I don't enjoy eating anymore...

[karynnix]

Don't get me wrong...I LOVE to eat, but it seems that lately I am more concerned about what is IN the food. I have been taking Alli, and it's the first thing that has WORKED for me. No side effects, steady weight loss...but the thrill of eating is lost in the calorie and fat counting. Before Alli, I tried Weight Watchers (too easy for me to cheat on that plan). I was constantly counting points. Before WW, I was counting calories and exercising. Again, too focused on what was in the food to enjoy it. The last time I can remember eating just for the sake of eating and enjoying was when I was in high school 15 years ago. Two kids later, the weight struggle has been tough. What can I do to really enjoy eating again??? Will I ever be able to go to the movies and eat popcorn without worrying about the fat and calories in it? When will I be able to eat a pint of ice cream at midnight and not worry about what the scale will show in the morning?? Will I ever???

 

[blue_eyes5212]

Your guess is as good as mine!! I have been overweight almost my whole life and I have obsessed over every bite that goes into my mouth my whole life.

I envy those who eat without obsessing!!!

 

[disneychrista]

You should be able to go to the movies and enjoy popcorn (size small, no added butter). As IMO, all foods should fit into a new lifestyle. You should NEVER sit down and eat an entire pint of ice cream though. You should learn/retrain yourself to enjoy that 1/2 cup serving.

There are times were I don't enjoy eating, at times it seems like a chore. But it was the same way before I change my eating habits.

I think in time you will not be as focused on the calories/fat of all the foods you eat. This will come once you have learned/retrained yourself on eating foods in balance.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

karynnix, I find your question interesting. We were alway surrounded with live to eat mentality as I was a child. I struggle with trying to achieve eat to live mentality so I don't fall back into comforting myself through food. I just can't seem to get all the way there and have those same feelings of disappointment as the struggle continues.

Thank you disneychrista for your ray of hope.