June 27, 2011

• My new (indoor/low lighting) camera lens FINALLY came in!!!!!!!!! You can expect more pics now that I can actually take them inside!!!!!!!!

  Today I was thinking about this whole food "thing". Thing? Do I call it a thing? I don't know. Anyway, while I was cutting up strawberries to put in my salad today I remembered a time when all I ate was strawberries, provolone cheese and walnuts. It was the summer I left my ex and it was the only thing I could deal with. For like three weeks ... strawberries, cheese and walnuts and LOTS of it. Strange that I grabbed (haha. grabbed) on to something like that and found so much comfort in it.
  There is nothing wrong with eating foods that bring us comfort. That's normal. All in balance and moderation ... being mindful about what we're eating and why ... not eating in chaos and for distraction.
  Last weekend was really tough and I emailed Ann (nutrition therapist) and she had the following to say ...

  Remember, your past does not define who you are now.
  The "old" way never worked, and never will.
  You do not need food to cope, because food just does not have
  the ability to provide clarity and purpose.
  Food just muddies your ability to see/feel your true purpose.
  If you want pizza, ice cream . . . eat them with attention, not chaos.
  Ask for help from people around you that you trust and love.

  Food is not a friend, but it's not an enemy. It just is. Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's boring. Sometimes it's comforting, sometimes it's simply there to satiate our hunger.
  Food is a gift from God and we are meant to enjoy it, not abuse it.

  Everyday I'm a little bit closer to complete recovery.
  

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