[fancyheading textcolor=”#d48633″ heading=”h5″]I have an unhealthy relationship with food…[/fancyheading]

Admitting the problem is supposed to be the first step right?  I love food is the issue.  I eat for flavor and taste, not just for sustenance.  If I know something is tasty, I overeat it.  For 10 days I have been much better about making sure that I eat close to only what I need and, to help build new habits, I have made a lot of effort to make sure the food I do eat is tasty – trying to control my desire for GOOD food by eating good food moderately.

Well I lost it last night.  True, while it was not as bad as previously, I was still pretty disappointed in myself.  Ironically, it was after trying a new healthy recipe that was supposed to assist in my journey.  But, eating healthy is not my issue, it’s eating too much.  I actually have not cooked at home much since we began which has helped me.  I have been making better choices at restaurants with waiters to help. But last night, after cooking at home, without the server helping limit me by bringing me a box with my meal, and because we had enough leftovers for 2 days, I grazed to my heart’s content… and my sorrow.  I wasn’t hungry after my first taco, I just wanted more and so I allowed myself “just a little more,” which happened a few times.

Now, re-reading the quote above… first, I need to let it go.  Second, since “never cooking at home again” is an unrealistic idea, I need to assess my specific problem and come up with a few solutions.  Third, and most importantly, I need to accept that, from time to time, because I’m a darn human, I will make mistakes.  BUT, my mistakes don’t define me.  One moment out of 10 days does not mean my journey is over.  It is a new day!

Strategy:  Here are two things I intend to try next time I create food masterpieces at home that also create leftovers or multiple servings.

1. I am making a card for myself much similar to the cards Kim had you do on Day 1 of this journey.  I am going to post that card above my oven and read it every time I approach the area where we serve food.
2. I am going to pull out the tupperwares in which we store leftovers at the same time as I pull out the other ingredients and utensils/pots/pans necessary to complete the recipe.  I am going to fill those as soon as possible after we eat.  Or… better still, maybe my husband or roommate will fill those up and I won’t have to be near them.

Any other suggestions?

What have you all been going through?  If you would like to share a struggle or story, feel free to email it to me at [email protected] and I will put it up.  We are in this together!