Day Two

There have been a couple of times I have popped something in my mouth while standing. The thing that I’m proud of is that every time I did I went to the nearest chair and sat down to finish. At one point, when I was about to eat something while standing up, I decided against eating it because I didn’t want to go all the way to a chair to enjoy. That was great.

I made a cookie recipe from Zonya’s Health Bites the PBS show – love that show. The cookies were great and fat free. I accidently ate a few when I was standing. I didn’t even think about it.

One thing I have problems with is eating when I’m not hungry. I do this all the time. I know I’m not hungry, but I decide to eat anyway. I just want to eat. I guess I’ll really have to get to the bottom of why I want to eat and find something to replace that. I will continue to read and hopefully I’ll get an answer.

I read these things on the Beck Diet Solution Blog page and really liked it. “Maria reminded Brenda of how good and empowering it feels when you are strong and stick to your diet.”

Referring to a hamburger Brenda had eaten at a mother’s day gathering after her planned chicken salad it said, “Chances are if Brenda had forced herself to sit down and face the hamburger, she might have been able to really notice what she was doing and talk herself out of eating unplanned food. “

It said when referring to Maria who has lost 57 pounds. “She doesn’t make exceptions in her eating, such as eating more because it’s a special occasion.” She also said, “She doesn’t have ‘good’ foods and ‘bad’ foods, because she knows she can work anything into her diet, as long as she plans it. She consistently gives herself credit for all of her positive diet and exercise-related behaviors, so that she continues to build her confidence and sense of control.”

Tomorrow I will be focusing on giving myself credit. I will list all the temptations that I excaped.