RedSparrow Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I don't usually go around bragging, but today I feel like I could use some props. I decided to do Whole30 to repair my relationship with food: in spite of switching to a healthier diet (giving up sugar, reducing grains and dairy) a few years ago, I have remained a largely emotional eater and mostly just replaced the old unhealthy vices with newer, slightly healthier ones. Peanut butter... oh man. I used to sit in the kitchen when I got home from work and eat it by the spoonful. Anyway, in the last 7 days, here's what's happened: -Monday, day 1: my bike, which is my only form of transportation, got a flat which through a sitcom-esque series of snafus has still not been repaired -Thursday, day 4: the guy I've been dating long distance for a year and a half sent me a text to tell me he met someone and wanted to put our relationship on hold to see where things with this new girl went -Sunday, day 7: a wild period appears, a week early. Which explains the back pain (I had been attributing that to the increase in walking while the bike's been out of commission) and the crazy mood swings (previously blamed on Whole30 and heartbreak) And... I haven't cheated! Even when all I wanted to do Thursday night was dissolve into a stereotype with a pint of ice cream and a sappy movie. I even went to the store and eyed the dried fruit- those dates and apricots were calling my name- but I left empty-handed. Friday, the 4th, I was craving a beer and a cookout; I had a grilled shrimp salad and lemon water instead. Last night all I wanted was to sit with a glass of wine and write, so I made a cup of tea. And today, I would give my left pinkie finger for some good dark chocolate and a glass of milk. But I made a commitment to change, and I'm sticking to it. Hurray! Link to comment
Physibeth Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Good for you for sticking to your resolve through all this emotional garbage! Stay strong! And my unsolicitated advice...kick the guy to the curb. You are worth more than that! Make sure he knows it. I've got my pom poms out and I'm cheering for you! Link to comment
nycsarah Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Oh my gosh! Great job for sticking through it! Well done! I'm going through a break up without my usual chocolate chip cookies and comfort food also - I so feel you on this!!! We can do it! :-) Link to comment
MeadowLily Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 It's not bragging if it's true. Good for you for fighting through the jungle of temptations. A clean slate. Link to comment
Javamoi Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Hi, RedSparrow, you GO, girl! I admire your commitment to YOU! It can only get easier now, right? Keep up the good work! Link to comment
kellipenelope Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 It's also not bragging if it helps someone else. I'm on day 2 and I just got hit with a whopper in the stress dept. I've been prowling the house thinking about food and stuff. But it WILL NOT HELP AT ALL. And you reminded me of that. Thank you. Link to comment
bede0713 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Wow, good for you! That's a lot in a short span to deal with. Also, I agree with Physibeth - kick that guy to the curb - you totally deserve better Link to comment
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