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"I knew I was hungry when I was driving home after running
the day’s errands. I felt it and looked at the clock. It had been 2.5 hours
since I last ate…right on time.
Once I was home I just got busy doing stuff. I was putting
away the dishes when I grabbed a bowl. I instantly wanted one of my “go-to”
indulgences…1.5 cups salsa, 1 hunk of cream cheese and a BAG of Santitas
Tortilla Chips. I craved them so bad in that instant.
A year ago, I would have went to the grocery store in that
minute (it’s only 5 blocks away), bought the ingredients, and mix them in the
bowl I was now holding.
However, today my mind flashed to the thought that I still
haven’t eaten. I put the bowl away, cleaned the skillet and started to thaw
some lean turkey.
It has taken me NINE months to recognize and understand the
signals my body gives me. Additionally, during these nine months I have
practiced how to respond appropriately to these signals.
I still have intense cravings for the foods that helped me
to be obese. Maybe they won’t ever go away. I have learned to recognize that
they usually pop up in a weakened state of mind…like right before it’s time for
me to eat again.
For me, I work to be diligent about my meal timing. I feel
my best eating every 2-2.5 hours. Some people like to eat every three hours.
However, I have noticed that is really pushing me mentally (and physically) to
stay on track.
Of course, I would have loved that all this had taken a
shorter time frame to realize these signs/responses – nine months is a really
long time. I still have a lot to learn. However,
it has brought me to a place of such peace and I am finally happy with myself.
I have also recognized that when I frequently make better
choices, the happier I seem to be. And that is such a great feeling."
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