[Ija]

Originally Posted by Martina

I'm going to tell you a cookie or two here or there is just fine. We've all heard "everything in moderation" and at one point in my life I didn't believe it could happen. Until I did it myself. BUT first I had to get rid of everything I shouldn't have and refuse to eat those foods for awhile. I read the labels of everything I buy, and I always try to buy clean foods.

My thoughts exactly. When starting out I had a hard time controlling myself with certain trigger foods, but after a great deal of practice I've adapted to the moderate approach surprisingly well. Personally, I think it's important to acquire the skill of self-control with all foods, not just "diet-friendly" foods, so that when you encounter them they don't send you in a total tailspin. You can condition yourself to be okay with a cookie or two, but it takes time. I also think it takes a period of stable eating before you're prepared to tackle that challenge. Until then you might want to find a good substitute for your cookies, as others have mentioned.

[gatorgirl6]

Originally Posted by nicholealyssa

I switched to eating the 100 calorie packs, chips deluxe and grasshopper ones (they taste like thin mint girl scout cookies!) and any time I have a craving I can simply eat one of those bags and know I'm not getting way too many calories

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those cookies, but if they are in reach I will eat them ALL! So good, but 100 cal packs are only good if you can keep it to one pack. lol. I just can't even buy those anymore. They are TOO good for me. lol.

[gatorgirl6]

Originally Posted by JayEll

As for Freud, I'd like to point out that not a single Freudian theory has ever been proved scientifically. And to me, the idea that someone "has" to overeat because they didn't get enough nipple time as a baby seems questionable. How come no one is bingeing on lean chicken breasts or extra helpings of green vegetables? It seems more likely that the behavior is simply an addictive process involving carbohydrates. Jay

I think that is just an example of the theory. People have different reactions to different things in their lives. Any number of events could cause someone to develop a tendancy to an action. I think overeating is a habit for most people. Why that habit is formed is another question. It is interesting to think about, but the is not a single answer. Different people may have different reasons or even multiple reasons for a single person. I am currently contemplating what my reason may be. Possibly, if I fix that cause, then I can more easily also fix my weight problem. Just food for thought.