I would like to share something here I did not realize but someone pointed it out to me

@Hannihar Do you eat at the morning ? They say it's the most important meal of the day.

@stringer321 Yes mor I do. I also believe it is the most important meal of the day. I do eat on Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av. I want to wish you a Shana Tova. Have a great year.

@LovingMyBabies I don't eat in the evening anymore. I do not eat a lot now and sometimes all I want to do is drink something.

@Hannihar i think the main thing i have always heard for loosing or gaining either one is exercise like walking etc. to build muscle. which i can't hardly do much of either.

@bunnybon7 I am sorry you cannot walk. I try to do some walking now a days but cannot always.

@bunnybon7 Bonnie, I am so sorry for the pains that come to you when you eat something you shouldn't. I understand that. There are things I cannot eat also. Thanks and I try my best.

@vandana7 You have to do what is right for you.

@compslick Not good. If you stopped would you turn to eating instead?

@kepweng I think it is in our genes that we don't get that fat. Besides, I exercise 30 minutes a day, in the morning before I prepare for work. I also don't put sugar on my coffee in the morning. I also now eat just a small amount of rice, especially when it's dinner. Though, I am taking medications for my fatty liver and cholesterol for 90 days. That I am sure, makes me thinner.

@kepweng I do not believe in diets. I used to diet back when and lost the weight and gained it back. I discovered here in Israel Over Eaters Anonymous which is not a diet club. It teaches people to find the best way to eat healthier. In my case it was to give up things. In the summer time I am not hungry and just want to eat. Most of the winter I want to eat because it is so cold outside. The summer before this I hardly ate and drank more and it carried into winter and is still going on. My body tells me most of the time when it is time to stop eating. I only eat two meals a day and try not to snack in between. I do not eat at night and say no to things I do not want to eat or need to eat. I guess it is finding the best way for you. I started to do a little walking and some exercising at home.If you eat potato chips and dip maybe cut down or stop eating them and try not to snack in between meals. Start gradually with giving up things or find the right program for you. Diets do not work. Programs if you learn how to work them right do. I hope I helped you even somewhat.

@SIMPLYD It was not in my genes. I used to look at food and got fat. I was always fat off and on during my life. Now, I hope to keep it off. When I used to drink tea I would drink it plain with no sugar in it.

@RubyHawk I used to over eat a lot but now I do not and there are times I hardly eat anything,

@RubyHawk I still eat things good for me and thank you. What do you mean you can eat eat enough after your surgery?

@RubyHawk So did your stomach shrink that now you do not want to put too much into it?

@Kandae11 That is great.

@Hannihar A main meal and a light supper mainly although I can overstep the mark a few times but that is nothing doing that wisely.

@lovinangelsinstead21 I see. I got home not too long ago and went out again and now home and not really hungry. I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow and then make some things for our holidays starting Sunday night.

@lovinangelsinstead21 So how many meals do you eat in a day? Thanks and I like green beans and a salad.

@Hannihar where can I buy discipline?

@Mavic123456 I have no idea.

@Mavic123456 It does take discipline right.

@Hannihar sometimes it's you wait that long you may still feel over fill. It could depends on the type of foods eaten but I've not studied it at all.

@MarshaMusselman I was not hungry today so just made toast.

@MarshaMusselman I try to stop more when I feel fulll so I do not overeat anymore and feel not good.

@Hannihar - I think women are more likely to tell their doctors when things are bothering them. Men are more hesitant.

@DeborahDiane I have also overeaten and had to take a bus home and I did not feel good on the bus. When I got off and walked to my home I felt better. I try to listen to my body to what it tells me it feels.

@DeborahDiane That is right we have to listen to our bodies. I like to tell my doctor when anything goes wrong to let him know what is happening even if it is minor.

@dgobucks226 Hi DB. I did not eat much yesterday because was not very hungry. I ate already and now on to a minor fast and next week is our Day of Atonement. We atone for our sins we did in the year before and we start fasting the night before and do not eat anything all day. I go to bed before the fast is over and so wake up and drink something. I have been doing the fast of next week since I was 13 years old. Since I came to live in Israel I have been trying to do all the fasts we have. I do eat if not feeling well but drink. Today hopefully I will not drink either.

@dgobucks226 I found my place in religion here in Israel while on my journey. I feel very comfortable where I am at and I know my G-d is watching me. Thank you so much DB.

@Hannihar I see. Adherence to our religious beliefs are the pillars to a spiritual life and one key to self happiness.... Your commitment is inspiring Hanni!

@Courage7 I can look at food these days and it does not mean a lot to me. I gave up things and do not miss them. So far so good.

@Courage7 Thanks and I am glad too.

@Hannihar Good glad you are doing well Hanni.

@arunima25 Good for you. Don't listen to your husband. Do what you need to do for yourself.

@arunima25 I see what a struggle it must be for you.

@Hannihar From childhood I am like that. I love food but if you put too much on my plate, I start sweating. It is a struggle to finish a big portion. I hate wasting food.

@theend I am sorry I do not understand what you mean. Can you please explain it to me? Thanks.

@theend What do you mean everything controlled is good?

@Hannihar Everything controlled is of course good

@Hannihar Wow! So you don't break fast at sundown?

@DianneN No, I go to bed before the fast in over. I may get up way after the fast is over in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and then may drink then.

@DianneN I only eat two meals a day and do not eat late at night. After I take my medication I only drink and do not eat anymore till the next day. For minor fast days I get up early and eat and for Yom Kippur and Tiisha B'Av I have to finish up before the fasts start and not eat until after the fast is over. In my case I do not stop fasting till the next morning.

@Hannihar Yes he does

@cintol That is a great idea and I hope he appreciates that.

@cintol That is good that he appreciates that.

@Hannihar i want to be ''heavy'' again.

@ridingbet ok if you say so.

@ridingbet That is great.

@YrNemo I am sorry. This is the best I have felt in a long time and I had to turn 68 to be able to lose weight. Actually started when I was 67 still and carried into 68.

@Hannihar I have noticed that if I 'train' myself, my food intake does seem to reduce greatly.

@sw8sincere That is good Honey143.

@compslick Sounds very interesting James.

@compslick that's great! awesome combination

@Spontaneo So can you explain to me what you mean by that?

@Spontaneo Good idea.

@Hannihar I eat to survive. I do not survive to eat. When my body does actually need food, then I eat. I do not eat just to eat, such as bingeing while watching television. However, I realize there are people with eating disorders.