Guest guest Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 Laurie,What you wrote about the cookie diet was hysterical. There is no end to diets and deprivation, and the mad (non-)thinking that goes into them.I've got the BBQ syndrome, in which I watch my husband and daughter pack it away and think I can move my bar just a little, which makes me eat more than I'm comfortable with, and possibly go on for more. I love reading when people on this network have truly managed to tune into their real needs and desires, and secretly wonder if I ever will. My book club is meeting Friday and we have good cooks and great food along with our discussions. This week it's BBQ. I notice my husband and I are the ones to take bigger portions and sometimes seconds. I know I feel, When am I going to get this again? as I dig in for more. The other people in the group love food, but take smaller portions and rarely seconds. I try it and feel deprived. Well that makes me feel sad writing it, so that's a good thing to look at. For special occasions, it seems that overeating is my way to make it special. I grew up in a culture where that is indeed the measure, so that's a big message to undo. There must be another occasion out there to enjoy down the road! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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