Gradually I’m noticing that I don’t want to eat rich foods as often anymore. Today at lunch, I was tired and hungry, but the sauce on the potatoes seemed too rich for me. (Ate it anyway)
Then at coffee, DH and I split a cookie bar, a Nestle Snack. Also too rich. Ate it anyway, too. Hmmm. Seems to be a pattern here.
I’m so busy focusing on how much I’ve been eating, and encouraging myself to get in touch with satisfaction that I am forgetting to remind myself how I can also enjoy eating lightly.
I think I’ll start affirming that I can choose light, fresh, watery foods as well as rich chocolates and heavy sauces. That’s what I call adding a little asceticism to my life. Maybe not as strong as your average monk, but still a little cleaner than average for me. Sort of tightening up a little.
What would make my tummy feel better than it does at this moment? Mmmm, watermelon, salad, apples, crackers, tuna, …
- I left food on my plate today without even thinking about it
- I’m happily taking a rest day away from swimming
- I just forgave myself for being unhappy that I was not perfect in German this morning
- There are several easy ways I can improve my German
- I measured my hips yesterday. Down 6 inches.
