Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 A couple of my away from motivations are not sneaking food and mindless/reckless overeating. Today that was put to the test by a buffet table of goodies supplied by some of the best cooks/bakers at my school. Even though I had a good breakfast I decided to get a small plate with small servings of 3 things. The food and the social chatter were equally enjoyable vs. the social chatter being the means to get to the food as in the past. So far....all was well and we all retreated back to our offices leaving the buffet table " unguarded " . Suddenly a civil tug of war begins in my head - " go get another cookie, what will it matter, you know you want it " countered with " don't do it " . Having to walk down the hall for a legitmate reason I found myself in the office with the food and my mind toyed with the idea of grabbing more food but I felt such sorrow and disappointment that I would not be moving away from anymore, that I would be taking a step back and that I was losing control. For the first time I was able to put the beginning tools of this program into practice, walk away and not feel the gravitional pull of the food. I am stuggling with chapter two, stuggling to completly wrap my head and heart around what my position intention is. Chapter two will be more than a one week chapter for me, and thats ok. This is the first time EVER that I have felt different when changing my eating habits. The brain chatter of eat, sneak more, feel guilty, eat some more is gone Ahh peace and progress. Thanks for listening. Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's a great step Joyce! You should really feel proud of yourself! > ** > > > A couple of my away from motivations are not sneaking food and > mindless/reckless overeating. Today that was put to the test by a buffet > table of goodies supplied by some of the best cooks/bakers at my school. > Even though I had a good breakfast I decided to get a small plate with > small servings of 3 things. The food and the social chatter were equally > enjoyable vs. the social chatter being the means to get to the food as in > the past. So far....all was well and we all retreated back to our offices > leaving the buffet table " unguarded " . Suddenly a civil tug of war begins in > my head - " go get another cookie, what will it matter, you know you want > it " countered with " don't do it " . Having to walk down the hall for a > legitmate reason I found myself in the office with the food and my mind > toyed with the idea of grabbing more food but I felt such sorrow and > disappointment that I would not be moving away from anymore, that I would > be taking a step back and that I was losing control. For the first time I > was able to put the beginning tools of this program into practice, walk > away and not feel the gravitional pull of the food. > I am stuggling with chapter two, stuggling to completly wrap my head and > heart around what my position intention is. Chapter two will be more than a > one week chapter for me, and thats ok. This is the first time EVER that I > have felt different when changing my eating habits. The brain chatter of > eat, sneak more, feel guilty, eat some more is gone Ahh peace and progress. > Thanks for listening. > Joyce > > > -- Amelia Ramstead http://www.linkedin.com/pub/amelia-ramstead/2b/25b/601 http://www.ameeramstead.com http://ameliaramstead.blogspot.com www.twitter.com/ameliaramstead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Congratulations Joyce! I'm very happy for you! b. > > A couple of my away from motivations are not sneaking food and mindless/reckless overeating. Today that was put to the test by a buffet table of goodies supplied by some of the best cooks/bakers at my school. Even though I had a good breakfast I decided to get a small plate with small servings of 3 things. The food and the social chatter were equally enjoyable vs. the social chatter being the means to get to the food as in the past. So far....all was well and we all retreated back to our offices leaving the buffet table " unguarded " . Suddenly a civil tug of war begins in my head - " go get another cookie, what will it matter, you know you want it " countered with " don't do it " . Having to walk down the hall for a legitmate reason I found myself in the office with the food and my mind toyed with the idea of grabbing more food but I felt such sorrow and disappointment that I would not be moving away from anymore, that I would be taking a step back and that I was losing control. For the first time I was able to put the beginning tools of this program into practice, walk away and not feel the gravitional pull of the food. > I am stuggling with chapter two, stuggling to completly wrap my head and heart around what my position intention is. Chapter two will be more than a one week chapter for me, and thats ok. This is the first time EVER that I have felt different when changing my eating habits. The brain chatter of eat, sneak more, feel guilty, eat some more is gone Ahh peace and progress. > Thanks for listening. > Joyce > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Great progress Joyce! I remember hearing once that I can't eat on the truth. I have to eat on the lie. When I tell myself... " My goals and health are much more important than a box of " Little Debbies " , I won't indulge because that is the truth. " However, If I tell myself... " Go ahead have a couple. You'll be able to stop (even though I never can stop at one). It won't really hurt me. I'll exercise right away. " Those are all the lies I tell myself in order to be able to eat on the lie. But afterwards, the truth sinks in and I've done it again. I'm still struggling with the food but am really focusing on all of the positive things I'm doing