Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Tilley! I totally agree and think you've got this right. Thanks for your help ....I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Tilley! I totally agree and think you've got this right. Thanks for your help ....I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Tilley! I totally agree and think you've got this right. Thanks for your help ....I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 > > Hi folks, > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > Tilley > Bells are ringing everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 > > Hi folks, > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > Tilley > Bells are ringing everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 > > Hi folks, > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > Tilley > Bells are ringing everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Absolutely Tilley!! I'm currently on a bit of a candy binge - this always happens to me when I haven't had something like this for a while. I know this will run its course soon and I also need to get back into a routine as I have been a bit 'scattered' by projects and letting little things I want done go waiting. Eating to 'treat' and 'fill' - yikes! Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hi folks, > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > Tilley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Absolutely Tilley!! I'm currently on a bit of a candy binge - this always happens to me when I haven't had something like this for a while. I know this will run its course soon and I also need to get back into a routine as I have been a bit 'scattered' by projects and letting little things I want done go waiting. Eating to 'treat' and 'fill' - yikes! Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hi folks, > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > Tilley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Absolutely Tilley!! I'm currently on a bit of a candy binge - this always happens to me when I haven't had something like this for a while. I know this will run its course soon and I also need to get back into a routine as I have been a bit 'scattered' by projects and letting little things I want done go waiting. Eating to 'treat' and 'fill' - yikes! Katcha IEing since March 2007 > > Hi folks, > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > Tilley > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Tilley, Yes! I usually take a snack and lunch, often with a couple of options. It really does help when I'm in such a place where my food choices are limited. A couple of days ago I went to school without enough food. I actually was starved and knew I needed some carbs, something substantial and nutritious. But it wasn't there. So I ended up eating the only thing I could find, part of a bowl of leftover caramel dip for fruit. It tasted good, but was not what my body was asking for. This is where making the effort to take care of myself, in ways such as making the effort to get the food together, makes a difference. I'm currently very frustrated because I can't seem to strike a balance between taking care of myself and my work, which is teaching. Seems it takes up all my time, and then, while I want to go to the gym, by the time I finish getting my room together after school, I'm too doggone tired. While this has nothing to do with eating, it does. Sara > > > > Hi folks, > > > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > > > Tilley > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Tilley, Yes! I usually take a snack and lunch, often with a couple of options. It really does help when I'm in such a place where my food choices are limited. A couple of days ago I went to school without enough food. I actually was starved and knew I needed some carbs, something substantial and nutritious. But it wasn't there. So I ended up eating the only thing I could find, part of a bowl of leftover caramel dip for fruit. It tasted good, but was not what my body was asking for. This is where making the effort to take care of myself, in ways such as making the effort to get the food together, makes a difference. I'm currently very frustrated because I can't seem to strike a balance between taking care of myself and my work, which is teaching. Seems it takes up all my time, and then, while I want to go to the gym, by the time I finish getting my room together after school, I'm too doggone tired. While this has nothing to do with eating, it does. Sara > > > > Hi folks, > > > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > > > Tilley > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Brilliant, Tilley! Thanks for making that chocolate " for " all of us! Best, Abby  > > Hi folks, > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > Tilley > Bells are ringing everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I know exactly what you mean about the teaching time. I have to exercise in the morning because I am completely fried after school. It gets out at 3:05, but I can't get it together to leave before 4:00, and I too am too tired, and usually too hungry to do anything then. Tilley > > > > > > Hi folks, > > > > > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > > > > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > > > > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > > > > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > > > > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > > > > > Tilley > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I know exactly what you mean about the teaching time. I have to exercise in the morning because I am completely fried after school. It gets out at 3:05, but I can't get it together to leave before 4:00, and I too am too tired, and usually too hungry to do anything then. Tilley > > > > > > Hi folks, > > > > > > I have been thinking about the on-going discussion about those little demons--the M & Ms, or the wrapped mints, or, for me, the Christmas Hersheys kisses that are white with little bits of crushed candy canes in them. I took a whole bunch of them to work yesterday, thinking I needed some kind of treat, and surely that would be enough, but I ate them ALL, and would have eaten more if I had had them..... And someone has been leaving yogurt (ie sugar) covered raisins and cranberries in the office, and I have been eating a ton of those too, even though they aren't all that great..... > > > > > > But I was thinking about all this discussion about legalizing, and eventually getting over this compulsion, but I wasn't feeling the compulsion earlier, when I had my pecan pie in the freezer, and I started wondering if I was eating the kisses as a kind of compensation. Since I don't have what I REALLY want, I still want a treat, and this is the only thing that is there. > > > > > > So to test my theory, I bought ingredients for and made a German chocolate cake last night, complete with coconut pecan frosting. The MOMENT I even made that decision, I had no desire for the kisses. I didn't have any need to sample the batter (though I did lick a little off the beaters, and taste the frosting once), or even to have a piece of the cake last night when it was finished. > > > > > > This morning I had a piece of cake for breakfast (it was incredibly yummy) and took my oatmeal to school to eat later in case I got hungry, which I did, but only had time to eat a few bites between classes. I also have a big chunk of cake with me here, but I don't have any inclination to eat anything sweet right now. > > > > > > So.....what I am proposing (for myself anyway) is that it's not the kisses that I need to get over, but that I need to figure out what it is that I really truly want, and have THAT available, so that I don't go seeking lesser things as compensation. Does this strike any bells with any of you? > > > > > > Tilley > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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