Wanna know my dirty little secret?

Dear Nik,

I like it too.

Signed, She Who Eats Real Food.

I thought you were "She Who Must Not Be Named."

Oh, yeah, that too.

You took the words out of my mouth Nik

I like to eat too....I was just texting my friend this this afternoon about the fact that I felt as if Id been eating all day (because I had), and she replied that she'd left her lunch in the microwave for an hour cuz she forgot all about it. So I told her I NEVER ever forget about food. That is like the people who forget when payday is-NEVER do I forget about food OR paydays! lol

 I'm always thinking about food even though I don"t eat much. I should go see a physiatrist. LoL  i'mthinking about talapia right now.

I totally love food. And I graze. My best friend loves to cook....PERK!

I LOVE to eat too!!

Thanks, Nik, for your post.  I'm a longtime lurker but I wanted to respond to you because I've been struggling with the same feelings lately. I am six months out from having my surgery and have been able to eat a lot more than I did in the early stages. I'm struggling with the fact that I really like to eat also and wondering if I put so much emphasis upon food because there are other needs in my life that are not being met.  I'm struggling with determining what is true hunger and what is head hunger.  Mostly it's because I feel lonely a lot, as I don't have a boyfriend living here (I'm in a long-distance relationship right now) or family near by. What's so wonderful about these forums is that there are other people who feel the same way. I had to say to myself earlier today that I would not have been obese if I didn't like food so much.  But, like you said, skinny people like to eat and graze too but they are not punished for it like we are.

I like to watch the Food Network and cooking shows too. I feel like I shouldn't, but I like to watch them.  Thanks for letting me know that I'm not alone in these feelings!