Reflections from a Fat Chick

[Rosebud2 26]

It doesn't require a lot of strength. You take one bite too many and you suffer the consequences.

[carolnphx 16]

It doesn't require a lot of strength. You take one bite too many and you suffer the consequences.

To me if I over eat that 1 bite I have not ever vomited or slimed etc all I get and believe me it is enough is I am just "stuffed " like over eating at a Thanksgiving dinner. No pain or any thing just stuffed. It takes maybe 1/2 hour to pass but is definitely something that I don't like. carol

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

There have been really very few times when I wanted to eat more because it tastes good. I think the negative reinforcement of what happens when I eat

too much helps.

About the only time I want to eat more, is pizza. I miss eating pizza when everyone else is having several slices and I can't.

[roseyandmusic 5]

What are signs of a leak? I am scared. I have a bad stomach ache, and last night I kept waking up from rapid heart beats. Please help.

[MacMadame 81]

Well, those aren't the signs... so relax. :thumbup1:

The main signs are extreme, unexplained pain and fever.

[*susan* 1,709]

I get a little frustrated with not being able to eat as much as I would like at times too. Like others have said, I just have to remind myself I can have more, just not right now.

I found myself getting frustrated because we would go someplace nice, like a steak restaurant and I would feel guilty ordering a $20.00 meal knowing I would only be able to eat a bit of it. But, I still want my filet mignon. My daughter and I have worked out a pretty good system at most restaurants now. I will usually just order a side salad and instead of her ordering the petite filet like she used to, she orders the larger one and I just have a few bites of hers. That way, I am satisfied, but don't feel like I have wasted a lot of money.

[Rosebud2 26]

I get a little frustrated with not being able to eat as much as I would like at times too. Like others have said, I just have to remind myself I can have more, just not right now.

I found myself getting frustrated because we would go someplace nice, like a steak restaurant and I would feel guilty ordering a $20.00 meal knowing I would only be able to eat a bit of it. But, I still want my filet mignon. My daughter and I have worked out a pretty good system at most restaurants now. I will usually just order a side salad and instead of her ordering the petite filet like she used to, she orders the larger one and I just have a few bites of hers. That way, I am satisfied, but don't feel like I have wasted a lot of money.

Exactly! I usually order an appetizer. This is more than enough for me. If hubby gets something yummy, I'll have a couple of bites. I usually have to bring some of the appetizer home with me.

[Malaika 50]

Bearded and I laugh and joke about going out to dinner - figure we can order an appetizer and split it and that'll be our dinner ... pretty cheap dates ... LOL

As for being brave or strong about only eating a few bites ... it's not either ... it's the thought being in pain or puking that keeps you from taking just one more bite.

Carol you're lucky you don't suffer from anything painful if you overeat -- it's totally not pleasant.

[Oregondaisy 2,019]

Won't we be fun in Vegas? Are we going out to dinner?

[Rosebud2 26]

We only have about a million restaurants here and they are all wonderful. Party!

[*susan* 1,709]

So, I guess Bearded, Vegas and Daisy won't be hitting any of the infamous all you can eat buffets in Vegas then?

[Malaika 50]

We only have about a million restaurants here and they are all wonderful. Party!

Rosebud -- you going to be available that weekend that Daisy's here? You should join us one day!

So, I guess Bearded, Vegas and Daisy won't be hitting any of the infamous all you can eat buffets in Vegas then?

Not unless they'll let us pay for 1 plate and share :001_tt2: Or ... I've never seen a 3-for-1, but if one happens to appear it would be worth the $$ but otherwise, NO buffets in our future.

[Rosebud2 26]

Rosebud -- you going to be available that weekend that Daisy's here? You should join us one day!

Not unless they'll let us pay for 1 plate and share :001_tt2: Or ... I've never seen a 3-for-1, but if one happens to appear it would be worth the $$ but otherwise, NO buffets in our future.

I'm late to the party. Which weekend are we talking about?

[Malaika 50]

I'm late to the party. Which weekend are we talking about?

She gets in 8/13 and goes home 8/16

[Rosebud2 26]

She gets in 8/13 and goes home 8/16

Drat I'm in Seattle from the 12th until the 19th. I would have loved to meet up. We have to set something up soon anyway. We have two others here on our journey with us.