Currently...I think that one of my problems is that I have something to munch on while I am at my work desk. It's mostly sunflower seeds which are not awful, except for all the SALT! But I will all of the sudden look to the bag of seeds and it will be empty and it's only midday!
Funny you say that because that show I was watching talked about that. People with desk jobs struggle the most with munching throughout the day but they said there are good choices to be made. My saving grace is the fact that although I'm at a desk, I have a room full of kids and no time to munch...except conference periods. =)
Amy I was in El Paso this weekend so I didnt weigh in today. I punked out! I didnt do bad but as always I could have made better choices and I was too afraid to face the music. Once again God has shown me a more of my insanity. One thing that I discovered is that I actually had a split moment that my mind said "you've had enough" but because it was a meal my mom had made and because everyone else was still eating I continued to eat till the entire plate was gone. Why didnt I stop? Why didnt I listen to that still small voice? I made the mistake of sitting there with the plate in front of me instead of getting up and taking it to the kitchen. I could have returned to the table and continued to visit with my family. The following day we had a birthday party. I had a burger and a hot dog. Later I thought why didnt I just have one or the other? Well because everyone else was eating a burger and a hot dog. Crazy thing is I never even considered it an option. Crazy huh? God showed me that I really need to stand back and assess the situation. I need to make a conscience decision to chose what I REALLY want to eat. I dont have to have a little of everything because that turns into a HUGE plate of food. I also realized I could have had left out a bun, used mustard instead of mayo, had watermelon instead of the cupcake that I really didnt want. But I did have one victory that Im very proud of. I didnt go to Krispy Kreme(their light was on!)or Chico's Tacos my ritual any time Im visiting family. I like the idea you shared about sitting down at the table to eat and really taking time to savor the food and God's provision. I think I'm going to change my table by purchasing a new pretty table cloth, a centerpiece with a candle and a set of red dishes. In WW someone shared that studies show people eat 40% less food on red plates. Hey its worth a shot! Please pray for me concerning eating out. I have noticed if Im out I want to stop and get something...a drink, an ice cream, a snack..anything. Also when I eat at a restaurants making healthy choices is so difficult because in my mind its a treat so I want to indulge. Pray that God will change my thinking and I'll become one of "those" strange people that looks for the healthy options. :-/
Currently...I think that one of my problems is that I have something to munch on while I am at my work desk. It's mostly sunflower seeds which are not awful, except for all the SALT! But I will all of the sudden look to the bag of seeds and it will be empty and it's only midday!
ReplyDeleteFunny you say that because that show I was watching talked about that. People with desk jobs struggle the most with munching throughout the day but they said there are good choices to be made. My saving grace is the fact that although I'm at a desk, I have a room full of kids and no time to munch...except conference periods. =)
ReplyDeleteAmy I was in El Paso this weekend so I didnt weigh in today. I punked out! I didnt do bad but as always I could have made better choices and I was too afraid to face the music. Once again God has shown me a more of my insanity. One thing that I discovered is that I actually had a split moment that my mind said "you've had enough" but because it was a meal my mom had made and because everyone else was still eating I continued to eat till the entire plate was gone. Why didnt I stop? Why didnt I listen to that still small voice? I made the mistake of sitting there with the plate in front of me instead of getting up and taking it to the kitchen. I could have returned to the table and continued to visit with my family. The following day we had a birthday party. I had a burger and a hot dog. Later I thought why didnt I just have one or the other? Well because everyone else was eating a burger and a hot dog. Crazy thing is I never even considered it an option. Crazy huh? God showed me that I really need to stand back and assess the situation. I need to make a conscience decision to chose what I REALLY want to eat. I dont have to have a little of everything because that turns into a HUGE plate of food. I also realized I could have had left out a bun, used mustard instead of mayo, had watermelon instead of the cupcake that I really didnt want. But I did have one victory that Im very proud of. I didnt go to Krispy Kreme(their light was on!)or Chico's Tacos my ritual any time Im visiting family. I like the idea you shared about sitting down at the table to eat and really taking time to savor the food and God's provision. I think I'm going to change my table by purchasing a new pretty table cloth, a centerpiece with a candle and a set of red dishes. In WW someone shared that studies show people eat 40% less food on red plates. Hey its worth a shot! Please pray for me concerning eating out. I have noticed if Im out I want to stop and get something...a drink, an ice cream, a snack..anything. Also when I eat at a restaurants making healthy choices is so difficult because in my mind its a treat so I want to indulge. Pray that God will change my thinking and I'll become one of "those" strange people that looks for the healthy options. :-/
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