Today was a diet disaster:
The only things I took pics of were beans and an orange ( I didn’t eat the beans out of a can like some grizzly camper) . I also ate a ton of random crap.
So, Intuitive Eating was a major fail today. I think somewhat because I was a glass case of emotion (jump to 4:06 on the clip). Anchor Man
Much like my views on Santa Claus, I want to believe IE exists works
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But, I don’t believe hard enough because I’ve been failing left and right. I think a lot of it is the emotional thing, as I’m getting a little better at recognizing my hunger (a little being the key phrase). I ended up acting like today was a “Last Supper” once I realized today was ruined. Boo. I’ve gotta start writing these thoughts down as the day goes by for learning purposes.
Since I’m so introspective right now: This year has definitely been the craziest year of my life! A year ago I was asking the blog if I could run outside and now I’m actually doing it! Life is weird.
And yes, for those of you that recognized the signals – Ben has the baby fever. It’s weird that it’s him and not me (stereotypically), but I guess I should be happy he’s so excited about it. But, we are waiting a few years to get some stuff out of the way: career progression, traveling, enjoying each other…so I hope baby visits are enough for now!
Baby Making – That’s always one of the first things people ask and I think it’s so strange. When is it okay to ask about what’s going on with my girlie bits? Ummm… why are you so concerned?
I gotta go, but I will be a better, happier, more pleasant blogger tomorrow. I promise. If I don’t you can stop reading this shit.
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Keep trying! I’m learning on recognizing hunger/IE now too, and it can be tricky! I just ask myself what my body needs (and occasionally what my body want, for good measure!)
I’m sorry you’re having such a terrible day. I’m not sure that I’m very good at the intuitive eating thing, either. I’m way to emotionally attached to food. The idea of eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re full seems easy, but it’s not. Like you, when I blow it, I keep eating more and more to make the most of it; but then I just end up feeling sick and hating myself.
My husband has always had baby fever more than me. If you’d like to deter your husband a little longer, I suggest he borrow someone’s toddler for the day. Babies are way too cute and do nothing to curb the desire. Toddlers, on the other hand, have an uncanny knack of making you thankful you’re not a parent yet!
I hope you have a better day tomorrow!
Sorry you had a bad day, Monica.
Leave today behind you and start fresh tomorrow. You are truly an inspiration!
so sorry about your day
but your honesty about it is nice to hear! It’s so hard to do IE, so major props to you on your path to IE, you are amazing!!
I hear ya. IE does work. Are you careful not to eat while doin things? Like we shouldn’t eat watching tv, on computer, in car etc becase instead of focusing on hunger cues we r focused on those things and miss our cues.
Again I can’t stress how important it is to drink lots of water ad tea. It will keep you full and bloaty and u won’t wanna eat!!!
I do a mix of cal counting and intuitive eating. Contradiction I know but inbasically put all the food I can eat in a bag and that’s what I’m allowed during the day. I eat when hungry. I stop when full. I’ve been half of cookies because i just want a taste. That is insane to me!! I also somehow stayed away from the popchips tonight by making myself a snack plate of crackers hummus cheese carrots and pear. The hummus pear and carrots are SO filling!!!!
Don’t beat yourself up top badly. Let me know if u have a wordpress account, I can add your ID name to my list of ppl allowed to view my blog.
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You ARE making progress. You’re talking about your rough day and that’s huge! Close the book on today, tell yourself something nice and start fresh tomorrow. You wake up every day having made no mistakes yet and I have faith that you’ll make good decisions. good luck!
I’m sorry you’re feeling down. I just polished off way too much cereal; I feel like we’re kindred spirits on that one! (Although I know I eat way more than you do.) It’s so hard, isn’t it? But I appreciate your honesty. I really like that about your blog; you admit your mistakes and sometimes you’re pissed about them! Keep trying. Tomorrow is another day.
Hey no worries about being down or pissed, nobody is here to get a happy peppy blogger all the time. At least I’m not. I enjoy reading that you’re human and you struggle just like all of us. I do want to see you happy, but not if it’s fake. This IE process isn’t easy but even the writers said it’s not. And think, even though it may seem like it’s taking you a long time to get and you’re having setbacks, if you do learn anything out of it, think of how long those habits can stick with you for the rest of your life. So be patient with yourself and remember to silence your food critic
(I should take my own advice too… noted.)
PS That was pretty cool you helped that guy out today- helping people feels so good, especially around the holidays. And I’m glad it wasn’t you who fell because I thought that’s where that was going
We all have not so good days, but don’t worry today will be a better day!
Not every day is sunshine & roses. Hang in there.
as hard as it is to hear it, life will get better. one bad day doesn’t mean the end of the world. sending good vibes your way today
If its any consolation I am there with you. I was doing great (lean protein, fresh veggies, greens!) all day until 9 pm (9 pm!) and then….BAM. 3 handfuls of chocolate covered something or others and 2 not-petite brownies. It happens. You’ll find your balance.
This day is OVER!!!!
My husband got baby fever before me. It took me a while to get on board. Once I did, I took over the boat. You will be ready when you are ready and there should be no rush!
Hang in there Monica, we all have days like this. Shake it off and remember than no one expects you to be perfect. You are awesome regardless of what you eat or don’t eat each day.
I hope things get a little better for you. I think they are…. I read your Dollar Decorations post…. =p
-Denise
what’s wrong with us grizzly campers?
Oh, and to cure any childwant, I go to Walmart on a Saturday. ‘Nuff said.
I’m sorry you had a bad day. Just remember it’s only one day and you have many others to do great things
Sorry you had a bad day. They happen to the best of us.
IE is HARD, but I think your doing awesome.
Awww love the pics (and TJS!)
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Good luck with everything
I am a little late to this party, but I just discovered your blog. This is the first post I read, and after seeing all the comments of support, I am definitely going to be a faithful reader. You must be doing a lot right to have that many people take time to build you up on a bad day.
I, too, run so I can eat what I want, but sadly have learned that you can’t eat EVERYTHING you want no matter how much running you can fit into a day. I try very hard to eat the right things, but some days I just blow it. I’ve learned not to beat myself up for that because I know the next day I’ll get back on track right away. You probably did, too. I’ll read on to find out.
Thanks Jess
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