Yesterday I once more succumbed to my bad habits. I had some news over the weekend that overwhelmed me a bit and the result is that I lost focus on my goal. I have been reading a bit about emotional eating and learned some interesting information. I think many of us turn to food when we are at our emotionally weakest, I know I do. We use food as a way to soothe negative emotions like anger, boredom, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, etc. I usually look for the sweet or salty foods not the healthy snacks I had planned to eat. The problem is, while I am eating I feel better, almost defiant, but as soon as I finish eating, the mood returns, but now guilt is added to the list of negative emotions. So I look for more comfort food. I thought about all the things I know about emotional eating and what I could do to stop myself from turning this day into an all night binge. I know all the basics like wait fifteen minutes, brush your teeth, drink a glass of water, so I did them all then went to bed with my book at 8:00 P.M. With my sleeping husband by my side, I will not eat, so I was safe. Today I plan to write down my food triggers and record what makes me take the candy bar instead of the apple. I will try and do something else other than eat when I crave one of those comfort foods. I have a busy morning ahead so I most likely won't be drawn to eat. My friend and I are planning to meet for lunch, so I will order something healthy and NO DESSERT.
My daughter eats every 2 1/2 hours and has her meals and snacks all planned out each day. By keeping her stomach full, she avoids the cravings most of the time. But she confessed to me she still has those days when she just wants to eat constantly and grab the comfort foods! Usually during a PMS time. I wonder if Men have those kinds of days too?
So all I can do today, is try again to stick to my eating plan, and stop the roller coaster of bad habits I have spent my lifetime building. I knew this journey was not going to be easy, but I was hoping by now that I would have impressed all of you with my resolve and willpower and lost ten pounds!
My poem for today:
Mind Free
When mundane tasks encumber me
And people cling like poison ivy
when my world is upside down
And all I see is an ugly frown
I do not wallow in my grief
But close my eyes to seek relief
The wondrous world that's in my head
Can whisk away the things I dread
Music glorious and sweet,
Brave kind folks I've yet to meet
Oceans filled with wondrous things
And a boat with sails like angel's wings
Beauty that makes my heart soar
Just waiting for that open door
By Judy Patt Hall
2000
Have a great day everyone, and ROCK ON!
My Plan for today:
Breakfast: egg, toast, tea
Lunch: Restaurant outing- plan to order a salad
Snack: apple and cheese
Dinner: pork cutlet, spinach salad
Exercise:; today I have my therapy session with Mr. Gestapo who is most likely dreaming up a suitable torture right now. I tremble with anticipation. This evening I will do some YOGA instead of eating!
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