This whole process (for the whole ONE week I've been at it...) has been kinda rough already. I was so excited about finally getting to have sugar yesterday and guess what? It didn't taste as good as it usually does. I'm a little annoyed by that to be completely truthful.
I have, though, realized this week just how much of a stress eater I am. Anytime things got a little crazy around the house, I would have to literally not even look at the kitchen because my first response was always to go get something to eat. When did I become like this? I'm not sure, but I'll have to think about it.
This whole unconscious eating thing makes me remember an episode of "Friends" where Pheobe starts dating a psychiatrist. He goes around analyzing people and as he leaves he says something to Monica about the food she's eating and to remember, "It's just food, not love." I've actually been saying this to myself. "It's just food, it's not peace." "It's just food, it's not space." "It's just food, it's not happiness." Kinda funny.
Life isn't really bad at all though, I'm just realizing how fast I blow up little things into very large things and then turn to food for comfort.
I didn't really think I'd learn all this about myself from this silly little 8 week adventure! Nonetheless, here's to week 2!
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I think this challenge sounds great! I have such a sweet tooth too! Something I have found that really helps me when I just want something sweet to eat is to suck a lifesaver-I am not sure if they would fit with your "no sugar" (they do have sugar free ones, but they are twice the money and I figure that for the little sugar I am getting it really isn't worth it!!). It usually is just enough for me to move on with my day, so to speak! Good luck!!
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