Something Neat

kmard81

Not sure if this pertains to anyone else. Growing up, we were ALWAYS told we had to eat everything on our plates. I never encourage my kids to eat everything, but rather eat until their tummies are full because I feel like if I tell them to eat everything that is encourages overeating. I also used to eat everything because I didnt want to waste food. I figured I might as well eat it as opposed to throwing it away, or there is not enough leftovers for another meal, so I'll just eat the rest. Its been interesting while trying to loose weight that not only my weight has changed, but my feelings about food. I no longer eat until my plate is empty, but rather eat until I am satisfied . I was just thinking about it this morning and its just neat to me that I have learned when to stop and when to recognize that I have had enough. I am proud of myself for that

Pril2000

I have heard that a lot. My parents were the opposite. I would always feel bad if I couldn't finish my food, and my parents would say, "If you don't want it, don't eat it. If you're full, you're full". It's odd, because my mom has been overweight since I've been alive and before then and they never let me eat junk all the time and I only got 1 caffeine free diet soda a day, etc. My Easter basket was full of fruits instead of candy. For my parents being overweight most of their lives, they sure did try to instill me with healthy eating habits. I'll be glad when I can finally pass that on to my kids.

My fiance is the opposite. I'll stop eating mid bite if I suddenly realize I'm full, but if it's on a plate, he'll try to finish it. He'll even try to finish what's on my plate if I'm not watching. Only recently, since he's put himself on a diet, has he stopped trying to beat a record every time he sits down. He sometimes can't finish his food and he actually gets a little upset about it. Lol. It's amazing how much your relationship with food can change.