One of the problems with overeating (outside, of course, of the point that you are overeating) is that once the food is eaten the discussion is over.

Unlike exercise.  With exercise you can give yourself all the excuses in the world for not doing it, but until the day is over you still have the opportunity to get it done.

I think it was RS who used to say “a moment on the lips, forever on the hips”.  While it may not be forever, it’s still not something you can take back.

So many times with the exercise thing, I’m already starting the exercise while I’m still telling myself I don’t have to do it.  Unfortunately that happens with the overeating too.  The food is already in my mouth while I’m still telling myself I don’t really want it.

I need to come up with ways to slow that process down.  To give myself more time between the “I want” and the “I ate”.

Not having the temptation is the house is a great idea, except that I can overeat cheese, nuts and fruit, just as easily as cookies and cake.  I’m thinking I’ll start imposing a “can’t have it until I’ve drunk 16 oz of water” plan.

I need to make sure I’m eating enough lean protein and make sure I get in my vegetables.  I also need to start paying attention to my triggers, like boredom (my #1 trigger).  I had an insanely wonderful busy summer and while I like that things have calmed down it also leaves me more time to think about food.  And I need to rethink the fruits and grains, as much as I love them.  I’ve just been having a sandwich thin once a day, but it may be too much for me.  It’s almost the end of the season for getting good fresh fruit up here, so that will take care of itself.

I’m going to re-read my posts again also to reinforce what I know is true for me and my weight loss. I need to embrace my body’s needs rather than try to find a way to work around them.