Consider the impact your "joking" with your daughter has on her future. -signed an adult who has struggled with disordered eating since early childhood
While it is always wise to practice mindful eating, we need to be careful that we do not overly worry or stress about the what/why/when etc of eating, as this overthinking and stress can be counter to our goal of health and wellness. Having a treat, or cheat day or cheat meal, or vacation, etc, is NOT going to make you unhealthy. Rather it is the over-time consistency that is key. So eat mindfully, but also be sure to enjoy life!
Wow- this is timely for me! I can relate to all of this. From the beginning of the year, I was cognizant of the food I was eating and introduced good eating habits / food choices one at a time. In the past weeks, I’ve been off track - chasing the taste - eating when I’m full. I have the same stressors and know I’m an emotional eater yet something was different in the past months with my mindset for eating. I actually enjoyed prepping my meals and invited friends over for dinner more often. I wouldn’t eat out more than once / week so I planned for the treat and it was controlled. Socializing almost always revolves around food so it takes a lot of effort to be strategic.
Dr. H, thanks for the reminder of the five “w’s”. I don’t know how I get off course when I’m on a trajectory that’s so good for me!!!
I’m encouraged again to get back and appreciate all that you do Dr. H in educating us with the zoom calls and discussions. See you tomorrow night.
Easy to agree totally IN THEORY. Reality dictates that social gatherings almost always center around a meal/food. It is usually possible to choose what to eat/not to eat. The time aspect is more difficult to control. There is a delicate balance here that needs to be added to the equation. Hosts tend to feel a sense of satisfaction when their guests are enjoying the offerings. There is the element of potential insult from any guest sitting at the table with just a glass of water despite the sincerity of the explanation. It seems better to take the more relaxed approach of reaching for the ideal most of the time but bending a bit on occasion, for the sake of not ostracizing anyone or at the risk of isolating ourselves.
I also agree. I feel that I could’ve written the same post myself. I have definitely been sliding backwards on the healthy eating and I don’t know why. My recent labs proved that. It’s easy to deny until you see it in front of you in black and white. By the way thanks for not judging Dr. H. One of the things I do is eat because it’s time. Even when I’m not hungry. That sounds so dumb as I’m typing it. Great post by the way. I need a little kick in the butt to get back on track. Also it’s nice to know that I’m not alone. Let’s all try harder and make Dr. H proud of us. Hmmm I’m hungry now.
I agree with your comments. Not only do you need to eat when you’re hungry but to stop when you’re full. Just because you made a large portion doesn’t mean you need to eat the whole thing.
This was very timely for me too. I am very disciplined when I eat at home and but eating out is a real challenge as we put out a couple of times a week. I just bought a book on the carnivore diet. I want to learn more and maybe give it a try. Thanks for sharing Dr. Horvitz!
I think you'll be adding another Shingle to your practice - "Psychic Doctor" 🪧. Absolutely agree with you. Needed this kick to jump start my brain and LCHF mojo. Marking the 23rd as well on my calendar 🗓.
For several years was part of a group that helped encourage, motivate & especially have accountability objectives. Over time we dissolved. This lifestyle really does work well with a group focus - like any addict 🤦🏻♀️. So grateful for YOU Dr H. Thank you for your insights.
I can sum up your post: you've been away from home, now repent ! Wildwood w/o pizza, For me that's a thing now. Night eating is not wise or desired, ongoing. I think it will be a more difficult to eat before dark in the early nights of fall and winter.
I like to b done eating by 4 o’clock at the latest, I usually eat between two and three. I haven’t been as careful as I should be with my choices and I can feel it!! Time to climb back on the horse.😄
For years I followed a pretty healthy food lifestyle and in my mid-60’s I felt great. Absolutely zero health issues. So what made me backslide? Who knows. But time to get my head in the right place and GET IT DONE! I just bought a 40-acre homestead and I’m going to need to be fit and healthy to manage it properly. Hoping it’ll be a help in kicking my arse back into shape.
Wow, I feel like I could have written this same thing today. Yesterday, while eating dinner with my husband although I was decidedly not hungry I felt miserable. I know what to eat to make me feel good. I know that eating after 5pm does not work for me. I know that I have never been a breakfast person. And I know that grains, in general, make my joints ache and that sugar is my addiction. So why have I, for around the last four months, ignored everything I knew and made continuous poor choices? I have no clue. I’m not depressed, stressed or bored. But I know I haven’t felt as good as I have in the past. I know I’ve packed on ten pounds. After dinner last night I told my husband that I would no longer join him for meals u less I was truly hungry. And that I would make myself something that was healthy and nutritious for me. I’d sit with him and have a cup of tea but that I had to stop eating just for the sake of eating. I know it will take great resolve to stop snacking. Stop mindless eating. But it’s something I feel compelled to do. I need to get back to the healthier food lifestyle that for some reason this spring I ditched. And I simply do t feel good. Maybe we can have a challenge? Or simply a place to come to when we feel we’re sliding?
