Learning To Think Like A This Person...

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Sorry about the typo in the title.... This= THIN.....

I remember early on as a bandster ....during one of my monthly Dr appointments I asked my Dr... will I have to watch my calories after I reach my goal or will the band just let me know? He said... a little of both but he said I need to think like a thin person. Those were foreign words to me having been overweight for most of my life ...except for that few minutes in the 90s... I really had to put my mind to it and repattern my thinking processes.

Fat people think...

• I have already had 3 Cookies... whats a few more?
  
• Why do they make chairs so small?
  
• Super sizing is more economical so it makes sense...
  
• Buffetts have such a nice selection.
  
• I need or deserve this "cake, candy, 2nd helping...pick something"... I will diet tomorrow....
  
• Fat people eat mindlessly
  

Living like a thin person means thinking about food and eating in a different way. My Dr said even as you are losing... if you starting thinking like a thin person it is preparing you for when you reach your goal. some examples are:

• Are you hungry or satisfied?
  
• Do you like a particular food or not?
  
• If I eat this cake now what am I going to give up later?
  
• I over did it yesterday so I need to watch it today....
  
• Really pay attention to what you're eating. If you do, one scoop of ice cream should satisfy you as much as an entire pint.
  

So I wrestle with it daily but was wondering how...even if you arent there yet you are thinking like a thin person?

[J_M_H 1]

I struggle with it everyday, I still feel like I have to clear my plate. So I start a new battle everyday to keep on track, one year and 90 Lbs less later still fighting the urge to eat everything up- crazy!!!

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I honestly look at how thinner people eat now. I also look at how obese people eat which makes me sick to say the least because it's a replica of how I used to be. I dont think about food anymore much. I eat when Im hungry, enough to get by for a couple hours and keep it moving. I dont think about when my next meal is going to be or when Im gonna get a snack I just try to keep my body nurished when I do eat. I make the most of meal time now.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I struggle with it everyday, I still feel like I have to clear my plate. So I start a new battle everyday to keep on track, one year and 90 Lbs less later still fighting the urge to eat everything up- crazy!!!

Oh thats a good one.... I was brought up as a proud member of the clean plate club... thats a hard one to change. SO I use a smaller plate and smaller portions.

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

I honestly look at how thinner people eat now. I also look at how obese people eat which makes me sick to say the least because it's a replica of how I used to be.

I do the same thing... I watch people eat... it borders on obsessive ...LOL But it amazes me how MUCH fat people eat. I was right there with them at one time but I never noticed it.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

i am thinking (like a healthy person) as i know i will never be (thin) but i will be healthier

excellent post floridas

[J_M_H 1]

It still amazes everyone I know how little I eat, and yes the little plate is my saving grace, somebody says- "here let me make you a plate" I scream "oh I can do it!!!" Whew they pile it on and here I go???„

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

i am thinking (like a healthy person) as i know i will never be (thin) but i will be healthier

excellent post floridas

Thanks but I may have to come up to NC and bop you on the head.... what do you mean you will never be thin?

[CaGottaBand 498]

Great post!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Let me know when you are coming and I will help with the bopping. Great posts BTW. I have become a bit excessive about watching people eat too. I shudder to think how I looked 80+ pounds ago!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

oh great, you mean look at me eating---thats all i need now.....

leaning forward so the bopping can begin

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

oh great, you mean look at me eating---thats all i need now.....

leaning forward so the bopping can begin

LOL I just want you to believe you will be thin..half the battle is in your head!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Let me know when you are coming and I will help with the bopping. Great posts BTW. I have become a bit excessive about watching people eat too. I shudder to think how I looked 80+ pounds ago!

Thanks I have always remembered what my Dr said so wanted to share.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Yes CG Im watching every thing you put in your mouth lol. food its not what's for dinner lol

[hopetolose 192]

I actually said out loud the other day. "now that im thin" Although, I still argue with people who say im skinny. To me there is a difference between skinny and thin. Skinny seems to be like top model anorexic type if thing, thin seems to be more acceptable to me. Just my opinion though.

It has taken me a year now to accept that I am a thin person now. I don't eat alot at one time, I don't really think about my next meal, I used to love to go out to eat for date night, but now its not a big deal cause the most im gonna eat is a bowl of Soup or a salad.

I think this is how a thin person thinks, at Least this thin person!!! :-)