I realize that we previously have talked about all the variables that go into overeating. Social, cultural, emotional, behavioral.....scientists have even been looking for a fat 'gene' to explain the overeating habits of millions of people. I, however, believe that there is one commonality to many of us who over eat. I'll call it "The Now Factor". That need to have/do/feel right now.
I think most of us suffer from impulsiveness in other areas of our lives as well. We find it hard to say no to ourselves in other areas like shopping, or spending in general. We are probably not at all the best savers. My thought line always seems to flow from the joy of the moment, and it is often difficult to see the consequences beyond the immediate result. I live in the 'now' and find planning for anything to be challenging. I still view myself as a committed, aware individual....but it is amazing at how little I actually can plan for beyond the next few days. I have never been good at meal planning, or planning vacations, or planning for retirement. Always doing homework at the last minute. (I think procrastination goes hand in hand with impulsiveness). A lot of us that overeat never plan to do so, but as part of that 'in the momment' need to satisfy, we indulge ourselves.
So why discuss this? What if, just if, we altered that impulse in other areas of our life? What if I planned a week of meals? What if I planned to save money? What if I say no to a purchase? Is it possible to re-wire the brain to lessen the Now Factor? And could that affect my desire to pop inappropriate foods in my mouth at the wrong times?
I'm just sayin'.
I think most of us suffer from impulsiveness in other areas of our lives as well. We find it hard to say no to ourselves in other areas like shopping, or spending in general. We are probably not at all the best savers. My thought line always seems to flow from the joy of the moment, and it is often difficult to see the consequences beyond the immediate result. I live in the 'now' and find planning for anything to be challenging. I still view myself as a committed, aware individual....but it is amazing at how little I actually can plan for beyond the next few days. I have never been good at meal planning, or planning vacations, or planning for retirement. Always doing homework at the last minute. (I think procrastination goes hand in hand with impulsiveness). A lot of us that overeat never plan to do so, but as part of that 'in the momment' need to satisfy, we indulge ourselves.
So why discuss this? What if, just if, we altered that impulse in other areas of our life? What if I planned a week of meals? What if I planned to save money? What if I say no to a purchase? Is it possible to re-wire the brain to lessen the Now Factor? And could that affect my desire to pop inappropriate foods in my mouth at the wrong times?
I'm just sayin'.
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