Re: Re: Eating at weird times

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Way to go Mimi! That awesome that you are following your own cues and feeling good about it!

And how wonderful that your husband is supportive!

I tend to eat on a similar schedule myself. I enjoy waking up hungry now, though it was an adjustment at first.

Best,

Abby

Whose 14 day old daughter thoroughly embraces the idea of eating at non-traditional times!

> What an encouraging post! And what a great idea--packing up your dinner to eat the next day at work. Your pattern sounds very similar to what my body seems to want to do, and that's great that it doesn't bother your husband. I've started doing this just a little bit--sitting down with my family with a glass of wine while they eat dinner, because I really truly am not usually hungry at that time, whereas I'm ravenous around 4, and usually eat what could totally be considered dinner.

> > Tilley> > >>>> I thought I would chime in on a topic we discussed recently: eating at " nontraditional " times and not eating with family. I think mealtimes are a wonderful ritualistic time, where you can really connect with loved ones. I love big family meals and the idea of nourishing people with food. However, this idea was getting in the way of my well-being and natural body rhythms. I've always liked to eat the bulk of my food during the afternoon. My body seems to want lunch around 11 am and " dinner " around 3 pm. I am rarely hungry in the evenings.

>>  >> For the longest time, this was unacceptable to me. I worried that if I didn't spend the evenings with some kind of food task, I would feel empty. After all, the great excitement of going home after work was preparing and eating dinner. So, I would eat lunch as late as possible and power my way, hungry and weak, through the afternoon. Going home on public transportation, I would feel nauseated and headachy with hunger. But I though this was good!

>>  >> I have recently started bringing two meals to work. I eat one around 11 and one later in the afternoon. I eat very little or nothing in the evenings, because I am no longer hungry. I sit with my husband and have some comforting hot tea and drink a glass of steamed milk with a good book before bed. It feels so good.  My husband hasn't batted an eye, as he is an intuitive eater by nature and would never dream of eating for any reason other than hunger. I still love to cook and prepare food after work. Now, however, I think of how good it will taste tomorrow in my lunchbox. When you REALLY stop fighting with yourself, the rewards are endless. I am still experimenting and prepared for the fact that in a few months, weeks, or years, I may want to eat at 12 and 7 or 9 and 2. I will try my hardest to stay flexible and really listen to my body instead of blindly following a routine.

>>  >> Mimi>> >> >>  >>> >

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Way to go Mimi! That awesome that you are following your own cues and feeling good about it!

And how wonderful that your husband is supportive!

I tend to eat on a similar schedule myself. I enjoy waking up hungry now, though it was an adjustment at first.

Best,

Abby

Whose 14 day old daughter thoroughly embraces the idea of eating at non-traditional times!

> What an encouraging post! And what a great idea--packing up your dinner to eat the next day at work. Your pattern sounds very similar to what my body seems to want to do, and that's great that it doesn't bother your husband. I've started doing this just a little bit--sitting down with my family with a glass of wine while they eat dinner, because I really truly am not usually hungry at that time, whereas I'm ravenous around 4, and usually eat what could totally be considered dinner.

> > Tilley> > >>>> I thought I would chime in on a topic we discussed recently: eating at " nontraditional " times and not eating with family. I think mealtimes are a wonderful ritualistic time, where you can really connect with loved ones. I love big family meals and the idea of nourishing people with food. However, this idea was getting in the way of my well-being and natural body rhythms. I've always liked to eat the bulk of my food during the afternoon. My body seems to want lunch around 11 am and " dinner " around 3 pm. I am rarely hungry in the evenings.

>>  >> For the longest time, this was unacceptable to me. I worried that if I didn't spend the evenings with some kind of food task, I would feel empty. After all, the great excitement of going home after work was preparing and eating dinner. So, I would eat lunch as late as possible and power my way, hungry and weak, through the afternoon. Going home on public transportation, I would feel nauseated and headachy with hunger. But I though this was good!

>>  >> I have recently started bringing two meals to work. I eat one around 11 and one later in the afternoon. I eat very little or nothing in the evenings, because I am no longer hungry. I sit with my husband and have some comforting hot tea and drink a glass of steamed milk with a good book before bed. It feels so good.  My husband hasn't batted an eye, as he is an intuitive eater by nature and would never dream of eating for any reason other than hunger. I still love to cook and prepare food after work. Now, however, I think of how good it will taste tomorrow in my lunchbox. When you REALLY stop fighting with yourself, the rewards are endless. I am still experimenting and prepared for the fact that in a few months, weeks, or years, I may want to eat at 12 and 7 or 9 and 2. I will try my hardest to stay flexible and really listen to my body instead of blindly following a routine.

>>  >> Mimi>> >> >>  >>> >

[Guest guest]

Way to go Mimi! That awesome that you are following your own cues and feeling good about it!

And how wonderful that your husband is supportive!

I tend to eat on a similar schedule myself. I enjoy waking up hungry now, though it was an adjustment at first.

Best,

Abby

Whose 14 day old daughter thoroughly embraces the idea of eating at non-traditional times!

