Some would think it's just the act of lifting mug to face (mug to mug?) while sitting reading something that is in itself the pleasure - whether it's taste or action, coffee just makes a Saturday morning, in any case. After a week without a single cup, I have reinstated my habit full force. Well, full force means the morning cup'a'joe with reading, writing or playing those incessant computer games. It usually only means a cup or two, then satiated, I go on to the rest of the grind.
I found the whole food awareness thing a lot easier when I was sick. Your body does the work for you in that it doesn't allow you to eat certain things because of the revolt that may happen somewhere down the line, if you know what I mean. Now that I am feeling better, I must again reinstate my concentrated effort to forget about food except when I need to eat, for the purpose it was intended. Too bad that painful reminder doesn't last by poking you with an "ouch" when you think of food. I know it doesn't work for child birth, so what makes me think it would work otherwise. Our bodies force out something that can only be placated with morphine, we are ripped open... then want another?
I also think it would be a great thing for all of humanity if junk food, bad food, unhealthy food were banned from society. Just think of the burden that might be lifted from the other areas of our society, such as health care. We are all happy they are finally breaking ground on the new hospital site in Sherwood Park. It is a sad day when there are not enough facilities to take care of the sick. Emergencies - yes. Self inflicted societal ills crushing upon us - no. A step back would probably do us all a lot of good.
Now, speaking of steps back - I have not fallen into overeating and hopefully make better choices over the coming weeks. I intend to have the nurse weigh me in again at my doctor's appointment on May 21st, just so the trauma of the numbers likened to a small horse sit with me every time I think I need to eat that whatever... I am certain that just a bit of focus each and every day will make a difference. I do not buy into the diet plans or diet fads - they don't work because when you get right down to it - success at this challenge all boils down to the same thing - healthy choices and lifestyle changes. And that, my friend does not happen overnight when you've let an accumulation get attached to you.
Thanks to the awesome shopping habits of my roomie (my darling daughter) we have had some great food available in the house - lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, yogurt, juices, etc. I am also remembering to drink my water... (gulp) ... and we have had some incredible meals at home thanks to her culinary skills. This is a big change and a big part of our new found lease on a healthy lifestyle - the fast food has quickly gone out the window. Easy habit to establish. I will admit, though, that it is costly to keep good food in the house - no wonder low income families choose unwisely at times. Convenience and cost. I know that is my regret - not bringing Kelsey up with a healthy eating regime - I know you can't go back but it doesn't mean that it is any easier today and the after effects are part of the battle.
I found the whole food awareness thing a lot easier when I was sick. Your body does the work for you in that it doesn't allow you to eat certain things because of the revolt that may happen somewhere down the line, if you know what I mean. Now that I am feeling better, I must again reinstate my concentrated effort to forget about food except when I need to eat, for the purpose it was intended. Too bad that painful reminder doesn't last by poking you with an "ouch" when you think of food. I know it doesn't work for child birth, so what makes me think it would work otherwise. Our bodies force out something that can only be placated with morphine, we are ripped open... then want another?
I also think it would be a great thing for all of humanity if junk food, bad food, unhealthy food were banned from society. Just think of the burden that might be lifted from the other areas of our society, such as health care. We are all happy they are finally breaking ground on the new hospital site in Sherwood Park. It is a sad day when there are not enough facilities to take care of the sick. Emergencies - yes. Self inflicted societal ills crushing upon us - no. A step back would probably do us all a lot of good.
Now, speaking of steps back - I have not fallen into overeating and hopefully make better choices over the coming weeks. I intend to have the nurse weigh me in again at my doctor's appointment on May 21st, just so the trauma of the numbers likened to a small horse sit with me every time I think I need to eat that whatever... I am certain that just a bit of focus each and every day will make a difference. I do not buy into the diet plans or diet fads - they don't work because when you get right down to it - success at this challenge all boils down to the same thing - healthy choices and lifestyle changes. And that, my friend does not happen overnight when you've let an accumulation get attached to you.
Thanks to the awesome shopping habits of my roomie (my darling daughter) we have had some great food available in the house - lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, yogurt, juices, etc. I am also remembering to drink my water... (gulp) ... and we have had some incredible meals at home thanks to her culinary skills. This is a big change and a big part of our new found lease on a healthy lifestyle - the fast food has quickly gone out the window. Easy habit to establish. I will admit, though, that it is costly to keep good food in the house - no wonder low income families choose unwisely at times. Convenience and cost. I know that is my regret - not bringing Kelsey up with a healthy eating regime - I know you can't go back but it doesn't mean that it is any easier today and the after effects are part of the battle.
Hanging in there. Feeling better. Up to the challenge.
So glad you are sounding much better & as you said feeling much better. Unfortunately (also as you said) the struggle returns.......but I know you are up for it.
ReplyDeleteGood job and keep on truckin' (as they say).
There is 'they' sticken' a nose in again! Just ignore THEY........you'll be better for it!