Daily Food Intake

I was asked to clarify a few things about my eating habits. I have changed my view of food from one of living to eat to one of eating to live. I must eat healthy food in order to have energy to maintain proper health. I've had to make myself do this. I remind myself that in order to lose weight I must stop eating for no good reason. Today I showed my trainer a photo of what I had on my plate Thanksgiving Day. I explained I had eaten two helpings of what I had on my plate, it was a huge amount of food. Sam's jaw hit the floor and after she picked it up exclaimed she couldn't believe it. It's true I used to shovel food down my throat as if it were my last meal. My favorite snacks are: grapes, apples, strawberries, sunflower seeds ( a very small amount usually sprinkled on cottage cheese), tomatoes, and almonds. I make it a point to eat foods that build my health. Long gone are the days of eating an entire bag of Doritos, or an entire sleeve of crackers while drinking a Coca Cola. I was especially bad at night while suffering from insomnia eating was just another way to occupy my time. I will repeat emphatically that in my humble opinion, weight loss is a lifestyle change. It involves eating healthy and exercising. Eating healthy does not involve eating like a rabbit. For example, breakfast I have two scrambled eggs, a slice of multi-grain toast, apple slices with natural peanut butter. Lunch usually consists of a meat and two vegetables. On days I work out I may eat a bowl of mult-grain spaghetti, and dinner I have a rule that eliminates anything starchy. That means no rice, pasta, bread, potatoes, or corn at night. The last part may sound a little extreme but it's only temporary. By this time next year I should be able to slowly add in those things I'm not allowed to eat everyday but in moderation. Eating in moderation has become my new mantra. I also have discovered that if allowed to wait a few minutes after eating a meal, I'm usually feeling full. I give my food time to settle a few minutes before getting anything else. Even on my cheat meals I'm no longer over eating. I eat a single portion and feel satisfied. Sometimes this sucks like earlier this morning but the benefits outweigh the struggles. This blog is more than just about my weight, it's about getting my life back one day at a time. It doesn't always feel pleasant but I wouldn't change my decision to do all of this for anything in the world. Most importantly, my journey is allowing more wonderful things to enter into my life and I'm ready to accept them. Be well and blessed.