WIDRT . ..interim message

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Hi Gang,

Once again the " excuse machine " rears it's ugly head so I haven't been posting

WIDRTs because I don't think whining about what I know I'm doing wrong is

productive. So, I haven't.

The good news is the REASONS for my lack of attention to my own health are far

more positive. It has taken me a bit to get into a groove with the new client,

but now that I am, I'm feeling like my feet are under me.

In addition -- I've had the WORST sinus infection of my life and new insurance

that kicks in TOMORROW -- so I've been trying to bear it until I can get REALLY

TOP NOTCH care. TO that end, I can't smell very much -- which I have been

observing and find that this really diminishes my appetite or my " craving " for

snacking. I used to think that my bingeing/grazing had little to do with my

actual appetite, but now I may think differently.

And what I have wanted is quite specific. I have CRAVEEEEEEDDDDD dark chocolate

-- the bitterer the better. Coupled with tangy dark dried cherries -- yum. I

have craved garlic and spicy foods -- which I can see because I can actually

taste them, but I think also that my body is craving things that will boost my

immunities, because ginger tea and chicken broth have tasted SOOO good and those

flavors are mild.

And -- if I am not HUNGRY physically, there seem to be no cravings or need for

bingeing or grazing. A FIRST in a long time

So -- the infection is vastly improved yesterday and today, but WIDRT/Y? I have

really tried to tune in to those sensations and eat when I am actually hungry.

For example, had a 4:30 a.m. shift today, but wasn't hungry, so ate at my 10:00

a.m. break. Came home noonish and was slightly hungry and ate a SMALL serving of

my hubby's leftover Chinese from last night (less than a 1/2 cup serving of

Singapore noodles), and then wasn't hungry again until 6:00 -- and was RAVENOUS,

but ate a small chicken sandwich and was satisfied. Had a dark chocolate craving

and have satisfied it and had some coffee and am now typing away and (check in)

not hungry.

And that's been my mantra " check in " . I just keep checking in to try and stay

AWARE of my cravings.

So that's the WIDRT of a so-so week.

As I am getting my feet under me, I have to go write for my client RIGHT NOW. So

I'm making this an interim post, but plan to re-set, re-group and commit AGAIN

this week to fitness and food for my heart, mind body and soul.

Take care all

Ang