[–] PsychoClover 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
“They shovel food into their mouth 24/7, get the same food as us when we go out and then complain that they're still fat” - this is so incredibly true. I’m at the beach on vacation & enjoying not sticking to my usual diet. Today I’ve had a beer, two slices of pizza, and ice cream. I’m watching all these behemoth women younger than me who probably weigh twice what I do lumbering around, and all I can think is that I’m actually tired of eating by now AND it’s expensive. I literally don’t understand how they have the time and money to shovel food in their mouths all day to get SO FAT.
[–] darthbrodin ago (edited ago)
I emphasize this to my kids al lthe time. I come home from a run and eat fruit, pretzels, graham crackers, etc. This is usually around 4-5pm - about an hour before dinner. They naturally want what I'm having and I remind them: "I just ran a bunch of miles. How many miles have you run today?" I remind them that food is a tool foremost, not a hobby. I like dessert, sure. But I only ever eat dessert when I am still hungry after dinner, which happens sometimes to me on long run days. I make sure to frequently reject dessert in front of them. Sometimes I say, "I want some ice cream, but I haven't really done enough today to deserve ice cream." I try not to moralize specific foods in front of them. I just want to teach them that you need to earn every calorie you eat or else you become a fat ass.