Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 YEP!! Sure do eat 'more' just for the taste of it. especially when I either haven't had that for some time and/or I know it will be a while before I get it again. Plus with food that is at its max deliciousness as immediately served (hot pizza, ice cold watermelon, freshly made strawberry shortcake etc.) not yumming it through and through until no longer appealing seems almost like a sin to me (ha ha). I can so understand this reaction to special pizza - we found one like that with gorganzola cheese and no tomato sauce base that hubby and I both found miles better than the cheesy messes that usually pass off as pizza. Now we make it for ourselves - just every so often too. Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 YEP!! Sure do eat 'more' just for the taste of it. especially when I either haven't had that for some time and/or I know it will be a while before I get it again. Plus with food that is at its max deliciousness as immediately served (hot pizza, ice cold watermelon, freshly made strawberry shortcake etc.) not yumming it through and through until no longer appealing seems almost like a sin to me (ha ha). I can so understand this reaction to special pizza - we found one like that with gorganzola cheese and no tomato sauce base that hubby and I both found miles better than the cheesy messes that usually pass off as pizza. Now we make it for ourselves - just every so often too. Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 YEP!! Sure do eat 'more' just for the taste of it. especially when I either haven't had that for some time and/or I know it will be a while before I get it again. Plus with food that is at its max deliciousness as immediately served (hot pizza, ice cold watermelon, freshly made strawberry shortcake etc.) not yumming it through and through until no longer appealing seems almost like a sin to me (ha ha). I can so understand this reaction to special pizza - we found one like that with gorganzola cheese and no tomato sauce base that hubby and I both found miles better than the cheesy messes that usually pass off as pizza. Now we make it for ourselves - just every so often too. Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Oh, my, yes. That's the main reason I have trouble stopping. I want more of the taste. And the texture, and the feel. Absolutely. It doesn't have to be an unusual treat. If it tastes good, I want more. It's a real problem.Ellie Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Yes! If I'm loving something, I will finish it! For sure, it's so hard not to, and like Ellie said, it can be a real problem for me. I am wondering about this though, as I watched my 20 year old daughter (home from college) eat this last few weeks. She would CRAVE things- a bagel, cookies, whatever. Got SO excited when she got them, but NEVER finishes. She has awesome hunger signals...which I am trying hard to work on. I cannot count the number of times she said, " I'm full, want to finish it? " to me. I said no each time, but it got me wondering how many times I did over the course of her life. This totally explains to me why she has never had a weight problem. I do not think there is anything wrong with finishing (or eating past satisfied)something we are loving, especially if we don't get it often and it's a special treat!- but I think I personally need to be careful that I am not going into the deprivation eating. (like you stated)and to listen to my hunger signals so I don't eat until I am uncomfortable (leads to unhappiness physically and emotionally). I think you said it best when you said it was your mind and not your body telling you to keep eating.(If we are still craving it the next day, we can always go back for more is what I try telling myself. SOmetimes this works sometimes not). I am really liking noticing these things about myself and others too. I really believe awareness is the first step to making peace with myself! :)Val > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Yes! If I'm loving something, I will finish it! For sure, it's so hard not to, and like Ellie said, it can be a real problem for me. I am wondering about this though, as I watched my 20 year old daughter (home from college) eat this last few weeks. She would CRAVE things- a bagel, cookies, whatever. Got SO excited when she got them, but NEVER finishes. She has awesome hunger signals...which I am trying hard to work on. I cannot count the number of times she said, " I'm full, want to finish it? " to me. I said no each time, but it got me wondering how many times I did over the course of her life. This totally explains to me why she has never had a weight problem. I do not think there is anything wrong with finishing (or eating past satisfied)something we are loving, especially if we don't get it often and it's a special treat!- but I think I personally need to be careful that I am not going into the deprivation eating. (like you stated)and to listen to my hunger signals so I don't eat until I am uncomfortable (leads to unhappiness physically and emotionally). I think you said it best when you said it was your mind and not your body telling you to keep eating.(If we are still craving it the next day, we can always go back for more is what I try telling myself. SOmetimes this works sometimes not). I am really liking noticing these things about myself and others too. I really believe awareness is the first step to making peace with myself! :)Val > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Sometimes I think continuing can also be about wanting to prolong the emotional experience -- of having a special night out, of allowing yourself this special food (especially if we've restricted in the recent past)... maybe addressing the emotional aspect, assuring one's self that you will have this special experience again soon (ideally as soon as you crave it) will allow yourself to stop sooner? Best, Abby  Yes! If I'm loving something, I will finish it! For sure, it's so hard not to, and like Ellie said, it can be a real problem for me. I am wondering about this though, as I watched my 20 year old daughter (home from college) eat this last few weeks. She would CRAVE things- a bagel, cookies, whatever. Got SO excited when she got them, but NEVER finishes. She has awesome hunger signals...which I am trying hard to work on. I cannot count the number of times she said, " I'm full, want to finish it? " to me. I said no each time, but it got me wondering how many times I did over the course of her life. This totally explains to me why she has never had a weight problem. I do not think there is anything wrong with finishing (or eating past satisfied)something we are loving, especially if we don't get it often and it's a special treat!- but I think I personally need to be careful that I am not going into the deprivation eating. (like you stated)and to listen to my hunger signals so I don't eat until I am uncomfortable (leads to unhappiness physically and emotionally). I think you said it best when you said it was your mind and not your body telling you to keep eating.