I got off to a great start today. I had a cup of fresh vegetable soup, followed an hour or so later by a nonfat yogurt and berry smoothie. For lunch I had oatmeal with skim milk, cinnamon and stevia. I had a friend for tea and had some pepperoni and cheese.
After running errands, I stopped at Trader Joe's and bought 3 pretzel rolls and Kettle Corn for the kids. Once I got in the car I realized that I only needed 2 pretzel breads for sandwiches so I wolfed down the extra. I love to eat in the car alone. I will eat and entire sandwich in the car, even if I am only 4 minutes from my house. I will finish it! When I got home, I shoveled mouthfuls of Kettle Corn into my mouth. Right now I am thinking about what's left in the bag. This is nuts. I had a perfectly nice day today.
I did go back and finish off the bag of kettle corn. I then joined my kids with pasta and mandarin chicken. Hopefully this is it for today.
I do feel nice and full but tired and disgusted.
Key learning: When I plan a binge, I should try not to let myself eat in the car. I will try to wait until I get home. I will not eat in the pantry. I will sit at the table and eat like a civilized person. Just putting this commitment in writing is making me want to make a mad dash for the freezer! Dulce De Lechi Hagaan Daz and Kondike Ice Cream Sandwiches await!
Tomorrow's another day!
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The car was my binge haven for years. When I stopped eating in the car, it was a big step in a positive direction for me. Have you encountered the idea that what we feel compelled to eat can give us some clues about what emotional needs we are trying to meet or express? http://www.nurturinghope.com/decoding-emotional-eating/2009/01/ I find this idea fascinating.
ReplyDeleteInteresting and helpful. I put off eating in my car today with some success. I assumed that all bingers binged on sweets...but, of course people would binge on other things. I'm not sure what the sweets mean.
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