Sat.Food For Thought

November 5th, How Much Is Enough? We continue to weigh and measure our food when we are maintaining as well as when we are losing. Since we are compulsive overeaters, we do not have a built-in concept of how much food is enough (except those who had WLS). Exact measurements relieve us of the anxiety of deciding how much is enough. Since we do not allow ourselves to estimate portions when scales and measuring cups are available. For the compulsive overeater, no amount of food is enough. We make a rational decision about our food plan for the day, basing the decision on the objective nutrional requirements of our body rather than subjective emotional cravings. We give this food plan to a qualifed sponsor, which prevents us from getting lost in endless preoccupation and anxiety about what we are going to eat. When we conscientiously follow the abstinence guidelines, we can rest secure in the knowledge that we have eaten the right amount of food. May I be satisfied with enough. Readings by Hazelden Meditation Series

I'm one of those perfectionist types and I was just thinking last night (at the dinner party) how totally out of control I feel when I don't have my "measuring tools." I hate guessing; I like to know exact numbers. I have an electronic digital scale here at home and at our weekend home. Last weekend, at our daughter's home, I felt absolutely lost without a scale so silly me ordered a mini portable electronic scale on eBay when I got back. (Another gadget to add to my 50 pound purse! ) I guess there's truth in the fact that I will always need to measure and weigh my food. Even if it is just psychological -- I need it to feel in control. DeeDee