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On Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 1:46:48 PM UTC-5, Don Y wrote:
On 10/8/2015 8:01 AM, Muggles wrote:
Being preoccupied plays a big role -- easily NOT distracted!
The time required (away from the task at hand) to prepare that
meal is also a consideration (do I *really* want to take a
30-60 minute break, now, JUST to eat??).
But, I also tend not to *get* "hungry" -- thirsty, yes (so, I
get up frequently to make a fresh cup of tea -- something that
takes just a minute or two).
I keep small containers of small snacks or meals in the frig so I don't
have to spend much time preparing food. Eat it cold or warm it up in the
microwave for a minute and I'm good to go.
I'll do that with eggrolls (we will make many dozens at a time and
then freeze them; reheat in microwave). Or, "spaghetti sauce"
(I make 4G at a time and freeze in 3C containers so I can always
make pasta or pizza; if a Bolognese sauce, then I'll throw some
on a roll and make a grinder/sloppy joe sort of treat/open faced
sandwich/pizza). Likewise "cereal" (cheerios or rice k) -- I'll
empty a big box in 3 "meals" along with the lion's share of a G of milk!
Eating like this is just as bad as NOT eating.
I don't "feel bad", generally. If I'm digging in the yard or working
on the roof -- something that is physically strenuous and/or exposes
me to the heat -- then I will get "run down" and tend to want to
stuff something *quick* in my belly. But, if doing research,
writing code, etc. -- sedentary activities -- my body appears to be
able to make every calorie last a long time!
I'm also not a "nervous eater" -- I don't tend to sit down with a
bag of chips and mindlessly eat them until the bag is empty (I don't
eat any of these sorts of snacks). I tend to need my hands free and
clean to do whatever I'm doing at the time so "snacking" requires
lots of time "cleaning up" between nibbles.
I keep a can of unsalted unprocessed whole mixed nuts for when I need an
in between meal snack. The Dr. told me it was good for keeping my sugar
readings steady.
If I sit down to peanuts or cashews, I will end up eating the entire
container to the exclusion of anything *else*! Then, wait for my body to
convert it to "peanut butter" at the other end :-/
EEEUUUW! You do at least chew the nuts thoroughly so there are no bumps when it exits your tailpipe? o_O
[8~{} Uncle Shocked Monster
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