> What an encouraging post! And what a great idea--packing up your dinner to eat the next day at work. Your pattern sounds very similar to what my body seems to want to do, and that's great that it doesn't bother your husband. I've started doing this just a little bit--sitting down with my family with a glass of wine while they eat dinner, because I really truly am not usually hungry at that time, whereas I'm ravenous around 4, and usually eat what could totally be considered dinner.

> > Tilley> > >>>> I thought I would chime in on a topic we discussed recently: eating at " nontraditional " times and not eating with family. I think mealtimes are a wonderful ritualistic time, where you can really connect with loved ones. I love big family meals and the idea of nourishing people with food. However, this idea was getting in the way of my well-being and natural body rhythms. I've always liked to eat the bulk of my food during the afternoon. My body seems to want lunch around 11 am and " dinner " around 3 pm. I am rarely hungry in the evenings.

>>  >> For the longest time, this was unacceptable to me. I worried that if I didn't spend the evenings with some kind of food task, I would feel empty. After all, the great excitement of going home after work was preparing and eating dinner. So, I would eat lunch as late as possible and power my way, hungry and weak, through the afternoon. Going home on public transportation, I would feel nauseated and headachy with hunger. But I though this was good!

>>  >> I have recently started bringing two meals to work. I eat one around 11 and one later in the afternoon. I eat very little or nothing in the evenings, because I am no longer hungry. I sit with my husband and have some comforting hot tea and drink a glass of steamed milk with a good book before bed. It feels so good.  My husband hasn't batted an eye, as he is an intuitive eater by nature and would never dream of eating for any reason other than hunger. I still love to cook and prepare food after work. Now, however, I think of how good it will taste tomorrow in my lunchbox. When you REALLY stop fighting with yourself, the rewards are endless. I am still experimenting and prepared for the fact that in a few months, weeks, or years, I may want to eat at 12 and 7 or 9 and 2. I will try my hardest to stay flexible and really listen to my body instead of blindly following a routine.

>>  >> Mimi>> >> >>  >>> >

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Abby: Welcome to that new IE baby girl.  Sandy

 

Way to go Mimi! That awesome that you are following your own cues and feeling good about it!

And how wonderful that your husband is supportive!

I tend to eat on a similar schedule myself. I enjoy waking up hungry now, though it was an adjustment at first.

Best,

Abby

Whose 14 day old daughter thoroughly embraces the idea of eating at non-traditional times!

> What an encouraging post! And what a great idea--packing up your dinner to eat the next day at work. Your pattern sounds very similar to what my body seems to want to do, and that's great that it doesn't bother your husband. I've started doing this just a little bit--sitting down with my family with a glass of wine while they eat dinner, because I really truly am not usually hungry at that time, whereas I'm ravenous around 4, and usually eat what could totally be considered dinner.

> > Tilley> > >>

>> I thought I would chime in on a topic we discussed recently: eating at " nontraditional " times and not eating with family. I think mealtimes are a wonderful ritualistic time, where you can really connect with loved ones. I love big family meals and the idea of nourishing people with food. However, this idea was getting in the way of my well-being and natural body rhythms. I've always liked to eat the bulk of my food during the afternoon. My body seems to want lunch around 11 am and " dinner " around 3 pm. I am rarely hungry in the evenings.

>>  >> For the longest time, this was unacceptable to me. I worried that if I didn't spend the evenings with some kind of food task, I would feel empty. After all, the great excitement of going home after work was preparing and eating dinner. So, I would eat lunch as late as possible and power my way, hungry and weak, through the afternoon. Going home on public transportation, I would feel nauseated and headachy with hunger. But I though this was good!

>>  >> I have recently started bringing two meals to work. I eat one around 11 and one later in the afternoon. I eat very little or nothing in the evenings, because I am no longer hungry. I sit with my husband and have some comforting hot tea and drink a glass of steamed milk with a good book before bed. It feels so good.  My husband hasn't batted an eye, as he is an intuitive eater by nature and would never dream of eating for any reason other than hunger. I still love to cook and prepare food after work. Now, however, I think of how good it will taste tomorrow in my lunchbox. When you REALLY stop fighting with yourself, the rewards are endless. I am still experimenting and prepared for the fact that in a few months, weeks, or years, I may want to eat at 12 and 7 or 9 and 2. I will try my hardest to stay flexible and really listen to my body instead of blindly following a routine.

>>  >> Mimi>> >> >>  >>> >

[Guest guest]

Yep. I think when you take loving care of yourself, your family will eventually get used to it and even start to appreciate it. After all, if mom or dad or wife or husband is happier, everyone benefits.

Mimi

Subject: Re: Eating at weird timesTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 6:40 PM

What an encouraging post! And what a great idea--packing up your dinner to eat the next day at work. Your pattern sounds very similar to what my body seems to want to do, and that's great that it doesn't bother your husband. I've started doing this just a little bit--sitting down with my family with a glass of wine while they eat dinner, because I really truly am not usually hungry at that time, whereas I'm ravenous around 4, and usually eat what could totally be considered dinner.Tilley