Got me thinking why we all gain weight. Seems like everyone goes on yo-yo diets losing weight and gaining it a while later. They can only eat healthily until their will power goes out, and then they go back to their old way of eating. Why is that?
I think there has been a fundamental shift in how we think about food. While it used to be about getting enough food to not be hungry, now it is an event. Look at all the marketing on tv. There is almost no discussion of how good the food is, but that you will have such a good time while you are eating at their establishment. Good times while eating.
Then, the food is made so delicious at restaurants it just slides down your throat. This alone makes you eat more, as well as triggers the pleasure center in your brain. Is it possible that good food can be addicting in some way? This would explain why will power doesn't work well.
The combination of memories of good times and flavorful food has us thinking about food all the time. When we are stressed we think about it. At every possible event we have it (tell me the last church event outside of church meetings without some sort of food). The times we remember with family revolve around a big meal.
And why does the last Dorito taste just as good as the first one? I swear they do this on purpose to make us eat more.
And where else does it say we have to completely clean off our plate, even when we are completely full?
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