So .... I have been writing every time I'm feeling a bit weird food wise instead of just eating. Remember a lil bit back I said I needed to write it out? Write those feelings out and such? Well it must be working because it hasn't been that bloody long, I have not been exercising like I should (shoes will be here tomorrow!) and I haven't been eating just healthy foods. Whats different then? I haven't been eating when I'm angry, or stressed, or gosh forbid bored. I have been writing those feelings out and some how by writing it it makes it more real to me, it becomes purged in a strange sort of way as a tangible thing that's out of me instead of a feeling that I want to stuff down; with a pound of pasta.
So to what end? Well since the day I started my writing thing ... the 23th of May; I have dropped 6.5 effortless pounds. I have eaten grilled burgers. I have eaten rhubarb crisp with ice cream. I even indulged in Doritos which is a rare thing in this house. But I haven't denied myself. Nor have I over indulged. This week I will start my walking again because I love it and my shoes are finally coming. But Ill be honest, I'm not going to walk as a regimented form of exercise. I'm going to walk only because it feels good to do so. I'm going to strap my tennis shoes on because I want to... not have to.
I have found something interesting out about myself during this rather short experiment. If I set myself up in a situation where it is only win or lose, I inadvertently set myself up to fail. I seem to go all or nothing and that's not good with anything. Even too much of a good thing is bad for ya. Eat less, move more. That's the bottom line for me.
I'm learning to really listen to myself, to hear what it is Im really saying inside this brain of mine. I am not on auto pilot.... I'm flying this B52 solo and I plan to make it all the way around this time. No diet, no plan almost sound like flying by the seat of my pants but its not. Im listening to all the dials... paying attention to my readings. After all this is a lifetime flight, you only get one chance to go round this big ole world.
Hope yall are havin one heck of a great weekend :)
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6.5 effortless pounds? wow! your flight plan sounds perfect. i agree - you still need to enjoy simple pleasures in your life - whether it's a bag of doritos or tv time on the couch. i figure i'm more likely to crash and burn if i deprive myself of too much. that's why i'm taking it slow and not expecting too much, too soon. just gotta keep that bottom line in mind.
ReplyDeleteI HAD A TYPO!!! LOL not in the pounds but the date ... it was since the 23rd of may not the 28th ... :P
ReplyDeleteBut yes ... completely effortless. I have just been writing things out. Not food things, just when ever I get that anxious feeling that makes me want to eat. I write out what the heck it is before I reach for food.
Great job, HB. Sounds like you are totally on the right path. I think the key thing is that you were able to indulge but not over indulge. That is awesome and effective.
ReplyDeleteWell done, HB. I agree with your new philosophy. If we are really supposed to be achieving a lifestyle change, then it should be something we really enjoy and not something we are forcing ourselves into. Sounds like you are striving for that comfortable fit.
ReplyDeleteWe got to live Honey B.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you find sustainable and good for your mind, body and soul is good with me.
We are all striving for personal growth here, the key word is "personal". That's why restaurants have menus, everybody is different and has different tastes.
Good luck Honey B
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