I can’t believe how thoughtless and mindless I’ve been about food in the past. Eating cold food off my sons’ plates. Stuffing handfuls of chips in before anyone could see. Feeling awkward at a work meeting or party being big and eating pizza in front of everyone and not enjoying it because I’m too stressed out.
Tonight I went to my mom’s house to see my brother before he goes into rehab tomorrow. I have two sons (2 and 6) and they kept me really busy running around and feeding them, etc. I was also more into spending time with my brother and family and didn’t even eat the pizza that my family had bought. I had eaten some homemade chicken curry and cauliflower rice before heading over but definitely had room for pizza.. but the situation just wasn’t worth it. I’d literally have to just shove a slice in my mouth because I was constantly chasing after my kids. I thought about how planning for a more indulgent meal (like the pizza) that fits into my calorie goals while I’m with my husband watching a movie sounded sooo much more worth the splurge than this situation would allow.
It’s getting easier to make these decisions and to realize that food isn’t going anywhere. No one noticed I didn’t eat the pizza because we were busy. On the flip side, my brother had stopped by with cupcakes a few weeks ago and I had one with my kids and brother and dad and took my time and savored it because I could and because it was a sweet sentiment. I overestimated on the calories and enjoyed it so much. It feels so amazing to not be ruled by food right now!
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