Comments on: On Eating (Poorly) After Eating (Well)

By: Naomi

Naomi — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:14:05 +0000

There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also.

By: kittensinthekitchen

kittensinthekitchen — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:02:50 +0000

Ok, the sucky thing is… I just had a lovely chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich on wholegrain bread for lunch and it completely filled me up. Then a co-worker offered some chocolate… and being of weak will I accepted.

So, now I am slightly uncomfortably full, and a little sickened at myself. Yet when I read those magic words ‘salty chips’ I am immediately tempted – and actually have my coat on to go buy some… tut tut tut :-S

By: Transitional Living For Eating Disorder Recovery

Transitional Living For Eating Disorder Recovery — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:13:36 +0000

You can recover and go on to live a happy, productive life, free of obsessive thoughts and behaviors surrounding food, weight, and body image.

By: Shelby

Shelby — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:06:53 +0000

I’m just going to come right out there and say it, when it’s around that time of the month, you cannot keep salt away from me. I try to resist the urges, but then i just end up eating more than i would have had i just eaten what I actually wanted in the first place. I’ve learned that when my body wants salt, it’s best to just give it salt, enjoy it, and move on.

By: Anita

Anita — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:39:00 +0000

I am a baker, and always have my cabinet stocked with a bulk supply of chocolate. Ever since I started doing that, my chocolate consumption has plummetted. So, my suggestion: Stock one of your desk drawers to the brim with potato chips, and EXCESS of chips, and they will instantly lose their crush appeal.

By: j

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:32:32 +0000

I do the same thing, but I have found that kombucha (sp?) green tea kills the craving. I can’t ignore the craving; it just gets louder. I can’t placate it with apples or carrots; I just want chips or chocolate after. But the tea stops it. Which tells me that it’s physical, not emotional or mental.

By: susan

susan — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:21:35 +0000

hi,
i just came upon your site and i love it! i made my new years resolution to make all my own food from scratch and shun all processed foods or pre-prepared foods (though i do eat out at restaurants from time to time). i’ve found it such a great project and it’s radically changed the way i eat, view food, live and time i spend on the web (now reading food blogs!). even with sticking to my resolution, i still find that the vending machine craving comes up despite the fact that i remind myself that i am full and nourished with the best type of food possible. for me it always feels like some sort of rebellion with myself too. but i also think it’s ok to cheat every once in awhile to keep things in perspective. after eating chips from the vending machine i always feel kind of gross which helps me not want to eat them next time. sorry for such a long reply and thanks for writing such a great blog.

By: donna

donna — Sat, 31 May 2008 16:07:12 +0000

I think eating is a way to distract ourselves. When I was busy working on a project, I hardly notice the time when I am not putting stuff in my mouth.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 31 May 2008 03:05:42 +0000

I have the same problem and I can’t figure it out either. I’ve developed a lot of tactics to minimize the damage (i.e. eating on small plates) but I’ve never been able to really get to the bottom of it. I have read that some people have a weak “full” signal. I also think there’s a really clear distinction between “some m&ms ‘sound’ good” (it’s like being hungry with your brain) and needing more food to sustain yourself ( I usually don’t). my only conclusions are that it really takes a multi faceted approach and that I think it’s all about getting through the craving somehow because if you can wait until you aren’t “mentally hungry” anymore, then you’ll truly realize “wait a minute, I’m not hungry” and it will be totally easy not to eat.

By: bob

bob — Sat, 31 May 2008 01:37:49 +0000

Bring some good yogurt to work with you Fage with honey. Pick up some bananas they are about 39 cents a piece.

Get some bottled (in a glass) sparking water.