Faded Jeans Living

From what I’ve read so far on mindful eating, it doesn’t involve dieting. Like everyone, I’ve had my share of diets, lost the weight, and gained it right back. I lost 20 pounds with Weight Watchers and 26 pounds through another group. Each time, it restricted the foods I could eat in some manner, which equals a diet. Along with that, there was much negativity, guilt, and shame for falling off the path. As my history can vouch, they just end up being unsustainable. Sooner or later, cruise control kicks in, and one off-the-list food item ends up crashing the forward momentum.

This time, I’m eating without counting points and including carbs, dairy, sweets, and just being mindful to eat only when I’m hungry and to stop when I’m full. I’m sure as I go along, I’ll start “choosing” more foods that will improve my energy and not cause my body any harm. Slowing down and being more conscious can only lead me in that direction. But if it’s a birthday, I’ll have cake. If it’s pizza night, I’ll have pizza. If I use my mindful eating tools, there won’t be any guilt involved.

Day 4 and I’m heading toward a healthy, sustainable relationship with food that’s free of guilt and full of wellness.

Mindful Eating Day 4

Peace,

Dwight 🦋