Food issues

I have found my "honeymoon" phase for this new and improved healthy lifestyle is waning just a little. I have been hungry for three days now, and I really want to eat things that have absolutely no nutritional value...sigh.

Exercise is going really well. I have my mojo back with that...so that is really something positive. But to be completely honest, I have never had a lot of trouble finding the motivation/inspiration to exercise. It's always the food that gets me. I have huge issues with boredom and food. Stress and food. Celebration and food. Well..just food. :)

You get the picture.

I am trying to figure out a different way to approach things this time so that I really really really never have to lose the same weight again. I want this to be forever, and I realize that in a perfect world I would just never have cakes, cookies, chips, etc again. However, I don't and neither does anyone else live in a perfect world. So....

The boredom really should be easy. I have a TON of projects to do...craft and otherwise. The problem here is the desire to start a project is just not there. I think I may have to approach it like I did with the exercise and healthy eating thing. Just do it. It will become fun and exciting once I begin something that I enjoy doing.

Stress. Well so far, so good. I have tried to realize the stress in the moment, and then taking a few deep breaths. That is working. Being mindful that stress is the driving force behind most of my eating issues is key. Breathing, praying, and redirection are what is working so far :)

I am sure that I will have to write more about this topic, and for now my plan is to blog whenever I am feeling a little out of control and the desire to raid my pantry is high. Writing about my feelings seems to help get me back to center and feeling more in control.