I was just wondering if anyone else was in the same boat. I find myself avoiding some shows that I previously LOVED to watch.

First and foremost-Man Vs food I love that show so much. Now I wont even turn it on there.

I am weak and I love good food. I have been missing throwing a munch. I aint gonna lie.

Anyone else having to avoid their fave shows/channels?

My aversion to cooking shows cleared up around months 3-4. I get uncomfortable thinking about all the food Adam Richmond is slamming down his throat on Man Vs Food though. Heck I was watching Anthony Bordain on No Reservations and he was just eating "normal man sized" portions and I got off track thinking it was a good thing I didn't have a job as a food show host or I would surely offend some great chefs by leaving my plate full.

If there were a way to just get certain channels and not have to buy all of them, I would get cable when I return to the States.

For some reason the Food Porn (aka Food Network) soothes my head hunger. Maybe it soothes the subconcious anxiety that worried I wouldn't be able to participate in beautiful food again. I am just as satisfied by watching the Food Porn as I would be by eating. Diner Drive-Ins & Dives is my favorite, Giada of course is wonderful, and I was bummed to hear that my favorite cake show Ace of Cakes was cancelled. I don't care for all the gimmicky shows and competitions (except for Iron chef) or Paula Dean. Oh I almost forgot the best for creativity and thinking - Good Eats!!