daily check in
Moderators: Soprano, automatedeating
week 1 success
didn't succeed in logging in daily, but did succeed at three meals, no sweets, no snacks, no seconds for 5 consecutive days.
so:
tues SUCCESS
wed SUCCESS
thurs SUCCESS
fri SUCCESS
thanks for the woohoo
feels good to be celebrated.
so:
tues SUCCESS
wed SUCCESS
thurs SUCCESS
fri SUCCESS
thanks for the woohoo
feels good to be celebrated.hmmmm Tuesdays.
Last week (4/22-4/26) was an atypical week. My school-aged children were home, so I was off work for the week. I intended to no-s, but there was definitely some stressed snacking at around 3 on the days when we stayed home (Tues and Thurs) and the kids argued with each other.
This week, back to my routine, I expected to have no trouble.
Mon SUCCESS
Tues... I skipped my coffee in the morning and was really bummed about it until I got coffee with lunch. The kids were fighting when I came home and I immediately (but not thoughtlessly) ate a piece of chocolate and then a small bowl of cereal. I chose to eat for comfort because I was overwhelmed by work fatigue, house mess, and kids' behavior. The distraction (mental space) and comfort of food is worth more to me in those moments than any benefit from consuming fewer calories. I also suspect it's a little bit about not knowing what to do and telling myself that I'm not in control (even of my eating, let alone other people or a house or anything!).
Meditation is likely the better response. Maybe I'll see if that works next time.
This week, back to my routine, I expected to have no trouble.
Mon SUCCESS
Tues... I skipped my coffee in the morning and was really bummed about it until I got coffee with lunch. The kids were fighting when I came home and I immediately (but not thoughtlessly) ate a piece of chocolate and then a small bowl of cereal. I chose to eat for comfort because I was overwhelmed by work fatigue, house mess, and kids' behavior. The distraction (mental space) and comfort of food is worth more to me in those moments than any benefit from consuming fewer calories. I also suspect it's a little bit about not knowing what to do and telling myself that I'm not in control (even of my eating, let alone other people or a house or anything!).
Meditation is likely the better response. Maybe I'll see if that works next time.
Wednesday success
It was a close one, but I succeeded!
Tooth brushing after meals is another helpful strategy.
So now I've got:
Meditate
Plan to avoid triggers
Plan other responses to triggers (nap, clean, walk)
Brush teeth after meals
Tooth brushing after meals is another helpful strategy.
So now I've got:
Meditate
Plan to avoid triggers
Plan other responses to triggers (nap, clean, walk)
Brush teeth after meals
i am BACK!
thurs-- success
fri-- planned s-day, success (i had a small dessert as a planned part of a very special restaurant meal)
mon -- success
tues-- SUCCESS!!!!
i'm feeling like a rock star today. dinner was late late late, but i waited! when i made my plate i used my brain to decide the right amount of food based on past experience rather than what my very hungry stomach wanted. i ate slowly and was thoroughly satisfied with my meal.
i'm ready for this habit!
fri-- planned s-day, success (i had a small dessert as a planned part of a very special restaurant meal)
mon -- success
tues-- SUCCESS!!!!
i'm feeling like a rock star today. dinner was late late late, but i waited! when i made my plate i used my brain to decide the right amount of food based on past experience rather than what my very hungry stomach wanted. i ate slowly and was thoroughly satisfied with my meal.
i'm ready for this habit!