Do you listen to..........

imanole
imanole Posts: 169 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
........your body? (What did you think I was gonna say?) :smile: The problem isn't our bodies telling us, it is whether or not we listen - or even care to. I talk about this a lot with my friends. Your body talks, do you listen?

The easiest example I have is when I eat crappy food. My body tells me, almost immediately. It can be as little as being slightly tired to being completely lethargic. That is my body talking to me. Sometimes the stuff I put in my body resents makes me feel physically sick to my stomach! It may not even be "bad" (like a giant filet), it may be the portion I ate.

I by no stretch of the imagination am saying don't ever splurge or have a Treat Meal. But the trade off between putting crap in and how you feel after can be big. For some it is not just physical, it is also psychological. Let's say you eat a bowl of ice cream. You feel bad about yourself for eating it (and maybe you shouldn't feel bad - everyone is different)...but then it can become a cycle. You eat something you feel you shouldn't and aren't happy, then you get down on yourself for eating it, and since you are down on yourself you say "screw it" and eat some more. I've done it. Anyone? Anyone? ;-)

Enjoy life. Eat some "crappy food" (whatever it is for you) every once in a while. But I challenge you to do this. Everything you eat for the next few days....see how you feel after. I guarantee you that if you eat an apple, you will probably feel good after. If you eat a box of Milk Duds (I love those stupid things) - ahh, maybe your body doesn't feel the same as after the apple?? Once you figure these things out and listen (not just hear), it can take you a long way to reaching your goals.

FR me if you like encouragement (and the occasional smart alec - funny smart alec - remarks).

Replies

  • Marll
    Marll Posts: 904 Member
    Sure do, that's why I cut all grains and sugar from my diet. I just feel slow, lazy, tired, bloated and gross when I eat that stuff.

    That's not to say it doesn't happen VERY occasionally, but I know that I'm eating junk and expect the resultant feeling, so I limit how much I eat quite a bit.
  • soleilxo
    soleilxo Posts: 202
    I have no idea how to listen to my body lol!! i dont even know when im hungry its only when my head starts hurting that I know i should probably eat :| maybe i should try listening to it more im glad you posted this it makes me think:)
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
    yes and my *kitten* is telling my "NO MORE CHEEZITS!!!!"
  • imanole
    imanole Posts: 169 Member
    yes and my *kitten* is telling my "NO MORE CHEEZITS!!!!"

    LOL. You are a mess girl. It's like the stupid Wheat Thins I ate earlier. But I did it in moderation before I turned the box over to the wolves outside my office.
  • imanole
    imanole Posts: 169 Member
    I have no idea how to listen to my body lol!! i dont even know when im hungry its only when my head starts hurting that I know i should probably eat :| maybe i should try listening to it more im glad you posted this it makes me think:)

    @soleilxo - hope it helps. I'll bet if you listen more you will get more in touch. Of course, sometimes I think I am hungry when I should just drink a glass of water! :)
  • Ironphoenix
    Ironphoenix Posts: 36
    Awww your amazing :)
  • Cassie8877
    Cassie8877 Posts: 177
    So smart lol ;) yeah i know my body doesn't enjoy crap food as much as it uses to! But i try to not eat as much crap .. But I do still enjoy a yummy steak or pizza... :) yummy
  • Lyssa62
    Lyssa62 Posts: 930 Member
    yep..and my body said to me today.."ok we are not taking a rest today so get up off your *kitten* and let's go for a walk"..which I promptly did..and feel so much better
  • imanole
    imanole Posts: 169 Member
    yep..and my body said to me today.."ok we are not taking a rest today so get up off your *kitten* and let's go for a walk"..which I promptly did..and feel so much better

    LOL. Love it. Hey - you listened! :wink:
  • heliumheels
    heliumheels Posts: 241 Member
    yes and my *kitten* is telling my "NO MORE CHEEZITS!!!!"

    LOL. You are a mess girl. It's like the stupid Wheat Thins I ate earlier. But I did it in moderation before I turned the box over to the wolves outside my office.

