Knitting faster before the yarn runs out…😉

Witzend - there is one method you can try another time. Keep knitting until you actually run out of yarn, then pull back/undo/frog (all mean the same thing) a row or two (or more if very narrow) and then knit it again. The yarn stretches a little as you knit and this can often be enough to make a difference. Works with crochet, too.
I know it sounds far fetched, but give it a go next time it happens.

win

Allira

Greenfinch

And if you eat quickly you will put on less weight 🤣.

Oh, thank you
I'll definitely try that!

Scientifically you have to eat very slowly and chew your food many, many times, I believe something like 60 times for each mouthful, that way you feel full quicker apparently. We all know it takes 1/2 an hour to feel what you have eaten, hence never have a dessert or second helping before you have left it a while and know you really need/want one.

I've been out to lunch today and yes, we left it some time before we decided that yes, we all wanted pudding!

Chrissie7

Witzend - there is one method you can try another time. Keep knitting until you actually run out of yarn, then pull back/undo/frog (all mean the same thing) a row or two (or more if very narrow) and then knit it again. The yarn stretches a little as you knit and this can often be enough to make a difference. Works with crochet, too.
I know it sounds far fetched, but give it a go next time it happens.

Yes, it works (at least some of the time)!
I've done it with crochet.

My comment was meant as a joke win. I am fully aware of the facts. About forty years ago I attended Weight Watchers and we were told that eating fast was a misconception held by some people. We were told to eat slowly and never eat standing up and if we did allow ourselves a Mars bar as a treat to eat it slowly savouring every mouthful and not quickly as if it were a terrible sin. There is moderation in all things.

And that reminds me of how my MiL'se kettle had a very short cable, which meant the kettle had to sit on a rather inconvenient shelf. DH suggested getting a longer cable, but she refused, saying that the kettle used less electricity with its short cable. You have to humour some people.😃

Finally finished all the sewing up and weaving in seemingly endless ends…

Thanks, Chrissie7 - I’ll bear that in mind!

Greenfinch

And if you eat quickly you will put on less weight 🤣.

I know you are joking but if you are interested, the exact opposite is true. Eating more slowly allows your body to sense it is "full" and stop you eating more. Eating fast can cause overeating as your body does not get the "I'm full" signal quickly enough. I used to eat very quickly when younger especially when the family were younger as I was eating quickly then jumping up to prepare the next course or start the clearing away. Since living alone I have slowed down and I think it is one of the factors that has helped me lose a lot of weight.

Oops didn't read page 2 before replying. I see win has already explained!

Witzend

Finally finished all the sewing up and weaving in seemingly endless ends…

That's brilliant.Well Done. So clever.

Witzend

Finally finished all the sewing up and weaving in seemingly endless ends…

I love the little stethoscope. You are so skilled and generous.

I was reminded of this thread this afternoon when I found myself sewing faster before the bobbin ran out!