Mar 21, 2018
I really wish people would talk about over-eating as a coping mechanism/side effect of mental illness more.
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I really wish people would talk about over-eating as a coping mechanism/side effect of mental illness more.
“Somewhere...Over-eating Rainbows”
“Also, your sister has been a vegetarian for years...” “...more... turkey?”
Do you practice mindful eating? A good way to both enjoy your food more and avoid over-eating once your stomach is full.
Check out: "Small Habits, Big Changes: How the Tiniest Steps Lead to a Happier, Healthier You"
(via 6 Tips for Resisting the Urge to Overeat at Holiday Feasts)
Don’t get me wrong – I’m the last person to recommend trying to stick to some strict diet on Thanksgiving. I think that (barring severe allergies or food sensitivities) that there are times when we can have ‘legal cheats’ from whatever eating program we might be following. And certainly a holiday spent with loved ones and centered around food is one of them!
What I AM talking about is staying tuned into your own body. It is an act of self-love to listen to your body’s signals. That overstuffed feeling just doesn’t really feel good! And, remember, only you know your own body. While one person might feel full consuming half as much food as you can comfortably eat, for another it might take twice as much to get them to satiation.
Here are a few tips to help you get tuned into YOUR signals and to stay connected to your intentions and to your own feel-good when it comes time for the big feast.
Monday, 13th August, 2018
Today, we stopped at a garden centre on the way home from Harrogate, in North Yorkshire, this lunch-time. Felt a bit mid-day peckish, so ...
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We thought we'd have a sandwich
Just ordinary, plain
An unassuming sandwich ....
Oh here we go again!
It's massive, it's grotesque
And little of me dies
"Will that be all for now, sir?
Perhaps a bowl of fries?"
Just a simple sandwich
And simple pot of tea
Bread .... Filling .... Bread
How hard can simple be?
@eating til stuffed anon: if you think you should be full, then wait a bit (20-30 mins) because your body can take a while to realize its full!
Thanks for the tip!
For this anon.
-Kath