Calling former clean your plate cub members

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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