body feels when I'm eating by slowing down and checking in and I'm surprised by what I've found. I noticed the physical sensations in my stomach were satisfied when I'd had my lunch. At this point I'd usually be in search for more to eat. > > > > > >I also noticed a strange sensation which I was unsure if it was hunger or  thirst or maybe boredom. I think I'll need to be aware of this one more because as stupid as it sound I'm not sure I know what true hunger feels like as I always eat before that happens. > > > > > >I know I've got a long way to go and I'm sure there will be ups and downs but I'm finding sharing this is helping me reflect and really experience what's going on so Thank you. > > > > > >I got in from work and felt relaxed, I checked in with my hunger levels and I didn't feel I needed anything surprisingly. I decided to run a bath which took approximately 15 mins. I went to get in and it was cold, this pissed me off so I had to top the boiler up and re-run it. While I was waiting for a bath I went in the kitchen and ate some Rivita and hummus. I knew I didn't need it but ate it anyway. Although this was emotionally charged eating I was able to control it and I stopped quicker than I usually would and came away from the kitchen. I looked at the calories on the packet afterwards which made me feel guilty. I suppose at least I was more in control and able to stop it turning in to a binge. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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