Guest guest Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Isn't it cool when you realize that you can have just a little bit of something? Sounds to me like that shows you're already on your way to releasing the hold that sugar had on you. Tapping--or EFT--is first explained in podcast 41. It's in the book, too--but I forget which chapter. You can also find a lot of " how to " clips on you tube--including 's: >________________________________ > >To: insideoutweightloss >Sent: Thursday, August 9, 2012 6:04 AM >Subject: Week 1 & 2 - A handful of gummy bears, sushi and an XL t-shirt > > > >So I am following 's advice in Fulfilled and connecting with others working toward a more healthful relationship with food. I am Working through week 1 in the Fulfilled book (have read through part of week 2) and have already seen a couple small changes in my eatting habits. > >A couple days ago I bought a bag of gummi bears (sugar is my weakness) and usually I would eat a handful, put them in my desk drawer " for later " and then five minutes later get another handful. Couple hours later, the bag is empty. But this time!! A handful was enough to satisfy the craving and when I felt compelled to go back to the bag, I keyed in on that anxiety that preceeds the dive into the bag. That was hard. Starting to understand why I am anxious in those moments is hard too, but my intention is to address it all as it comes up so that I can move beyond where I am. > >Then today I ate sushi for dinner and although I was afraid it wasn't going to be " enough to hold me " I got a roll with all my fav items (extra extra avocado), enjoyed it immensly and didn't order anything to " top me off. " I felt satisfied and almost energized. Usually I'm ready for a nap after I eat:) > >The book is really helping me slow down and think about why I want to eat when I'm not hungry and it also helped me work through kind of a humiliating moment. I volunteer at church and we have to have matching t-shirts for an upcoming event. The coordinator called me today to ask for my size - I wanted to say large but I knew it will be too tight so I asked for an XL. Later I thought about the shirt again and just cried. I know she only asked for my size because she had to know, there was no judgement in her question, but I felt humiliated. I think I feel inadequate, so I eat to feel better, then I feel even more inadequate. By having to say my size, out loud, to someone who is thin, made me feel inadequate. I think some of the tears were just frustration - partly at not having a candy bar in the car to stuff down those feelings and partly because I refused to give in, get the candy bar, and feel even worse. I counted that as a victory and bought some lavender bubble bath as a treat. > >Anyone else in week 1 or 2? Any tips for quelling the drive to eat sugar? I've searched previous posts and have seen something called Tapping, but am not really sure how it works. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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