Consider the impact your "joking" with your daughter has on her future. -signed an adult who has struggled with disordered eating since early childhood
While it is always wise to practice mindful eating, we need to be careful that we do not overly worry or stress about the what/why/when etc of eating, as this overthinking and stress can be counter to our goal of health and wellness. Having a treat, or cheat day or cheat meal, or vacation, etc, is NOT going to make you unhealthy. Rather it is the over-time consistency that is key. So eat mindfully, but also be sure to enjoy life!
I may be a little late if I can’t get on with from my phone.
Wow- this is timely for me! I can relate to all of this. From the beginning of the year, I was cognizant of the food I was eating and introduced good eating habits / food choices one at a time. In the past weeks, I’ve been off track - chasing the taste - eating when I’m full. I have the same stressors and know I’m an emotional eater yet something was different in the past months with my mindset for eating. I actually enjoyed prepping my meals and invited friends over for dinner more often. I wouldn’t eat out more than once / week so I planned for the treat and it was controlled. Socializing almost always revolves around food so it takes a lot of effort to be strategic.
Dr. H, thanks for the reminder of the five “w’s”. I don’t know how I get off course when I’m on a trajectory that’s so good for me!!!
I’m encouraged again to get back and appreciate all that you do Dr. H in educating us with the zoom calls and discussions. See you tomorrow night.
Easy to agree totally IN THEORY. Reality dictates that social gatherings almost always center around a meal/food. It is usually possible to choose what to eat/not to eat. The time aspect is more difficult to control. There is a delicate balance here that needs to be added to the equation. Hosts tend to feel a sense of satisfaction when their guests are enjoying the offerings. There is the element of potential insult from any guest sitting at the table with just a glass of water despite the sincerity of the explanation. It seems better to take the more relaxed approach of reaching for the ideal most of the time but bending a bit on occasion, for the sake of not ostracizing anyone or at the risk of isolating ourselves.
I also agree. I feel that I could’ve written the same post myself. I have definitely been sliding backwards on the healthy eating and I don’t know why. My recent labs proved that. It’s easy to deny until you see it in front of you in black and white. By the way thanks for not judging Dr. H. One of the things I do is eat because it’s time. Even when I’m not hungry. That sounds so dumb as I’m typing it. Great post by the way. I need a little kick in the butt to get back on track. Also it’s nice to know that I’m not alone. Let’s all try harder and make Dr. H proud of us. Hmmm I’m hungry now.
I agree with your comments. Not only do you need to eat when you’re hungry but to stop when you’re full. Just because you made a large portion doesn’t mean you need to eat the whole thing.
This was very timely for me too. I am very disciplined when I eat at home and but eating out is a real challenge as we put out a couple of times a week. I just bought a book on the carnivore diet. I want to learn more and maybe give it a try. Thanks for sharing Dr. Horvitz!
So timely - and helpful. YES. and I need to add I will prepare what I need - to eat healthy (shopping, cooking, storing healthy snacks...)
I think you'll be adding another Shingle to your practice - "Psychic Doctor" 🪧. Absolutely agree with you. Needed this kick to jump start my brain and LCHF mojo. Marking the 23rd as well on my calendar 🗓.
For several years was part of a group that helped encourage, motivate & especially have accountability objectives. Over time we dissolved. This lifestyle really does work well with a group focus - like any addict 🤦🏻♀️. So grateful for YOU Dr H. Thank you for your insights.
I can sum up your post: you've been away from home, now repent ! Wildwood w/o pizza, For me that's a thing now. Night eating is not wise or desired, ongoing. I think it will be a more difficult to eat before dark in the early nights of fall and winter.
DITTO CINDY!!!!!
I like to b done eating by 4 o’clock at the latest, I usually eat between two and three. I haven’t been as careful as I should be with my choices and I can feel it!! Time to climb back on the horse.😄
For years I followed a pretty healthy food lifestyle and in my mid-60’s I felt great. Absolutely zero health issues. So what made me backslide? Who knows. But time to get my head in the right place and GET IT DONE! I just bought a 40-acre homestead and I’m going to need to be fit and healthy to manage it properly. Hoping it’ll be a help in kicking my arse back into shape.
Wow, I feel like I could have written this same thing today. Yesterday, while eating dinner with my husband although I was decidedly not hungry I felt miserable. I know what to eat to make me feel good. I know that eating after 5pm does not work for me. I know that I have never been a breakfast person. And I know that grains, in general, make my joints ache and that sugar is my addiction. So why have I, for around the last four months, ignored everything I knew and made continuous poor choices? I have no clue. I’m not depressed, stressed or bored. But I know I haven’t felt as good as I have in the past. I know I’ve packed on ten pounds. After dinner last night I told my husband that I would no longer join him for meals u less I was truly hungry. And that I would make myself something that was healthy and nutritious for me. I’d sit with him and have a cup of tea but that I had to stop eating just for the sake of eating. I know it will take great resolve to stop snacking. Stop mindless eating. But it’s something I feel compelled to do. I need to get back to the healthier food lifestyle that for some reason this spring I ditched. And I simply do t feel good. Maybe we can have a challenge? Or simply a place to come to when we feel we’re sliding?