I'm Thrilled!!!!

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Writer110
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I'm Thrilled!!!!

Post by Writer110 » Wed May 14, 2008 1:27 am

Hi everyone!

I have been lurking around, getting to know everyone through your posts. What a wonderful and supportive group of people. (Must be because we're not all cranky from dieting! :lol: )

Anyway, I posted about this AD-NAUSUEM on my daily check-in but this is such a big accomplishment for me, I feel like shouting it from the rooftops, so I just had to share! I have struggled FOREVER with sitting down and paying attention when I eat. I have tried to do it many, many times but just ended up feeling lonely and blue and bingeing. I could sit down, yes, but only at the computer or while watching TV.

I did a lot of thinking about this yesterday (today is my Day 1) and at first I attributed it to childhood abandonment, being single, my sad life, blah blah blah etc... :lol: but when I really thought about it I realized it was because every time I tried to sit down to eat it was when I was dieting (ie eating foods I didn't like or want). The last time I tried it I was on WW and I felt like the saddest person on Earth sitting there eating my 3 point dinner. It was over quickly, I didn't enjoy it and I'm sure I went searching for more.

So I decided to go to the store and get things I really, really liked to eat (no sweets though :) ) . And tonight....I sat down at the table, with no distractions, and ate my dinner! Woot! (Granted, it was a rather large and odd meal but it was what I wanted- and it fit on one plate. Barely :D ) But I did it. Even my roommate commented on it. We've lived together for a year and she's never seen me eat a meal at the table.

I know this seems like such a small thing, but for me, this is HUGE!!!! I WILL NEVER DIET AGAIN!!! This was such a great lesson. And truth be told, I didn't end up loving everthing on my plate and I realized that it was too big. But isn't that what it's all about? Finding out what I like (and how much) and eating it, rather than being TOLD what to eat? Love it.

I'm on cloud 9! Thank you to Reinhard & everyone on these boards! Tomorrow night I plan to do the same!

:D Moxie

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Post by NoelFigart » Wed May 14, 2008 1:32 am

There's a lot to be said for sitting down to a formal meal.

Good for you!

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Post by CrazyCatLady » Wed May 14, 2008 1:32 am

That is just wonderful, Moxie! W00t w00t!

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Post by Mavilu » Wed May 14, 2008 1:49 am

Great, Moxie, I'm glad you finally enjoyed your meal!.
Here's to many happy meals (er, it sounds like I'm promoting McDonalds!). :lol:

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Post by Writer110 » Wed May 14, 2008 2:19 am

Thank you NoelF, CCLady & Mavilu! I so appreciate your thoughts! (I was worried people might think I'm a little loony for being so excited) :)

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Post by kccc » Wed May 14, 2008 2:30 am

That sounds like a real milestone. Congrats! (And not "loony" one bit!)

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Post by blueskighs » Wed May 14, 2008 3:57 am

But isn't that what it's all about? Finding out what I like (and how much) and eating it, rather than being TOLD what to eat? Love it.
ABSOLUTELY :D

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Post by Buffalo Gal » Wed May 14, 2008 6:16 pm

Good for you Moxie!

These small realizations are the best and when added up they make the biggest of differences.

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Post by AnnaBanana » Wed May 14, 2008 8:18 pm

Welcome to the world of moderation and happiness. It's a great feeling isn't it? I especially like the part about sitting down and eating what you wanted instead of what they told you to eat. It's a wonderful feeling!
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Post by Writer110 » Wed May 14, 2008 11:12 pm

Thank you everyone! This is such a great group. :mrgreen:

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Post by Sheiler » Thu May 15, 2008 12:12 am

YOU GO GIRL! :lol: Enjoy every mouthful, and then go out this weekend and buy the best sweet you can think of. You've made a giant step. This is the most sensible plan we'll ever find and we can really make it work for us. Welcome.

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Post by JustAnnie » Thu May 15, 2008 12:37 am

We understand you here. You are not alone. I've had a love/hate relationship with food for most of my adult life and I always felt like a weirdo who had no control of what I put in my mouth. Well, now I know two things. I'm not alone and I CAN be in control if I choose. It's great just to feel "normal".
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