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Weight Loss Forum / General Topics / June 2004doing/eating/being
A friend and I went to see a movie last night, we both have a similar food plan, which is free from processed grains, sugar, etc. So our normal going out for cheesecake or some other treat was out. It was late so grabbing a coffee didn't seem to fit the bill either, neither of us were hungry. (We had diet sodas in the theater) I have been doing a lot of thinking about 'food based' activities and how they really just don't interest me anymore. I didn't feel left out or deprived at the movie, last weekend we went to a birthday party and I wasn't interested in the cake, I just had lunch and didn't feel like eating more food. Yesterday I had an extraordinarily bad day that landed me in tears at one point (I hardly ever cry) and didn't turn to food to comfort me. Normally, I would have been bingeing on something sweet. And I mean bingeing, not just eating a little to much. I am finding this such an odd, interesting and exciting experience. However one of the problems that I'm encountering is that I have lived a "food centered" life for so long that I need to develop other interests and activities. I'm a little lost on how to go about that. (I just went back and reread this post, I can't quite believe these are my words lol) ~Kat "The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese." > A friend and I went to see a movie last night, we both have a similar food > plan, which is free from processed grains, sugar, etc. So our normal going out [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I have been doing a lot of thinking about 'food based' activities and how they > really just don't interest me anymore. This is a wonderful and exciting post, Kat because it shows true progress on the inside -- which to me counts much more than the outside. I had to change my inside first. The other day I also realized that I used to go out to eat with friends all the time -- that was the activity of choice -- now I call around to see who wants to go for a walk with me! Way to go on not turning to food for comfort yesterday -- that is wonderful. Just take things one day at a time and you will find yourself substituting other activities for eating ... perhaps writing down your feelings instead of eating over them ... taking a short walk instead of opening a bag or box ... calling a friend rather than isolating -- these are all things that have worked for me over the years. I had a food-centered life too and each day is a recommitment -- the problem has not been magically overcome -- but day by day we CAN do it. I am very excited for you! Mary M 325-158-148 >I call around to see who wants to >go for a walk with me! If your near Cleveland .... I'll walk w/ you :) Just remove the yoza and send me an email. > taking a short walk instead of opening a bag or box ... calling a friend >rather than isolating -- these are all things that have worked for me over >the years. I need to make a list for myself. And to keep walking shoes in the car for those times I can walk on the spur of the moment. >I had a food-centered life too and each day is a recommitment -- the problem >has not [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >Mary M >325-158-148 Thank you very much Mary, your encouragement means a lot to me. ~Kat "The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese." Jarkat2002 wrote: > I need to make a list for myself. And to keep walking shoes in the > car for those times I can walk on the spur of the moment. When I retire a pair of shoes, they go into the van for just such a purpose. I also keep my rollerblades there.  SignatureWalking on . . . Laurie in Maine 207/110 60 inches of attitude! Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03 > When I retire a pair of shoes, they go into the van for just such a > purpose. Me too -- it has come in handy so many times! Mary Too bad you don't live in my building, I'd love to walk with you on the boardwalk everyday! Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall.........Because you're a mystical magical woman! > -- now I call around to see who wants to go for a walk with me! > > Mary M > 325-158-148 Hey I miss you -- I was just thinking that I was there at this time last year! I would walk with you every single day on that boardwalk! Mary > Too bad you don't live in my building, I'd love to walk with you on the boardwalk > everyday! Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall.........Because you're a mystical magical woman! [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Mary M > > 325-158-148 > I have been doing a lot of thinking about 'food based' activities > and how they really just don't interest me anymore. that's a good sign. > I didn't feel left out or deprived at the movie, last weekend we > went to a birthday party and I wasn't interested in the cake, I just > had lunch and didn't feel like eating more food. Yesterday I had an > extraordinarily bad day that landed me in tears at one point (I > hardly ever cry) and didn't turn to food to comfort me. and that is also a very good sign. i > A friend and I went to see a movie last night, we both have a similar food > plan, which is free from processed grains, sugar, etc. So our normal going out [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > ~Kat Good post, Kat. I think many of us have lived food centered lives. It was certainly true for me. Over the years I've just learned to substitute something more acceptable to my WOE. When my daughter and I attend local festivals we now limit ourselves to a small bag of Kettle popcorn while walking around. Shopping trips to the mall previously included a stop for some type of dessert or other calorie laden treat.. This has been replaced with a cup of coffee and sitting near the rock climbing wall to watch the young kids climb. Even my bicycle trips often included a stop along the trails for ice cream, etc. This has been replaced with a stop for some type of energy bar only when needed. I'm sure you'll find ways to handle these types of situations in your activities. Just take the time to identify these areas and select something more suitable for your WOE. Maybe it will be a lower calorie food item or maybe it will be something non-food to replace the old habit. Beverly > "The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese." > A friend and I went to see a movie last night, we both have a similar food > plan, which is free from processed grains, sugar, etc. So our normal going out [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > landed me in tears at one point (I hardly ever cry) and didn't turn to food to > comfort me. The first time this happened to me I was utterly amazed at myself. It is truly a turning point when you realize that you are making progress in not using food to anesthetize your moods! Keep up the good work. Elise Normally, I would have been bingeing on something sweet. And I > mean bingeing, not just eating a little to much. > I am finding this such an odd, interesting and exciting experience. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > "The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese." You've made some really good points here, Kat. In so many cultures activities seem to need to involve food,when really food isn't the relevant thing - going to a movie is a good example of that. You're right, we have to look for ways of breaking this pattern and separating food from what should be the main activity which is the entertainment, not what you eat while you're watching it. Sadly, American-size popcorn containers etc. have found their way over here and seem to be essential for some movie-goers even at a time of day when people have probably had their evening meal. You're obviously making new discoveries about yourself and food, and you're right, it is exciting. Also a little scary perhaps sometimes. janice >A friend and I went to see a movie last night, we both have a similar food >plan, which is free from processed grains, sugar, etc. So our normal going out [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >"The early bird gets the worm, the second mouse gets the cheese." |
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