Re: Calling former clean your plate cub members

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Mali-Time. I think (hope that's the answer.) I've been working on IE since April and I find I still do that often. I look at it this way. At least now, I'm consciously aware of what I'm doing, and even that is a huge step in the right direction. Plus, I find that even if I must finish something, often times it's still less than what it used to be because I am putting less on my plate, so I'm counting that as progress too.DawnTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Sat, October 16, 2010 8:36:04 PMSubject: Calling former "clean your plate" cub members

Hi all,

Its me again

I'm having another issue that I'm struggling with... I now finally have a good sense of when I'm full and when I'm satisfied. I feel so much more in tune with my body and its great to know that I finally "get it"! The problem I have is that even when I recognize that I'm full or satisfied, I continue to eat sometimes... correction, most of the time. I don't know why I can't get myself to stop, even when I know that I can have more later if I want to. I don't think its emotional either. Perhaps its because I've been part of the "clean your plate" club for so long, having grown up in a war and being told constantly not to "waste" food. I've reread the chapters related to this, but still, I just can't help the feeling to want to "finish" and clean my plate.

I tried pouring less in my plate, but its other things too: like feeling like I have to finish the sandwich or burrito or the slice of pizza or the ice cream cone, etc... even when I'm fully aware that I'm satisfied and full half-way (or even less than that sometimes).

Anyone experience something similar? Any tips on how to overcome this?

Thanks so much!

Mali

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Mali,I agree that time can be hugely helpful. Just being conscious of this is a huge step! A couple of other suggestions... try leaving food on your plate every single time you eat, no matter what. even if it's a single bite of rice. if you really want every bite on your plate, get seconds... enough to leave a little on your plate. if this is too hard, try removing a little bit of your food from your plate BEFORE you start eating.

some of this, i think, is just learning to make a new habit. leaving food when you are used to cleaning the plate is a hugely different habit!best,abby

 

Mali-Time.  I think (hope that's the answer.)  I've been working on IE since April and I find I still do that often.  I look at it this way.  At least now, I'm consciously aware of what I'm doing, and even that is a huge step in the right direction.  Plus, I find that even if I must finish something, often times it's still less than what it used to be because I am putting less on my plate, so I'm counting that as progress too.

Dawn

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Sent: Sat, October 16, 2010 8:36:04 PMSubject: Calling former " clean your plate " cub members

 

Hi all,

Its me again

I'm having another issue that I'm struggling with... I now finally have a good sense of when I'm full and when I'm satisfied. I feel so much more in tune with my body and its great to know that I finally " get it " ! The problem I have is that even when I recognize that I'm full or satisfied, I continue to eat sometimes... correction, most of the time. I don't know why I can't get myself to stop, even when I know that I can have more later if I want to. I don't think its emotional either. Perhaps its because I've been part of the " clean your plate " club for so long, having grown up in a war and being told constantly not to " waste " food. I've reread the chapters related to this, but still, I just can't help the feeling to want to " finish " and clean my plate.

I tried pouring less in my plate, but its other things too: like feeling like I have to finish the sandwich or burrito or the slice of pizza or the ice cream cone, etc... even when I'm fully aware that I'm satisfied and full half-way (or even less than that sometimes).

Anyone experience something similar? Any tips on how to overcome this?

Thanks so much!

Mali

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I took it slow and worked on one meal at a time and made myself more present and

paid more attention to when/what I'm eating. I'm doing well with every meal and

snack except dinner. I'm currently working on dinner as I don't understand why

I still overeat at dinner and sometimes in the evening I go to the cupboard and

nibble even though I know I'm no longer hungry. Sometimes it's the taste,

sometimes it's because I've paid for this meal at a restaurant and I don't want

to waste it as it won't taste the same as leftovers. I'm trying to eat away

from the TV as that helps.

Jo.

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> Hi all,

> Its me again

> I'm having another issue that I'm struggling with... I now finally have a good

sense of when I'm full and when I'm satisfied. I feel so much more in tune with

my body and its great to know that I finally " get it " ! The problem I have is

that even when I recognize that I'm full or satisfied, I continue to eat

sometimes... correction, most of the time. I don't know why I can't get myself

to stop, even when I know that I can have more later if I want to. I don't

think its emotional either. Perhaps its because I've been part of the " clean

your plate " club for so long, having grown up in a war and being told constantly

not to " waste " food. I've reread the chapters related to this, but still, I

just can't help the feeling to want to " finish " and clean my plate.

> I tried pouring less in my plate, but its other things too: like feeling like

I have to finish the sandwich or burrito or the slice of pizza or the ice cream

cone, etc... even when I'm fully aware that I'm satisfied and full half-way (or

even less than that sometimes).

> Anyone experience something similar? Any tips on how to overcome this?

> Thanks so much!

> Mali

>