    Haha this is what I do at my work when I don't want to eat more of something. Then I watch them come from all directions and circle like vultures.
  • Csitri
    Csitri Posts: 132 Member
    Thank you for posting this reminder. :)
  • soleilxo
    soleilxo Posts: 202
    I have no idea how to listen to my body lol!! i dont even know when im hungry its only when my head starts hurting that I know i should probably eat :| maybe i should try listening to it more im glad you posted this it makes me think:)

    @soleilxo - hope it helps. I'll bet if you listen more you will get more in touch. Of course, sometimes I think I am hungry when I should just drink a glass of water! :)

    yeahhhh its soo crazyyyy because sometimes i realize AFTER that I was just thirsty and I thought that I was hungry so i would just kept on eating:( this past week, ive made sure to drink at least 10 cups of water :D and have actually followed through with it:) now im drinking a lot more water and feel better:D
  • imanole
    imanole Posts: 169 Member
    I have no idea how to listen to my body lol!! i dont even know when im hungry its only when my head starts hurting that I know i should probably eat :| maybe i should try listening to it more im glad you posted this it makes me think:)

    @soleilxo - hope it helps. I'll bet if you listen more you will get more in touch. Of course, sometimes I think I am hungry when I should just drink a glass of water! :)

    yeahhhh its soo crazyyyy because sometimes i realize AFTER that I was just thirsty and I thought that I was hungry so i would just kept on eating:( this past week, ive made sure to drink at least 10 cups of water :D and have actually followed through with it:) now im drinking a lot more water and feel better:D

    WATER!! Yes, it's amazing how dehydration (even when we don't think we are hydrated) effects our body!
  • TheRealParisLove
    TheRealParisLove Posts: 1,907 Member
    Sometimes it is easier than others. It is impossible to separate the body-mind connection, and sometimes the mind really, really needs a beer or three.

    This week I have been hungry. I increased my calories, added protein and fiber, am drinking a bunch of water, and yet I know I could easily go 3000 kcal without batting an eyelash. I'm afraid my body is telling me that it is protesting my weight loss efforts and to knock it the **** off. My mind is saying that I need to stay vigilant and not give in to the cravings.

    For now, I'll just work at staying busy. It's hard to overeat when you have too much to do.
  • misslegz
    misslegz Posts: 196 Member
    Most days I listen to my body....except that night I drank entire bottle of wine....my brain was saying stop but damn it was so good!! A girl needs to indulge!


    12309460.png
  • imanole
    imanole Posts: 169 Member
    Sometimes it is easier than others. It is impossible to separate the body-mind connection, and sometimes the mind really, really needs a beer or three.

    This week I have been hungry. I increased my calories, added protein and fiber, am drinking a bunch of water, and yet I know I could easily go 3000 kcal without batting an eyelash. I'm afraid my body is telling me that it is protesting my weight loss efforts and to knock it the **** off. My mind is saying that I need to stay vigilant and not give in to the cravings.

    For now, I'll just work at staying busy. It's hard to overeat when you have too much to do.

    My mind needs tequilla or three, but hey, a beer or 3 works...
  • imanole
    imanole Posts: 169 Member
    Most days I listen to my body....except that night I drank entire bottle of wine....my brain was saying stop but damn it was so good!! A girl needs to indulge!


    12309460.png

    A bottle of wine. LOL. It probably told you it liked what you were doing to it last night!!! But what did your body tell you about that this morning???

    Do you get really loud when you drink that much? Just curious... Most people I know get loud and their pitch goes up within just a few drinks.
  • misslegz
    misslegz Posts: 196 Member
    Most days I listen to my body....except that night I drank entire bottle of wine....my brain was saying stop but damn it was so good!! A girl needs to indulge!


    12309460.png

    A bottle of wine. LOL. It probably told you it liked what you were doing to it last night!!! But what did your body tell you about that this morning???

    Do you get really loud when you drink that much? Just curious... Most people I know get loud and their pitch goes up within just a few drinks.


    By body said keep going girl....because dancing is so much fun! Nope....I don't get loud but I do giggle a lot more!!
  • Momma_Grizz
    Momma_Grizz Posts: 294 Member
    It took me quite a while (and many pounds)but I'm starting to learn to listen. At times, it's like learning a new 2nd language :laugh:

    Thanks for the reminder.
  • SteveHunt113
    SteveHunt113 Posts: 648 Member
    Off topic (sort of) but funny (to me)...

    When I read the first sentence I immidiately though of that song from the 80's, "Let's Get Physical" with the lyrics, "Let me hear your body talk, your body talk!"

    :glasses:

    Yes, I know, I'm dating myself a little. :smile:
  • imanole
    imanole Posts: 169 Member
    Off topic (sort of) but funny (to me)...

    When I read the first sentence I immediately though of that song from the 80's, "Let's Get Physical" with the lyrics, "Let me hear your body talk, your body talk!"

    :glasses:

    Yes, I know, I'm dating myself a little. :smile:

    LOL. That is awesome. OMG....I was IN LOVE with Olivia Newton John back those days. Last part of Grease in that leather outfit. Haha. "We go together like....."
This discussion has been closed.

Categories