Through this process of cutting sugars out of my diet I have learned quite a bit more about myself than I initially anticipated. It's been a while since I've really been accountable to living out my ideal eating lifestyle, and my body, both physical and emotional, have really let me know. If for nothing else, this has been a worthwhile exercise for the increased awareness.
I think there is a huge distinction to be made between knowledge, understanding and awareness. The latter dealing with your relationship to some thing, while knowledge and understanding, in the context i'm using, has more to do with just the information and its comprehension. I knew that my habits were not up to par and that they were having an impact on my health, but by weening myself long enough, I was able to become more aware of just how emotional an experience eating has become in my life.
Excuses, Excuses
I don't take excuses from anyone so I'm not sharing this as an excuse, but just to let you in to my world a little further. Traveling on a tight budget proved to be more of a struggle than I anticipated it to be. I wasn't on my own time schedule and didn't have access to all the amenities that help me keep my integrity around food choices. The funny thing is, I made healthy choices or just went longer periods of time between meals while I was waiting for my companions or a vehicle, and it wasn't until I got back home that I let my habits really slip.
I had decided to depart earlier than scheduled to make my daughters Thanksgiving lunch, which I normally don't eat. I knew I'd be hungry when I got there so I brought my avocado and sardines I travel with for emergencies. But for some reason, I'm thinking that "reward for good behavior" mentality possibly, I decided to give in and eat some of their pumpkin pie. I ate some that day and then again Saturday at my buddies tailgate. That coupled with the cravings generated when I decided I was going to turn my homegrown sweet potatoes into pie for Thanksgiving really weakened my mental constitution. (I love pumpkin and sweet potato pie!)
Final Push
This Friday will be exactly 4 weeks since I started this exercise and besides the first weekend and a couple of breaks from my intention, I didn't expect it to come this quickly and effortlessly. After those hiccups last week I noticed I had to remind myself of the overall goal of getting back to my higher standard of eating and the game plan I wrote about in my first blog; basically only one healthy sweet alternative weekly as opposed to indulging daily in honey, dark chocolate, gluten free flour and potato chips (The main culprits). Something I just thought of; I'm not a fan of the saying; "Everything in moderation," its a little too inclusive, but "some things," I can vibe with.
I'm excited about the feeling of success with the pending final days of my commitment and the momentum it's created in a new, old direction. I hope you have a great week, and a Happy Thanksgiving!
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