So yesterday was a Cambridge only day. How did you do? Any appetite issues? Did it help to know that your next meal day was coming?
Re: Mindset and Brain Require Some Work
Posted by MaryL on 3/13/2019, 5:22 pm, in reply to "MaryL"
Hi Pam. The meal DOES help and curve cravings that I would have all day long. There are other factors at play that seem to be a roadblock for me, but I am not going to give up because of it. I am not making any excuses - just saying it is what it is. I am explaining that I understand the "WHY" but I don't know HOW to stop the behavior unless I get my mouth wired shut. In my opinion I feel I did OK years ago when I used Green Tea and HTTP5(spelling?) in a combination to counteract against the impulsive / compulsive behaviors and I probably should go back on the combination to see if it helps this time. Compulsive/impulsive type eater was defined in of DR Aman's books on Brain Health. Also I have to work on the psychological aspect/ goes back to mindset.
Last night they offered up pizza at work and though I tried to resist I ate some. Also it was a horrible day at work- When my husband went to bed and I was still up til 4 AM I ate things I would not normally eat..like out of control eating.
I had eggs and bacon today and have no more desire to eat. I'll have some shakes at work and some diet soda after work.
I'll let you know how I doing and will try to keep a record as the month goes by.
I think you are doing fine. I wouldn't expect this to be an instant fix. I personally know how deep compulsive eating behaviors run. It took me years to get to the point that I no longer feel controlled or overwhelmed by them. Sometimes they still whisper to me, but I can shut it down effortlessly and immediately without any attached emotions. But like I said...it took a long time. My only hope is that this may be a way to lessen the power it has by being able to tell yourself, "I can't have (insert food temptation here) now, but I can have my planned meal tomorrow. Hopefully that will defuse some of the anxiety and stress of having to make food related decisions.