and the work I am doing in week 2 of FF. My " old behavior " is to focus on what I'm not doing that's healthy and not giving myself credit for what I am doing positive. One way leads me into the food and the other keeps me propelled forward towards my goals. I hope you all have a great day today! " Sometimes God allows us to see the miracle. Sometimes God allows us to BE the miracle. " From: insideoutweightloss [mailto:insideoutweightloss ] On Behalf Of Joyce P Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:18 PM To: insideoutweightloss Subject: reflective moment today A couple of my away from motivations are not sneaking food and mindless/reckless overeating. Today that was put to the test by a buffet table of goodies supplied by some of the best cooks/bakers at my school. Even though I had a good breakfast I decided to get a small plate with small servings of 3 things. The food and the social chatter were equally enjoyable vs. the social chatter being the means to get to the food as in the past. So far....all was well and we all retreated back to our offices leaving the buffet table " unguarded " . Suddenly a civil tug of war begins in my head - " go get another cookie, what will it matter, you know you want it " countered with " don't do it " . Having to walk down the hall for a legitmate reason I found myself in the office with the food and my mind toyed with the idea of grabbing more food but I felt such sorrow and disappointment that I would not be moving away from anymore, that I would be taking a! step back and that I was losing control. For the first time I was able to put the beginning tools of this program into practice, walk away and not feel the gravitional pull of the food. I am stuggling with chapter two, stuggling to completly wrap my head and heart around what my position intention is. Chapter two will be more than a one week chapter for me, and thats ok. This is the first time EVER that I have felt different when changing my eating habits. The brain chatter of eat, sneak more, feel guilty, eat some more is gone Ahh peace and progress. Thanks for listening. Joyce ***********Mercy*********** Does this look like Spam or Phishing email? http://security.smrcy.com/spam.asp This email contains information which may be PROPRIETARY IN NATURE OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED BY LAW FROM DISCLOSURE and is intended only for the use of the addresses(s) named above. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I like that. " eating on the truth " b. > Great progress Joyce! I remember hearing once that I can't eat on the truth. I have to eat on the lie. When I tell myself... " My goals and health are much more important than a box of " Little Debbies " , I won't indulge because that is the truth. " However, If I tell myself... " Go ahead have a couple. You'll be able to stop (even though I never can stop at one). It won't really hurt me. I'll exercise right away. " Those are all the lies I tell myself in order to be able to eat on the lie. But afterwards, the truth sinks in and I've done it again. I'm still struggling with the food but am really focusing on all of the positive things I'm doing and the work I am doing in week 2 of FF. My " old behavior " is to focus on what I'm not doing that's healthy and not giving myself credit for what I am doing positive. One way leads me into the food and the other keeps me propelled forward towards my goals. > > I hope you all have a great day today! > > > " Sometimes God allows us to see the miracle. Sometimes God allows us to BE the miracle. " > > From: insideoutweightloss [mailto:insideoutweightloss ] On Behalf Of Joyce P > Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 7:18 PM > To: insideoutweightloss > Subject: reflective moment today > > A couple of my away from motivations are not sneaking food and mindless/reckless overeating. Today that was put to the test by a buffet table of goodies supplied by some of the best cooks/bakers at my school. Even though I had a good breakfast I decided to get a small plate with small servings of 3 things. The food and the social chatter were equally enjoyable vs. the social chatter being the means to get to the food as in the past. So far....all was well and we all retreated back to our offices leaving the buffet table " unguarded " . Suddenly a civil tug of war begins in my head - " go get another cookie, what will it matter, you know you want it " countered with " don't do it " . Having to walk down the hall for a legitmate reason I found myself in the office with the food and my mind toyed with the idea of grabbing more food but I felt such sorrow and disappointment that I would not be moving away from anymore, that I would be taking a! step back and that I was losing control. For the first time I was able to put the beginning tools of this program into practice, walk away and not feel the gravitional pull of the food. > I am stuggling with chapter two, stuggling to completly wrap my head and heart around what my position intention is. Chapter two will be more than a one week chapter for me, and thats ok. This is the first time EVER that I have felt different when changing my eating habits. The brain chatter of eat, sneak more, feel guilty, eat some more is gone Ahh peace and progress. > Thanks for listening. > Joyce > > ***********Mercy*********** > > Does this look like Spam or Phishing email? > > http://security.smrcy.com/spam.asp > > This email contains information which may be PROPRIETARY IN NATURE OR OTHERWISE PROTECTED BY LAW FROM DISCLOSURE and is intended only for the use of the addresses(s) named above. If you have received this email in error, please contact the sender immediately. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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