Overeating

[tctrek]

I partially agree with the family theory. I am the oldest of 7 children and as a result, I did a lot of the more grown up chores for my mother. In reward, the best snacks were put aside for me and I was allowed to wait until all the other kids were asleep to eat my treat.

To this day, I am really good at saving a treat until a special, quiet time when I can get the utmost enjoyment. But, I don't overeat. I can walk past the same box of cookies for a week. When I decide to have one, I choose the time and place and savor it. I'm pretty weird.

I nearly always clear my plate, though.. that's a left over from punishment as a kid for not eating everything. I may not put a lot on my plate, but whatever is on it, I eat it all. I also eat in circles... a little of each food on the plate in equal portions. I'm pretty weird.

[Reesha]

Yeah, clean plate club! I learned from my dad, he used to mop up all the leftover sauce or crumbs on his plate with his last few bites or a piece of bread. His was the cleanest plate in the world-- I picked up his habit.

I think I do a good job of rationing the best bite for last... I want my meals to end on a high note! But I'm the middle child! I think I just really, really like food.