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That is a big thing with me now, Patti. Stopping when I'm not hungry. I notice that I first start tasting and relishing the food, then when I'm more into it (maybe 6 mouthfuls), I begin to think more about if I'm full. Sometimes I can stop eating, most of the time I cannot after just a few bites, but I'm beginning to think that is normal, too. Because if I'm enjoying the food, naturally I would want to eat more. And if I'm hungry, of course I would want to eat more. I'm getting used to the idea of being "too" full, and of course, I don't want that to happen, so that's where the struggle ensues. But just as I don't want a food that is not enjoyable, the feeling of being too full is something I am learning to love myself and avoid. Tai

To: "IntuitiveEating_Support " <IntuitiveEating_Support >Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 8:55 AMSubject: Re: Why nutrition is relative

Patti, well said. For all of you who have read Gillian's post, much of this for me falls into that last category of honoring your body. But also eat what you like/love, don't eat those you don't like. I love what your nutritionist said about the snickers. I hope you will continue to post more. You have a lot to offer. Even some dissension helps us think more deeply too and leads to more growth if we let it. Thanks for your input. Sandy

No, I don't. In the beginning it was hard but I thought about it old terms: suppose my goal was weight loss. Would I want to spend my money (calories) on something I didn't like? No.

I think the hardest thing to learn on this program is how to stop eating when you've had enough. That's what I'm working on. But boy do I feel better when I do!

Patti