(If we are still craving it the next day, we can always go back for more is what I try telling myself. SOmetimes this works sometimes not). I am really liking noticing these things about myself and others too. I really believe awareness is the first step to making peace with myself! :)Val > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Sometimes I think continuing can also be about wanting to prolong the emotional experience -- of having a special night out, of allowing yourself this special food (especially if we've restricted in the recent past)... maybe addressing the emotional aspect, assuring one's self that you will have this special experience again soon (ideally as soon as you crave it) will allow yourself to stop sooner? Best, Abby  Yes! If I'm loving something, I will finish it! For sure, it's so hard not to, and like Ellie said, it can be a real problem for me. I am wondering about this though, as I watched my 20 year old daughter (home from college) eat this last few weeks. She would CRAVE things- a bagel, cookies, whatever. Got SO excited when she got them, but NEVER finishes. She has awesome hunger signals...which I am trying hard to work on. I cannot count the number of times she said, " I'm full, want to finish it? " to me. I said no each time, but it got me wondering how many times I did over the course of her life. This totally explains to me why she has never had a weight problem. I do not think there is anything wrong with finishing (or eating past satisfied)something we are loving, especially if we don't get it often and it's a special treat!- but I think I personally need to be careful that I am not going into the deprivation eating. (like you stated)and to listen to my hunger signals so I don't eat until I am uncomfortable (leads to unhappiness physically and emotionally). I think you said it best when you said it was your mind and not your body telling you to keep eating.(If we are still craving it the next day, we can always go back for more is what I try telling myself. SOmetimes this works sometimes not). I am really liking noticing these things about myself and others too. I really believe awareness is the first step to making peace with myself! :)Val > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > Sara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 My kids have said that to me a million times too, even as they'd completely dug in with delight and served themselves monstrous seconds or thirds. When they were done, they were done, and yes, I always finished what they'd left. When I finally stopped doing that, maybe ten years ago, was when I started losing weight and stopped getting sick and started exercising and cutting down on the salt that was making me dizzy (I'm not saying it was any one ing at all, but certainly a degree of self-care). My son who's still at home still asks that sometimes, but I almost always say " no, thanks, " but I do have him put it in a container to finish later (either him or me). Tilley > > > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > > > Sara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 My kids have said that to me a million times too, even as they'd completely dug in with delight and served themselves monstrous seconds or thirds. When they were done, they were done, and yes, I always finished what they'd left. When I finally stopped doing that, maybe ten years ago, was when I started losing weight and stopped getting sick and started exercising and cutting down on the salt that was making me dizzy (I'm not saying it was any one ing at all, but certainly a degree of self-care). My son who's still at home still asks that sometimes, but I almost always say " no, thanks, " but I do have him put it in a container to finish later (either him or me). Tilley > > > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > > > Sara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 My kids have said that to me a million times too, even as they'd completely dug in with delight and served themselves monstrous seconds or thirds. When they were done, they were done, and yes, I always finished what they'd left. When I finally stopped doing that, maybe ten years ago, was when I started losing weight and stopped getting sick and started exercising and cutting down on the salt that was making me dizzy (I'm not saying it was any one ing at all, but certainly a degree of self-care). My son who's still at home still asks that sometimes, but I almost always say " no, thanks, " but I do have him put it in a container to finish later (either him or me). Tilley > > > > Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a " specialty " place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. > > > > Sara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 All the time, Sara. Especially when it's something I can rarely get my hands on. Head food instead of stomach food is a huge problem. To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2012 11:22 AM Subject: Just For The Taste Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a "specialty" place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 All the time, Sara. Especially when it's something I can rarely get my hands on. Head food instead of stomach food is a huge problem. To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sunday, January 8, 2012 11:22 AM Subject: Just For The Taste Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a "specialty" place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I actually think this is totally fine once in a while. Normal eaters occasionally eat for taste and, as you say, this was a specialty place that you don't frequent. You were not eating compulsively or excessively and were enjoying the food and the company. Recognizing that you ate the last slice for taste is great awareness, but not something you need to necessarily curb if it's not causing you too much trouble. Mimi Subject: Just For The TasteTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 11:22 AM Do you ever want to eat just for the taste of something? Last Friday night I was out with friends, at a local pizza place, not a chain, but probably the best pizza in town. I was very hungry by the time the pizza arrived at our table, so I ate 2 pieces and was satisfied. However, it tasted SO good that I wanted more of the taste. I cannot discern any feeling I was having that would cause me to eat. I was relaxed and enjoying the conversation. The only thing I can think is that maybe because pizza is something I rarely have, though I like it, it's never one of the things I find myself wanting, and since this was a "specialty" place, maybe I had some sense of deprivation, of needing to eat all I could because I wouldn't be here again? Also, maybe that is my mind, not my body, wanting to eat more.Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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