Confessions of a Closet Anorexic

This is what you'll be thinking after this post.

Most of my philosophy comes from my dad to the never ending annoyance of my mom. Eat less; exercise more. It's a pretty simple mantra, but sometimes easier said than done. Especially when we all have a sweet-tooth. So these are some of the things that I do and think, and for the record you have all seen me eat loads of food and I never throw up. Not even pregnant.

1. For me to lose weight I have to do an intense cardio workout 45-60 minutes/day.

2. I stop eating when I reach the point that I'm not hungry, not full, just no longer hungry.

3. I frequently go to bed hungry. What's the point in eating before bed? They're calories that you aren't going to burn off sleeping. If I'm so hungry I can't handle it I'll eat some grapes or have a glass of milk.

4. I cannot have the mind set of: I worked out today so it's ok if I eat this high fat and calorie ________. You don't deserve anything.

5. Social eating is a killer. When you go out to eat remember point number 2.

6. Don't eat by the clock, or a schedule, or because you should. Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're not.

7. Remember your brain doesn't register thirst as quickly as it does hunger. So really, if you feel hungry, you're probably just thirsty. Have you ever been out to eat with me and have my fly through 4 lemonades before the meal even gets there?