Thursday, July 22, 2021
Day 9
A few cravings cropped up yesterday that made me talk to myself. “NO” was the first thing that came to mind, and then I thought, if I have sugar, I’ll have to start all over again at Day 1, and that wasn’t a palatable option.
Eliminating added sugars has made me think even more about food and how to nourish myself. I find that all day long I am asking myself if I’m really hungry, or if it’s just an urge to eat. It sounds like I am torturing myself, but I am still really curious and committed to this challenge.
On my walk yesterday, I took it more slowly than usual and did some thinking about my productivity, relationships, and ability to have good conversations with family and friends. Without wine at night, all of these things are happening already. I was up and out of the house at 6:45 am for yoga, then back for an 8:30 call. I was available to my son when he wanted to talk. We can have some long deep conversations and these take time and I have to put my own “to do” list aside. Then there’s the time I waste in front of the TV after dinner. It’s a time to be with my husband, but it’s just veg-out time.
I also thought about how vulnerable I was willing to be about this adventure. How much I should share? And who really cares? Sometimes on social media I see posts that just go on and on, and I never thought I could or would want to do that, but have shared more than I ever have.
Thanks for reading and being here.
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