Big Relearnings: Thirst, Hunger, Satiation; Perceiving hunger vs. experiencing cravings

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm watching this discussion, and I would point out that when you say " when

I am hungry " , the odds are that you are not physiologically hungry at all.

In my experience, almost no one alive in the U.S. and affiliates (Canada,

Australia, etc.) today has EVER experienced genuine, physiological hunger.

So through no " wrong " intention on the part of anyone, this conversation

thread is pretty far from the mark.

 

What you are ALL describing is craving, not hunger ... else you would simply

never say something such as the first sentence, below. Until you relearn to

distinguish genuine hunger, this will always seem " out of control " , " hard " ,

and so forth.

 

This is why, as I've written numerous times, I teach people early on to

reconnect with their sensory awarenesses, particularly for thirst, hunger,

and satiation. Most people haven't a clue about any of these...and so

" listening to my body " becomes an impossible proposition.

 

I hope to offer a program, perhaps during 2008 CE, where people can come and

relearn such things ... and more. We'll see what unravels ... er, I mean,

unfolds! :)

 

Best,

Elchanan

 

PS: I've completely replace the subject line, the old one was irrelevant.

_____

 

rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Caroline G Gomes

Friday, June 29, 2007 4:49 PM

rawfood

RE: [Raw Food] day in the life

 

 

Yup

 

When I am hungry I am most likely to eat anything in sight.

 

I always take a small cooler with fruit and ice anywhere I go just in case I

get hungry. Or I can stop at Wawa and get a banana but then I see all the

other stuff and it is a little harder LOL!!

 

Have a great night

 

Caroline

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello Elchanan

 

I read your posts from a little while ago about listening to your body and

your suggestion to drink water and wait to see what happens (or something to

that affect). I do try that often. Sometimes I am thirsty but sometimes I

am hungry. I get tired, my stomach hurts and I need to get more calories to

continue on with my day. I was never one to eat 3 large meals a day...I

always ate small meals, the only difference now is I eat only raw meals.

Don't get me wrong...there are times when I think I am hungry and then if I

don't act on it, the " hunger " goes away quickly and I feel fine.

Again...learning process for me. I am still trying to learn when to eat and

when to just let it go.

 

Thanks for your insight

 

Caroline

 

 

rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Elchanan

Friday, June 29, 2007 9:41 PM

rawfood

[Raw Food] Big Relearnings: Thirst, Hunger, Satiation; Perceiving

hunger vs. experiencing cravings

 

Hi everyone,

 

I'm watching this discussion, and I would point out that when you say " when

I am hungry " , the odds are that you are not physiologically hungry at all.

In my experience, almost no one alive in the U.S. and affiliates (Canada,

Australia, etc.) today has EVER experienced genuine, physiological hunger.

So through no " wrong " intention on the part of anyone, this conversation

thread is pretty far from the mark.

 

What you are ALL describing is craving, not hunger ... else you would simply

never say something such as the first sentence, below. Until you relearn to

distinguish genuine hunger, this will always seem " out of control " , " hard " ,

and so forth.

 

This is why, as I've written numerous times, I teach people early on to

reconnect with their sensory awarenesses, particularly for thirst, hunger,

and satiation. Most people haven't a clue about any of these...and so

" listening to my body " becomes an impossible proposition.

 

I hope to offer a program, perhaps during 2008 CE, where people can come and

relearn such things ... and more. We'll see what unravels ... er, I mean,

unfolds! :)

 

Best,

Elchanan

 

PS: I've completely replace the subject line, the old one was irrelevant.

_____

 

rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Caroline G Gomes

Friday, June 29, 2007 4:49 PM

rawfood

RE: [Raw Food] day in the life

 

 

Yup

 

When I am hungry I am most likely to eat anything in sight.

 

I always take a small cooler with fruit and ice anywhere I go just in case I

get hungry. Or I can stop at Wawa and get a banana but then I see all the

other stuff and it is a little harder LOL!!

 

Have a great night

 

Caroline

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Caroline,

 

You are welcome. I assure you that what looks like the " only difference " to

you is not, not at all. And genuine hunger does not " go away quickly " in the

manner you describe. Really, what you experience is something else.

 

I cannot coach you effectively on this in via email alone or in a format

such as this one. If you wish to " get it: " ... for life ... feel free to

contact me privately at your convenience. And anyone else, as well.

 

Best,

Elchanan

_____

 

rawfood [rawfood ] On Behalf Of

Caroline G Gomes

Saturday, June 30, 2007 6:03 AM

rawfood

RE: [Raw Food] Big Relearnings: Thirst, Hunger, Satiation;

Perceiving hunger vs. experiencing cravings

 

Hello Elchanan

 

I read your posts from a little while ago about listening to your body and

your suggestion to drink water and wait to see what happens (or something to

that affect). I do try that often. Sometimes I am thirsty but sometimes I

am hungry. I get tired, my stomach hurts and I need to get more calories to

continue on with my day. I was never one to eat 3 large meals a day...I

always ate small meals, the only difference now is I eat only raw meals.

Don't get me wrong...there are times when I think I am hungry and then if I

don't act on it, the " hunger " goes away quickly and I feel fine.

Again...learning process for me. I am still trying to learn when to eat and

when to just let it go.

 

Thanks for your insight

 

Caroline