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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze
The thing is, I think the kind of foods you crave and the portions you crave, or anyone craves, are hard-wired (at least partly) into you so it is very difficult to work against them. You can fight it but as folks have said here, it is a constant battle. Most people seem to think it's worth the effort when they are successful.
I hope that whatever causes the cravings and such is found by scientists and there really is some way to make it easier on people to not desire these foods so much. Not all appetites are created equal unfortunately.
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Right. It's about choice for sure - but sometimes there are things going on on a deeper level that negate the choice - or just go beyond simple choice. There have been times in my life where, yes, I could have chosen to not eat the entire roll of cookie dough - but prior to eating it I was not in a clear "should I or shouldn't I" state of mind.
I don't know how to explain it - and we are ultimately responsible for what goes into our mouths - which is why I'm now trying to make better choices - and stop using food for other things -- like rewards or something to buffer a bad situation.
Everyone is different - for sure. I mean Pickled Pig's Feet have to exist for someone - and it sure as hell isn't me!