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amandamechele wrote:That's been a neat experience for me. In the past 2 years I have managed to stay away from meat, dairy, oil, refined products and other hyper-palatable foods (like nuts, certain breads...well, all breads, if I'm honest with myself) long enough to get into this "zone" a number of times. This zone is the place where food no longer runs my life. Examples of this feeling for me are visiting family and paying attention to them and what is going on in their lives, instead of stuffing myself with take out and then sitting there tired and uncomfortable waiting for dessert to come out so I can do it all again; Going to a movie to actually see the movie instead of for the popcorn combo (this one is actually still tough for me, I tend to avoid the theatre for that reason); Talking to strangers at a party instead of hiding behind a plate of food with a sour unapproachable look; Wanting to do things other than food related outings (less restaurants, more dancing, biking, museums, bookstores); More calmness; More control over emotions.
I tend to feel a bit silly when I get there though; I chastise myself a bit about how I keep letting myself go back to that other place, that more desperate food-dominated place. But, I'm learning and growing, and hoping for more and more from myself. It is quite amazing! Life really is quite wonderful.
Have a wonderful weekend all, I've gotta go get my dose of dystopia for the week.
Well, I need to remember to Google all movies before watching them. Hehe...Love Actually is not something to view with your kids. Maybe if they're all grown up...but, maybe not...
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