No More "I can always eat"

pearso21123

It's been 7 months since I've uttered the words, "Well, I can always eat," in response to the question, "Are you hungry?" Now, what flashes through my head:

-How many calories do I have left for the day?
-Am I really hungry, or just bored or need more water?
-Is the food being offered worth the calories?
-Does the food help meet my macros?

I am so much more mindful of what I put into my mouth. No, I can't "always eat," not anymore.

adriennel502

That's such a great change! Well done, keep it up!

ellenartee

Love this! I'm starting to become the same way

AshuhleeMarie

this is great! it is SUCH a great feeling. Last night, I was able to ask myself if I was truly hungry, or just bored, and I answered "bored" honestly! It felt really good to know I'm learning to listen to my body instead of just mindlessly eating. What an awesome NSV, congratulations!

Zombella

I also wonder if what I am eating is worth the calories, etc. If not, then nope. Great job!

cpower4604

That's awesome! It's amazing what questions or thoughts run through my head now that I am more conscious of what I'm eating.

Jilliankosto

Amen sista!

Need2Exerc1se

That is great! But your post makes me feel old. I just realized no one ever asks me if I'm hungry anymore. My grandma used to every time I saw her but she's gone now. Now it's always "What do you have to eat?' I've become the old lady offering food.

chrysalis2015

That's so true. I actually stop and THINK now about what I've got left - not just calories but proteins, sugars, etc. Mentally exhausting but it's getting more automatic lifestyle change....that will last longer. Great job OP

SarBear00b

So very true!!!!

pearso21123

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

That is great! But your post makes me feel old. I just realized no one ever asks me if I'm hungry anymore. My grandma used to every time I saw her but she's gone now. Now it's always "What do you have to eat?' I've become the old lady offering food.

LOL! My husband is the only one who asks me. I work nights and he used to always have food waiting for me when I got home (1 AM). Not anymore. He knows I already ate my calories for the day and if he has food waiting when I come in the door, he's in trouble. It's still nice that he asks, even though the answer is "I've eaten my calories for the day."

pearso21123

AshuhleeMarie wrote: »

this is great! it is SUCH a great feeling. Last night, I was able to ask myself if I was truly hungry, or just bored, and I answered "bored" honestly! It felt really good to know I'm learning to listen to my body instead of just mindlessly eating. What an awesome NSV, congratulations!

Hey, I was just reading the "What's Your Most Recent NSV" thread and thinking I never have anything to post. Thanks for pointing it out!

zacksnana

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

That is great! But your post makes me feel old. I just realized no one ever asks me if I'm hungry anymore. My grandma used to every time I saw her but she's gone now. Now it's always "What do you have to eat?' I've become the old lady offering food.

Oh wow. Thanks for making me realize ME TOO!!!

Well, the least I can do is ask you "sweetie are you hungry?"