Being Kind

The other day I was so hungry I could not stop eating. It was a terrible feeling and I almost felt frantic. Then I started to slow myself down and think.

Why are you feeling so hungry? Why are you eating everything that is not nailed down? What is going on here?

Then it dawned on me. I recently have experienced a few losses in my life, and I was eating to feed the pain. Now, how crazy is that?

So on Wednesday morning, I got myself up, showered and dressed in the prettiest skirt and top I have, (it is over 100 degrees as I write!) and off to Weight Watchers Class I went.

Our usual leader was off this week on vacation, and a really kind woman was the substitute. She was talking about finding our peace, and gratitude and balance in this crazy world. This meeting was right up my alley.

I need to be kind to myself and find some peace.

Now knowing this is half the battle but actually implementing it is a little more difficult. Still, I am not going to give up on myself, and my quest to get back into shape.

After class, I came home and took 5 pounds of chicken breasts and tossed them in the crockpot. I wanted to make the recipe I posted yesterday for Shredded Chicken, which I can have on standby in the fridge for quick meals and snacks. Chicken is Zero Points, so it is a good thing to have handy.

Long ago now, I actually reached my goal weight, but after I did a series of unfortunate incidents and surgeries found me putting the weight back on. Ugh!

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So, here I am now, approaching my sixtieth birthday and I would love to be able to give myself the gift of a slightly smaller waistline!

I also feel that if I can drop a few pounds, it will be better for my spine, and overall health. I’m not happy at this weight, and so I will be kind to myself, eat healthfully, and drop the pounds.

Most of all, I will find other ways to deal with the hurts in life. I’m afraid chocolate cupcakes with cookies and cream frosting, Lorne Doone cookies, and fried foods must be banished from my daily diet! Bring on the vegetables, fruits, chicken, and fish!

 

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2 thoughts on “Being Kind”

  1. I find chocolate is NOT a healthy food for me. As much as I love it…I haven’t had chocolate since Dec. 2017 & I feel better & lost pounds.

    LOVE YOUR SMILE!

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