So I’m having a pretty healthy week, eating balanced and exercising a few times, mostly just doing enough interesting things that food wasn’t able to be at the forefront of my mind.
I’m tired, so I’m wrapping up my week with a much-anticipated night of film on my chaise section of my oh-so-comfortable couch. My uber-soft and snuggly throw-blankets are patiently awaiting my arrival. Sounds perfect…
What really should be on my couch instead of throw blankets is caution tape. A big giant roll of bright yellow CAUTION TAPE.
This is my MOST dangerous spot in my world. THIS is where I overeat. Not just overeat, I plan to overeat. I look forward all day to sitting there and watching my movies, knowing I will eat as bad as I can. This is, now, and always has been, the most fattening area of my life, my “DOWN TIME.”
Everybody needs it, everybody takes it, but not everybody misuses and abuses it. I can’t seem to just relax, without munching on something. And please don’t say to me “just munch on carrot sticks or celery.” If I thought that would be the magic answer, I’d do it.
Film is, and always has been, a passion for me. I’ll watch almost anything. But whether in the movie theater or at home, I can’t seem to sit there without eating as well. I went off on a personal attack against this horrible habit for awhile. I stopped going to movies, and made sure I was never home until bedtime. So, by the time I was exhausted enough, I relented, and rested and ATE.
Remember, I’m not here to tell you how I conquered the overeating monkey. I’m here to travel this road with you. I’m further down the road than many of you, but as you are witnessing by reading this, we all have our danger zones on this very tough road. My job is to point out the signs, give some directions, help you remove roadblocks, and put up your own CAUTION TAPE.
Fable
And remember- Every Ounce Counts!
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