Growing up, two things were seared into my brain--eat everything on my plate because children were starving in Africa AND whatever the occasion, you use food to celebrate/mourn etc.
My Italian makes a lasagna for everything. If something good happens--I get a new job, have a baby, got an A on my report card, it's Wednesday, WHATEVER--have a lasagna. If something bad happens--a boyfriend broke up with me, got a speeding ticket, had a long day at work, kids acted crazy, the mail was late--HAVE A LASAGNA. The mental association you make with food has a lot to do with your weight and even eating disorders I think. I don't need a lasagna because I got hired or fired.
Food is supposed to simply fuel our body--not act as anything else. Sure it can taste good but there is no reason to eat junk OR eat until you are so full you feel like exploding. We are supposed to eat whole foods that serve a purpose, like strengthen our muscles, enhance our brain development, regulate our insulin. I am fairly sure that Big Macs and Twinkies do not do any of those things (not to mention they are made of chemicals).
So how do we change our mindset? How do I put aside everything I have ever been taught and learn a new way to eat? I think this is really the first hurdle for me personally to start seeing some real progress.
PS I didnt post my weight loss because I was sick, so I felt like the results might be skewed. I will post this Friday and if it is still gone, great. If not, well we know why.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Food For Fuel
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I didn't come from a family that insisted we finish all the food on our plates...we just did and often asked for more!! There were four children and all of us had issues well into adulthood with food. Like you though we did eat when we were happy, sad, mad, bored and every other emotion in between. I can remember the four of us kids going to the corner store with my father for our nightly treat of pop, chips, chocolate and or candy!
You know it is funny...I think I've read every book, followed every diet at least once and some many times, I've seen two nutritionists, I honestly know more than the average person about healthy eating and exercise...I gained and lost weight for years when I wanted/needed to...but for the past 5 years I can't seem to stay on track and it is only getting worse!
The issue I have with food I've had for as long as I can remember...up until now I was able to keep it under control to a certain degree.
Ok...enough of that...just know I've probably been were you are...I know we are all different but I've experienced some of the same issues/feelings/thoughts!
You have a great attitude...do the best you can...
I read something interesting a few months ago... "there is no such thing as will power when it comes to dieting, eating healthy etc., it is all about making the DECISION to eat healthy and exercise , then following through with your decision"...I have to say I agree!
It seems to me you have made the decision...
Cheers
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