tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846601301235043513.post2761389342471476761..comments2022-02-01T11:51:50.879-08:00Comments on Hello Hoobubby: Magical Monday Post One: TRUCEHello Hoobubby / Alexandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220983238820333372noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846601301235043513.post-35552034776471558612011-01-24T12:10:25.576-08:002011-01-24T12:10:25.576-08:00Hi Tone,
It seems like, in general, Americans have...Hi Tone,<br />It seems like, in general, Americans have much more neurotic and/or painful relationships with our bodies and food. Your attitude seems so healthy, laid back, and balanced. I also noticed when I was in Europe that I was filled much more quickly with desserts when I did eat them, perhaps because they were made with more real ingredients and less artificial ones. <br /><br />I definitely don't believe in deprivation. Life is so short, and cake is too important! I guess the key is moderation, and not using food as habit to self-soothe for other needs. In the US, obesity is an epidemic now with more than half of children seriously overweight and the real concern is the long term health impact on these kids. I'm one of those who genuinely thinks people look beautiful at every weight. My mom has been significantly overweight all her life and she is so beautiful to me. For me, the main motivators are one, health/energy, and two, purely vanity because the clothes I like in my wardrobe are of a particular size. <br /><br />I still can't get over your comment.."Anyway I don't think I've ever actually been on a diet." You may be the only person I know who never has been- really!Hello Hoobubby / Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220983238820333372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846601301235043513.post-59331609513651936552011-01-24T03:11:06.578-08:002011-01-24T03:11:06.578-08:00Hmmm. I wasn't even aware that I was doing the...Hmmm. I wasn't even aware that I was doing the childish bad/punishment thing. But I definitely feel horrible if I've eaten an entire cake. (Which I am capable of. With cake, I have no limits). For me, eating sugar and fat is mostly about 'little rewards'. As in 'I've been so clever/productive today. I've earned a treat'. Or sometimes it's about comforting myself. 'I have a cold. I deserve some chocolate.'<br /><br />If I'm busy and about, I eat less than if I'm at home writing. I work in the kitchen. My hand reaches out for something all the time. Tea or coffee, sure, but I really would rather have something sweet to go with. I have to pace myself so I don't get up and make a sandwhich every hour, hee hee.<br /><br />Anyway. I don't think I've ever actually been on a diet. But I have periods where the mirror and my jeans tell me it's time to cut back on the cake for a while. Like now. I'll try the note, and I know exactly where it must go: To the right of my computer.tone almhjellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213144552658031984noreply@blogger.com