16. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 6:04 am PST

WOW... interesting!!! Eating unhealthy food when I'm unhappy always makes me feel better... but it's different for everyone. Well... no more unhealthy foods for me... well maybe some... haha... Cu L8er

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17. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 8:15 am PST

it is good to eat enjoying food. One must spare atleast ten minutes to eat. One must keep in mind that stomach is a dust bin to put in.

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18. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 9:55 am PST

I defenitly think that this whole stress and angriness not eating thing is going to work because everytime im under stress and i am sorta over so i think it will work!!!!! lets all give it a shot.

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19. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 10:10 am PST

[yawns] Everyone somewhat educated in the scientific realm is always pushing for different diets and weight management programs...is this really anything new? I've read this same article in many other places, and several of them were from over a year ago. Imagination on their part at this point might be a good thing. When they can provide a diet program that actually works and that people will actually use, then we can talk. In the meantime, we CAN follow this...if we get around to it. No one is going to follow this program to the letter--it's not human. But to follow its guidelines in a reasonable manner could be a good thing. There are always going to be times when we must have the food...

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20. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 10:23 am PST

A newborn could tell you all this...its common sense, but its not going to stop the people from eating.

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21. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 11:05 am PST

WHAT WORKS FOR ME: I love food and I love to snack. I try to do other activities, but when the weather isn't nice I often go back to the internet and wind up snacking. So now, when I'm getting the urge to eat, but I know I'm not really hungry, I get a book (anything to read that I really am interested in) and a snack. I only wind up eating about 1/3rd the snack because I'm so involved in my book. My mind is busy and my hands are busy holding it and turning pages that I no longer eat the food I got. When I'm done reading, the rest of the snack goes back in the fridge/pantry for next time because the desire to eat has now passed. I'm getting to the point now where I can sit with a book with a glass of milk or juice (something with a little substance) and not even get the food. It's working GREAT!... In fact, I'm headed to go read now for the exact reason described.

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22. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 11:08 am PST

Yes, I definitely agree with mousquerader's comment. We all know we're not SUPPOSED TO reach for comfort food in response to a mood because of the potential consequences (weight gain/subsequent health problems). But if a piece of chocolate cake makes me feel better (accepting the consequences), then I'm going to eat it. And these "strategies" Joyce Bauer recommends are absolutely ridiculous! My weight fluctuates anywhere between 130-160, and I was a marathon runner. In the best shape of my life, if I was anxious, stressed, or depressed, calling a friend or family member, exercise, or house cleaning (most ridiculous of all) did not make me feel better. A piece of chocolate cake, chocolate in any form, or any other dessert ALWAYS made me feel better. It's a treat, I enjoy it, and I feel I'm worth it and deserve it. I'm tired of all these "experts" telling us to find other outlets to deal with our emotions. If you're aware of and willing to accept the consequences of using food (in my case desserts)to help you deal with your emotions (as opposed to medications), then I say go for it. Food helps me and I'm not ashamed of it. "Experts" like Bauer, promote the act of using food to deal with emotions as taboo. If you understand the consequences and it helps you, then there's no reason NOT to have that piece of chocolate cake! Enjoy! I do:-) Oh, and yes, I CAN eat a dozen donuts at one time (and no, I don't throw up). And I think I've done that twice in my life. I gain weight and lose it. Funny, no one thinks twice about the "emotional reasons" why people eat dozens of hot dogs at a hot dog eating contest, do they?

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23. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 11:15 am PST

I bake my own cakes so that I can have cakes with all the icing on them. The icing contains most of the sugar, fats, etc. Do you know of any place a no sugar cake mix can be purchased? Homer

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24. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 11:34 am PST

I agree completely with jpvcal. I went through a wellness program (that I am very grateful to have heard about on yahoo blogs, but I won't mention because I don't want anyone to yell at me) and learned that yes, eat whatever you want...just be aware of the consequences. If you still want to eat that chocolate cake, no one can stop you. If you gain the typical 5 to 7 pounds over the Holidays, you only have yourself to blame (or congratulate, if that's how you look at it). I have learned to choose a healthier alternative because it makes me feel better emotionally and physically. And, as I make progress, which REALLY makes me happy, I don’t regret passing on the homemade piece of pie at the church dinner. Dropping clothes sizes is reward enough for me!

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25. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 11:58 am PST

Heard all the eat-healthy hype before - but, a carrot isn't a cookie!

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26. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 12:07 pm PST

i love eating so i don't care i wanna get fat!

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27. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 12:10 pm PST

Stressed read backwards is desserts. That is a perfectly good reason why I always reach for plenty of chocolates when I feel stressed. I think it is hard to follow these rules even though we already know so well about them. It's just hard to resist from temptation during hard times.

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28. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 12:36 pm PST

you just have to love you!!!!!

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29. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 12:51 pm PST

I was diagnosed with BED (Binge Eating Disorder) in 1997 and the strategies listed in the artcle are actually good things to try. They are actually things I try to do when coping with a BED episode. Regardless of which program you are following to lose/maintain weight, understanding the triggers of what drives you to overeat (or binge, or even binge & purge, or starve yourself) is one of the key steps in working through your eating issues and on to a healthier way of eating and living.

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30. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Nov 12, 2006, 12:52 pm PST

I was diagnosed with BED (Binge Eating Disorder) in 1997 and the strategies listed in the artcle are actually good things to try. They are actually things I try to do when coping with a BED episode. Regardless of which program you are following to lose/maintain weight, understanding the triggers of what drives you to overeat (or binge, or even binge & purge, or starve yourself) is one of the key steps in working through your eating issues and on to a healthier way of eating and living.

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