In the past week, my senses have tuned in to the various stimuli around me. I call these moments, my navel-gazing phases. As I continue on the journey with my BFF Jenny Craig, I am keeping track of foods, emotions before and after I eat, cravings, etc. I'm also looking at the triggers that bring them on.
What I've noticed is that we are a society with lots of neuroses. We're a fountain overrun with addictions, legal and illegal. Food addiction is up there on the list. And how did we get to that point? Well, as I ate 
my large salad to ease the hunger pangs before eating the main course, I watched TV (yep, another addiction). On one commercial break appeard three incentives to overeat. Pizza Hut advertised buying a pizza for a penny with a large pizza. Even if you only wanted one pizza, the incentive to get the second for a penny is hard to ignore. Then it was Red Lobster. Can't remember what the offer was, but it involved lobster tails, a boat-load of shrimp, and those cheddar bay biscuits. Then it was KFC advertising what you can get for only a small price. How about clogged arteries. You can see how we can easily become victims with the proper stimuli to rev our cravings in maximum overdrive.
my large salad to ease the hunger pangs before eating the main course, I watched TV (yep, another addiction). On one commercial break appeard three incentives to overeat. Pizza Hut advertised buying a pizza for a penny with a large pizza. Even if you only wanted one pizza, the incentive to get the second for a penny is hard to ignore. Then it was Red Lobster. Can't remember what the offer was, but it involved lobster tails, a boat-load of shrimp, and those cheddar bay biscuits. Then it was KFC advertising what you can get for only a small price. How about clogged arteries. You can see how we can easily become victims with the proper stimuli to rev our cravings in maximum overdrive. As part of my JC routine, I go onto the online community where support with othe
rs walking in my shoes also share their experiences. But in that same community, there is a lot of negative thoughts swirling. As with any addiction, it's not only the physical body that needs re-programming, the mind and soul can do with some attitude adjustment. JC can only do but so much, short of hiring psychotherapists to sit with the consultant on the weekly visit. Again paying attention to my stimuli, I know that I need to run far from such negativity. I don't classify a rant or the occasional doldrums as major issues. This sticky, gooey bad vibes comes through every thought or sentence, or even action. And when I leave the company of such people, I feel down. My mood has altered. I've labeled those people --energy vampires. Avoid for your own mental saftey.
rs walking in my shoes also share their experiences. But in that same community, there is a lot of negative thoughts swirling. As with any addiction, it's not only the physical body that needs re-programming, the mind and soul can do with some attitude adjustment. JC can only do but so much, short of hiring psychotherapists to sit with the consultant on the weekly visit. Again paying attention to my stimuli, I know that I need to run far from such negativity. I don't classify a rant or the occasional doldrums as major issues. This sticky, gooey bad vibes comes through every thought or sentence, or even action. And when I leave the company of such people, I feel down. My mood has altered. I've labeled those people --energy vampires. Avoid for your own mental saftey.As I re-program my brain with healthy food choices, I have to protect my space against those who aren't in their happy place. But this isn't new. I do the same with my writing. I can be around writers
who are in a dark place because of a variety of occurrences that they have deemed failures. The pep talks, being a sounding board, or a willing ear just doesn't seem to bring them from that dark place. My suggestion is to get professional help. The stigma against seeking therapy is fading. I don't think it's any different than going to the dentist or doctor. It's another part of the body that may need fine tuning.
who are in a dark place because of a variety of occurrences that they have deemed failures. The pep talks, being a sounding board, or a willing ear just doesn't seem to bring them from that dark place. My suggestion is to get professional help. The stigma against seeking therapy is fading. I don't think it's any different than going to the dentist or doctor. It's another part of the body that may need fine tuning.But I'm a proponent about protecting your space. I fill my life with great friends and supportive family. I count my Blessings, learn from my mistakes, take risks, and enjoy all that comes my way.
And you should too.
Michelle
Goal: 80 pounds to be kicked to the curb
6 pounds lost
6 pounds lost
2 comments:
Congrats on the 6lbs to date. And I love the term "energy vampires". Lots of them around. You're right to avoid them.
Hey - just discovered your website and love it, and congrats on the weight loss (over the past 8 months I've lost 40 on smart for life). But whatever way does it, that's the thing to do. I'm going to check out your books. It's so great seeing an African American writer doing it in romance. I've written one short story published in an anthology. But finishing a novel is a major accomplishment. But I'm not letting go of the dream. Just need to finish one of the WIPs I have in the works. Anyway not about me here - good website. I'm bookmarking it.
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