Guest guest Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Never really thought about that but I do procrastinate what comes after meals sometimes. Crazy...never thought about that before. I guess eatting past fullness is done for all types of reasons. I just gotta figure those reasons out. To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Wed, April 20, 2011 1:19:21 PMSubject: Re: Re: Advice pls.... Dawn,Sometimes I find myself eating past fullness because I don't want to do what comes after the meal; eating is a way to procrastinate what comes next.Also, I think it takes a while practicing IE to figure out when to stop. When I do experience the ease of pushing my plate away, it is way more complicated than just knowing when I am full. It is the complex web of knowing I trust and listen to myself in other areas of my life, not just eating. I guess I just say that to let you know this is a journey, and there are many pieces beyond just understanding what it means to stop when you are full. Continue on your journey, this piece will fall into place. And for the right now, try to have some awareness that you are eating past fullness. And then give yourself permission to do it. It's OK, it is totally your choice.Anne This is very true for me. I know that I am always feeling like I have to finish what is on my plate. BUT...I went out to eat the other day and did not finish what was on my plate. A first for me! It was great! Now, if I could just always practice this. I also tend to eat on a schedule and I have to stop doing that too. To: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Wed, April 20, 2011 11:30:00 AMSubject: Re: Advice pls.... Dawn - could your wanting to continue eating be 'Clean Plate' syndrome? I know that remains a strong 'do' for me. I sometimes wonder if eating in 'courses' would be better or worse instead of 'family style' where one fills a plate and then proceeds to eat. I know that if I remind myself before, or even during, eating that I do NOT have to finish everything on my plate, I stand a better chance of being able to do that. Its like DUH! do I forget that I can always microwave and finish up later if I get hungry then? And I do have 2 very willing plate cleaners (dogs) who are more than willing to help me 'finish' :-) Thanks for reminding me to resume practice of this!KatchaIEing since March 2007>> I can tell when I am full I just can't seem to stop. I guess it is just such a habit to continue eating that it is hard for me to stop. I do see how some of it is still last supper eating and when I recognize that I can stop. But sometimes....I just don't wanna stop ya know? It is crazy. But, I don't feel uncomfortable or anything. Or do I? I mean, to be totally honest....I don't really know how I am suppsed to feel. I have been doing the IE thing now for a little over a month. I have gotten heavier and I am okay with that. I am really just wanting to be healthy is all. But, does a person ever reach a point in which it is not so hard to stop eating. I mean, if I force myself to stop I just feeling like I am dieting. So, how does this work. Any advice would be helpful. Be blessed, ~DawnC~> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Dawn wrote: > I can tell when I am full I just can't seem to stop. I guess it is just > such a habit to continue eating that it is hard for me to stop. I do see > how some of it is still last supper eating and when I recognize that I can > stop. But sometimes....I just don't wanna stop ya know? It is crazy. I have the same problem. It seems like I don't want to stop eating. I still don't get the " I can have more of it later " . Eating is still a whole lot about relaxation for me. Best wishes s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 I understand. For me there's this lingering " fear " that I will not be allowed to have more, like dessert or whatever. I think that is why I eat fast too. If I eat too slowly I will realize I am full/satisfied and then HAVE to stop. Is that the REBEL? Also habit . I start thinking about what I will have for dessert before I am half way through the meal. Some of that comes from childhood adage " finish your meal and you can have dessert " . Maybe I could try having dessert first. That might be an interesting experiment. Right now has been difficult because of Easter Candy(grandson's) and family birthday party with cake and Ice cream. But I am just going to enjoy the day/weekend as it is. I feel good that I have been able to increase my physical activity and it is warm enough here now to swim too. My friend and I are going dancing soon. I need to keep my eye on all the positives and not the negatives. Have a good Holiday weekend everyone. Sandy Dawn wrote: > I can tell when I am full I just can't seem to stop. I guess it is just > such a habit to continue eating that it is hard for me to stop. I do see > how some of it is still last supper eating and when I recognize that I can > stop. But sometimes....I just don't wanna stop ya know? It is crazy. I have the same problem. It seems like I don't want to stop eating. I still don't get the " I can have more of it later " . Eating is still a whole lot about relaxation for me. Best wishes s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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