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Lots of people who have never experienced food addiction comment on it as if they know. How would you add to their understanding, if you thought they'd listen?
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If they would listen, I would probably try to explain what it feels like to have the need to gain control over your life by eating everything in sight...Well, not everything. I generally avoid the fruits and vegetables.
The point is that when I tell people about trying to gain control over my addiction, they normally don't see why I can't just watch what I eat more closely. But moderation doesn't work for an addict.
My hope is that I as learn to make more healthy food choices, my friends and family will start to understand what I'm doing a little better.
If they would listen, I would probably try to explain what it feels like to have the need to gain control over your life by eating everything in sight...Well, not everything. I generally avoid the fruits and vegetables.
The point is that when I tell people about trying to gain control over my addiction, they normally don't see why I can't just watch what I eat more closely. But moderation doesn't work for an addict.
My hope is that I as learn to make more healthy food choices, my friends and family will start to understand what I'm doing a little better.
Michael - We have very similar stories. I have 27 years a day at a time. My book is called The Love-Powered Diet. 'Eager to read yours. - Best wishes, Victoria Moran
I have not read Mike's book, but do have a couple commnets. I grew up with him in the Marblehead, Mass., school system and well remember the challenge he had with weight. (Seeing pictures of him as a kid takes me right back to Glover School, circa 1967.) I'm really grateful he has found answers to this and is now helping other people. One of the things he said in his video is particularly helpful. He spoke about not getting satisfaction from giving in to any form of addition, and I feel this is so true. I love mixed nuts, for example, and it would be easy for me to eat an entire can of them. But then the next day I know I'd want more -- so there would be no lasting satisfaction there. True satisfaction can only be found in deeper, more meaningful things, and not in food, or any other type of indulgence. Thank you, Mike!
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