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Lyndzie wrote:I think Idgie is spot on. If there is a question about whether you are hungry, you probably aren’t. And you can always reheat the food later. Jeff had posted some links to some natural hygiene book excerpts, and the writing pointed out that hunger is felt in the mouth, like thirst. Right now, I can feel the desire for food in my mouth. So, is your mouth telling you to eat? If not, save the food for later.
f00die wrote:but im laser-focused on satiety
coz without it, my behavior can get unpredictable (nice way to put it)
it takes calories to run my brain appropriately it seems
so i get concerned (need reassurance)
when im eating less food
coz i dont want bad outcomes
thx for that
viv wrote:f00die wrote:but im laser-focused on satiety
coz without it, my behavior can get unpredictable (nice way to put it)
it takes calories to run my brain appropriately it seems
so i get concerned (need reassurance)
when im eating less food
coz i dont want bad outcomes
thx for that
If you are afraid that you will have "bad outcomes" when you are eating less calories that is a different issue. I like affirmations, e.g.
"I eat as much as I need for my mental and physical health" or something similar. Have you discussed this with your therapist? Maybe something to consider.
Viv
f00die wrote:(recently this has been happening)
im looking at my plate this evening
and half the food i served is still on there
i can eat it, but i could just as easily not
im not "hungry",
but im not sure i should put the plate away
if i finish it, ill be more full than i am now
im worried ill be hungry sooner later
if i put the plate away
usually id label that worry as a sign of hunger
but im full and comfortable
finishing it would reduce my comfort,
but it wouldnt be "uncomfortable" just more full
the guideline also says to not eat when not hungry
when this happened before, the average number of meals
i ate per day went down,
my weight isnt down , but my belt lost another notch
maybe my stomach is getting smaller?
anyway, ill take a couple more bites and put it away
see what happens
id appreciate some input on this thx
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