Comments on: cinnamon bun exploring.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:37:43 +0000

You have such a unique perspective on things. And yes, I do believe that for most people, it’s pretty normal to explore the unhealthy end of the spectrum before knowing what feels and is the best for us. I know I did. I guess it’s kind of like that saying, “you have to hit rock bottom sometimes…” I know eating unhealthy foods is not “rock bottom” but in the spectrum of eating, you get the point ;)

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:04:52 +0000

Wow. That’s such an amazing post…and I think your mother is wise beyond belief. It’s so important to a child’s development to allow them to experiment with food in order to develop healthy eating habits. My mother made a huge mistake in that department.

I definitely agree that experiencing the effects of unhealthy habits is essential to the development of good ones, but only if they don’t reach unhealthy extents, if that makes any sets. I want to teach my children exactly what your mother allowed you to learn. I’m going to let them experience too many sweets, but also teach them that a single cookie for dessert is a much healthier choice than 5 cookies for dinner.

such a wonderful post.
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By: The Brunette

The Brunette — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:46:31 +0000

I agree that balance, indulgence, and moderation are the keys to a good relationship with food. Also, I applaud your mother. I, too, have a mom who is very healthy and sane when it comes to eating and
being active. She always made it seem so easy to keep that balance, and she never told us we could never eat certain things, she just relied on the hope that we would learn to appreciate foods that were good for us in more ways than just flavor. I realize now that I completely took this for granted–it must be so hard to teach kids to eat right without seeming strict, and to constantly lead by examples. Kudos to my mother, your mother, and all the others out there who successfully teach their kids the value of a healthy (but also delicious and fun) balance.

By: Shelley

Shelley — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:28:10 +0000

i do think it is imporant to experience many different aspects of life to find what is truly right for all of us. Kind of like how my eating disorder has really made me a better person, though it is ahorrible thing to go thorugh.

By: theemptynutjar

theemptynutjar — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:22:48 +0000

I love your posts. I would love to get to know you more. Were you always vegetarian. What schooling and work are you in now? Do you live alone, with friends?

Great post. I can barely analyze my current eating , let alone my past :)

By: Emily H

Emily H — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:25:43 +0000

growing up my mom always let us have what ever we wanted, she never believed in telling us what to eat. at times this frustrated me, but now i realize she was teaching us to make choices for ourselves and for that i am thankful.
happy friday!

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:07:17 +0000

You are such a great writer! I always feel like your content is useful and worthwhile. Please continue to write and I really hope you’re a writer in real life as well as blog-world!

Have a great weekend!

By: Jessica @ The Process of Healing

Jessica @ The Process of Healing — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:56:53 +0000

I loved this!! I completely agree. I think you have to have your own experiences, you have to make mistakes. I’m at the same point in life where I choose healthier alternatives over nonhealthy ones because of how it makes me feel and that I know that it does my body good. yes, I have indulgences and I don’t deprive myself. like you said, it’s all about balance. I want my children to have a healthy relationship with food and that is an example I want to set.

By: Maya

Maya — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:35:15 +0000

I completely agree and think that, though of course it is an overall negative experience, disordered eating comes with a silver lining. I never had an eating disorder, but my weight has fluctuated and it has been unhealthily low. But from that experience I learned about healthy eating and balance, and it sort of led me to blog world and all these new experiences. It’s interesting to think about how our parents raised us and how we’d like to raise our kids. I never thought I’d want to raise my children to be vegetarian, though I am a LONG time one, but I’ve recently changed my mind as my vegetarianism became more ethically based. I will let them try meat if outside the home, but I think in my house it will be vegetarian fare. Thought provoking post!

By: ellie

ellie — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:28:05 +0000

My parents let me try things, but they were pretty strict when it came to foods. It meant that once I was old enough to go meet friends by myself, etc, I wanted to try everything. And I did. And learned that I genuinely preferred healthier options… We ate burgers and pizza at home, but homemade is a far cry from what you get in McDonalds and I am thankful that I grew up with a taste for real foods.