Because the writing is so small I will put what this poster says here:SURVIVAL - When you are in deep trouble say nothing, and try to look like you know what you are doing.
I loved this!! lol The picture of the poor little fox hoping he will blend in with the dogs is a classic. And sometimes, don't you think this is how we feel.. like we are doing nothing more than just trying to blend in with society?
We go to great lengths to ensure we are 'normal.' 'Normal weight,' 'normal' physically and mentally,' 'normal mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister.' It's everywhere. And I think, when we don't measure up to those high bars, we feel lacking. But isn't that just human nature with all its frailties? It's almost the very essence of what makes us human that makes the world so interesting.
This morning I'm taking a deliberate step for NON-NORMALCY. For the last month I have stuck to the straight and narrow.... and i do mean The Straight and Narrow. I have eaten 'perfectly,' just as those who live their life 24/7 as angels expect us to. No rubbish, tons of water, eating good portion sizes. I haven't had chocolate or biscuits or anything fattening. This Saturday or Sunday... I'm taking a slight detour, and the thing is.. I won't feel a bit of guilt. Yeah, I know, it will probably break my stride and I might even gain a little, but honestly, I have been eating so well for so long that I think I might live a little dangerously and have that glass of wine I'm hankering for. Maybe even have some chocolate. I have been monotoring myself so harshly I feel the need for a break. And today ... well I give myself permission to lash out. It's something we should all do every now and again: Stop... have a break.... shove the guilt we usually feel down the toilet, flush....then back to 'normal' we go. That about does it!!
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend
See you soon
Cara xxx
I think to maintain a healthy relationship with food you absolutely have to have a break now and then. It is what you do 90% of the time that is important. If you are constantly depriving yourself without relaxing at all you eventually go off the rails and eat everything in sight (or is that just me LOL)
ReplyDeleteWay to go Cara, you are absolutely right. If you deprive yourself for too long of too much, you could well overdo it and that wouldn't be good for anyone! Enjoy it and have one for me! :)
ReplyDeleteCara- I like your direction, but I do think it is 'dangerous' if you've been as restrictive and hard on yourself as you've described.
ReplyDeletePlease remember to tell yourself: "This is NOT my last chance... I can eat anything I want at ANY time." That might ward off a binge...
Another thought: if you're going to indulge, try to start out with a little bit of protein to cushion your blood sugar. Then savor everything you eat. If you find yourself beginning to 'gobble' try to notice it and stop yourself and go back to enjoying...
Hope this is helpful. Enjoy!!
Vanessa
Cara - Enjoy a healthy relationship with food! That's where it sounds like you're heading. My goal is to stop viewing everything as good or bad and ending the binge cycle. We'll get there...
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You go girl! I think you are making a wise choice and once you have done it, you step right back to the task at hand. I do believe we need to know that we may not always stick to the straight and narrow, but that does not mean we can go back to it and stick with it. We have to learn to trust ourselves. I wish we could have that glass of wine together! Sylvia
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