Isn't there also a problem that the stomach thinks food is on it's way and then the digestive juices that get produced (by the chewing and saliva) don't have any food to work on, and that can damage the stomach lining?
When I was a kid, the Schick Shadel addiction hospital used to advertise on tv that they could help you kick food addictions. My mom's friend went and told me that for one of their "treatments" to get rid of your cravings, they would have you chew your favorite foods, spit them out, then make you eat them again. That image stuck in my head for 30 years and STILL makes me sick to think of it.
Apparently, they still have an eating disorder clinic - let's hope their methods have improved.
I have done this sometimes, but not in a pre-planned manner. Sometimes, without thinking, I put something in my mouth like my daughter's leftover cookie/cheese sandwich etc, fried fritters that I made for my hubby etc. When I realize I shouldn't be eating it, I just spit it out in a paper towel & throw it away.
I've never done it in public.
Last edited by willgethealthy; 06-12-2009 at 04:40 PM.
When I was a kid, the Schick Shadel addiction hospital used to advertise on tv that they could help you kick food addictions. My mom's friend went and told me that for one of their "treatments" to get rid of your cravings, they would have you chew your favorite foods, spit them out, then make you eat them again. That image stuck in my head for 30 years and STILL makes me sick to think of it.
Apparently, they still have an eating disorder clinic - let's hope their methods have improved.
Sounds like they might have caused some of their own business.
I have done this sometimes, but not in a pre-planned manner. Sometimes, without thinking, I put something in my mouth like my daughter's leftover cookie/cheese sandwich etc, fried fritters that I made for my hubby etc. When I realize I shouldn't be eating it, I just spit it out in a paper towel & throw it away.
I've never done it in public.
I understand that! I have done that too...mindlessly putting something in my mouth...then the brain kicks in and say Uh No dont eat that! What are you doing? Again never in public.
