Like a lot of people, I grew up in a household that was food insecure. My parents would punish us if we left food uneaten, and since we didn't have a lot of money, if I didn't like what we had to eat, there was nothing else. Snacks were not a thing. Lots of starchy food and huge portions at dinner because we couldn't afford breakfast or lunch (luckily school provided those meals).
My biggest issue with weight loss is control. If I feel bored, am emotional, or if there is food in front of me, I will eat, and it definitely stems from my childhood. Food has to be eaten, it cannot be thrown away.
For the last three months, I have started doing CICO, but I kept slipping- eating mindlessly. Everything I read on here and online suggested a few things.
- While you're eating, sit at a table. I never used to do that before. I'm usually a watch TV and eat person.
- Chew 20-40 times with every bite. I'm usually a speed eater.
- Pay attention to how you feel as you eat. When I'm eating I usually don't pay attention to anything.
I decided that for one week (at least), I would try and eat at a table and try all three of these strategies. And it worked. At first, it was a struggle, but it finally clicked. Tuesday, I tried a new recipe. I ate all of the veggies, and loved them, but about two bites into the chicken, I realized that I really didn't like the taste of it and felt satiated, so I stopped. Yesterday, I was eating chicken strips (which I love), and after eating the second one, I realized I was full and I stopped. I don't think I've ever done that with a favorite food .
It's small, but I think this is really the missing piece. Maybe now my weight loss will pick up!
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