ORGANIC ANGEL started this discussion ·
I normally eat everything on my plate b/c I know I exert a lot of energ-even when I'm "full", which brought me to this question. What does everyone else do?Just curious as to what everyone else does. I do 2x pole in studio 2x pole at home stretch + walk 45 min4x per week on top of breast feeding every 60-75 min right now, so I really need to eat as much whenever I can.
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As a mom i have the bad habit to finish my boys plates, it's not good but i do it. Anyway i just looove to eat. I haven't pole much in the last few months but i'm hoping to be back on track.
Miraine ·
I hate actually feeling full! That's not to say I don't sometimes eat too much of delicious things and end up that way, hehe. But my bf and I have discussed the benefits of the whole "5 smaller meals per day" idea over the traditional light-medium-heavy situation that usually happens with breakfast lunch and evening dinner. It's supposed to be better for regulating weight (up for me and down for the bf) as well as smoothing out energy troughs through the day. The downside is, it's a complete nuisance to plan and actually do! And goes straight out the window if you visit people, lol.
No if I'm full I stop. Acutally I've trained myself to stop before being full since it takes about 20 minutes for your body to register that its full so by the time your full your overfull. I'm mindful of portions. And since my kids rarely eat foods that I would eat it makes it easy not to be tempted to finish their plates.
Depends what I'm eating. I normally eat until I am fill, but if I am eating something great, I will STUFF myself!
Lana Lee ·
Most of the time when I eat and get full, I stop. But if it's absolutely something delicious, sometimes I cannot help myself but continue gorging. At times I find that even though I'm full, I still crave food because I have a feeling of being unsatisfied. And that's when I go and have some chocolate, and THEN I'm satisfied.
I really like this last one^^^😀
That sounds good Memphis. Juicing is great. We have one everyday😀 With my first baby all my food was meat, man and cheese, mashed potatos and a veggie. Now a typical meal is two-three veggies, a half plate of whole wheat pasta, 2 slices of ezekial bread w/organic butter and lots of fluids. Snacks are smoothies or yogurt and berries. I am so much better about what I eat but am able to eat even more b/c the food is so much healthier. Seafood 5x a week and limiting chicken/steak r key too. I used to drink a ton of soy milk but it dries up my milk.(the natural estrogens) I lost all my weight but 4lbs, which I am holding in my bobbies😉 I lost 31lbs.
I find that my stomach size/capacity shrinks or expands depending on how much I've been eating in a period of time, and how much exercise ive been doing. When ive been working out heaps and my abdominals are sore, I get full much easier. Also, because im in the "healthy" mindset, i go for protein rich foods like poached eggs, which makes you feel fuller for longer. I really don't like the feeling of being bloated or 100% stuffed. It's uncomfortable. I try to stop before i get to that point, and sometimes I'll bribe myself. For example, ill think: "If I dont eat another bowl of pasta now then I'll have room for dessert in an hour." I understand that breast feeding takes a lot out of you, but im pretty sure quality over quantity makes the difference. So rather than eating double the amount, aim to eat double the nutrients.... make sure your plate if colourful with a variety of fresh vegetables/salads and fresh raw foods. I always feel so much better when I eat unprocessed foods. Refined carbohydrates make me feel sluggish and blah. Also, i think it helps to decide whether you're a grazer or a 3 meals a day person. I know personally i have to eat something every 2-3 hours - without snacks my energy levels slump and i get cranky! But i try to keep the snacks healthy too - carrots with hummos, an apple, an orange, nuts and dried fruit, cheese and grapes. Etc. Another thing ot keep in mind, I think a lot of people mistake hunger for thirst. SOmetimes a cup of tea, some water or a glass of milk can keep you going until your next meal. :)
gina77 ·
A few years ago, i exercised and lost 15- 20 lbs.. totally reshaped mywhole body.. i have always eaten smaller portions on a smaller plate.. then i began something, well, kinda gross. If i was eating and was "full", my body would not want any more food. And mid chew, i would have to spit out my food (into a napkin, of course). My body (or mind, or whatever) would tell me NO MORE! Then i got pregnant and was never full! 18 months later, i am just now beginning to try to lose the weight because i want to begin competitive poling again!
Former member ·
It depends on what it is. Broccoli and chicken? I'll eat until I'm full. Chocolatey cake dripping in whipped cream? I'll have another slice please. I find it all balances out in the end, and if I'm suddenly not feeling healthy "on the inside", then it's back to the fruits and veggies.
