Everyday Systems: nosdiet: message 265 of 3212

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Hello,

I am beginning the nosdiet today in order to fulfil an agreement 
with my wife. She will be gaining about 25 pounds for her 
pregnancy, and I must lose 25 so that we can trade clothes and save 
money. (We're thrifty that way.) I have gained a significant amount 
of "sympathy weight"--although I'm not convinced that the "sympathy 

weight" theory is true. My weight gain seems to be rooted in a more 

primal (if not reptilian) instinct, rather than humane sympathy. Is 
it possible that I have been eating excessively out of self-
preservation, out of the fear that another feeder in the house will 
take my rations!? Or is it just gluttony? Either way, I am inspired 
to help bring about a moderation revolution by eating moderately 
from now on.

Jason