Good morning! Day 1 is in the books! My only point of wavering was after work and before my puppy’s obedience lesson, at 3:00 pm. I was uncomfortable: mildly hungry and looking around, half-heartedly for a snack. I recalled my snacking habits in the past, and I remembered that a snack at 3:00 pm is unlikely to be a small and controlled event. Snacks like Graham crackers and peanut butter can run havoc on the best of plans. I left the kitchen and headed out with Rory for her obedience lesson.
My uncomfortable feeling at 3:00 pm is not new. I used to overeat routinely after returning home from school, when I was teaching. Then I would prepare dinner, already full, and still eat a substantial meal. I was not comfortable being uncomfortable, and I used food to soothe these feelings.
When I follow my food plan, I enjoy three nice meals a day. There is no need to eat every 2-3 hours. It is better to have digestive rest to allow my body to work on the fat reserves. I do not need to boost my metabolism by eating almost constantly, 5 to 6 times a day.
What I learned yesterday was feeling that uncomfortable slightly empty feeling is completely fine. I will accept the transition period between work and home tasks, without “rewarding” myself by over-eating. If I want a transition “break”, I will have a comforting cup of tea. I will get more and more comfortable being uncomfortable.
Anne Ivans Home and Family 