Danana's Journal, 18 Jan 20

I have really worked to know if I'm hungry or not and sometimes I just am and I eat way more than I supposedly need. I was very nervous the first handful of times wondering if I was really hungry or just telling myself I was so I could eat. Was it really pms or was this the beginning of the end once again? But I just went with it and the next day (usually) I wasn't nearly as hungry and ate at or below my RDI. My calories automatically zig zag. I should eat 2000 calories but sometimes I eat 2400 and other days 1700...i just have learned to go with it while keeping an eye on it. I don't want to offer you unsolicited advice but maybe just work on listening to yourself? I don't know. Sorry for rambling! Good luck to you! ❤️ 

And I like to think of food as more than nutrition, to be honest. It's so enjoyable and I don't know if you believe in God but I believe God gave us food to enjoy. Yes...it nourishes the body, but it is so much more. Enjoy it! Guess I need a synonym for enjoy. 😉 

Yes, Keyten, oldest will be 18 in March, youngest 16 next month. So fast! DP, I welcome your feedback. I just need to get my head together. Thanks to you both for the support.  

You do right by connecting to like minded folks. I bet my last maple bar none of us never suffer temptations tug. Being knowledgeable about diet and mostly true to your focus is enjoyable but never easy. I have learned to cheat with more healthy choices. Keep taking one day at a time.  

Good point, Phoenix.  

It really can be difficult sometimes. I hate when I've done very well all day, then blow it at 3:00 a.m. At that moment nothing else matters except whatever I'm craving. Trying to find ways to overcome this is my greatest challenge right now. Wishing you success. 

Shirfleur 1: I too have the same problem and I kept trying to "will" myself - didnt work. So, I started creating little 3AM snacks that are crunchy, kind of tasty, sweet, sour and have very little calories of carbs. I usually have some lettuce, tomato cuke and no calories Italin dressing together and can whip that up in 3 min. I have frozen strawberries/blueberries that I put in pan, add water, butter and stevia. Cook for 3-5 minutes and squish - sometimes I just need that sugar splash in my face! I have pizelles and I cut in half and chew for mouth feel and then a couple of strawberries. And, I keep big jug of cold, cold water which I take a chug after any of the three. I just want to fool my body long enough to get back to sleep - sometimes it works other times I am back up in two hours and I do it again. For me, the trick was to have different types of sweet, crunch. salt ..... It is not easy.... Bob  

Yes Shirfleur and Perks it is hard. Of course if it weren't we would have no need for this app! Today I have done well. Looking to keep going in the right direction. I think I just got in a funk. It happens. I'm usually very positive, but I got off track for a bit. That's all. Thanks to everyone for the support and empathy. It helps! 

Plan snacks in your day that fit into your RDI and nutritional goals. Or break up your 3 meals a day into 5 smaller meals. Just a suggestion ! 

Danana— don’t make your goal to see food only as fuel. That IS a setup for failure. Food is wonderful. You have to figure out a way to take control. Easy said and seemingly impossible for some people to do. I hope you keep working at it. 

That's what I am trying to say, Kenna and I am excited that we are of the same opinion. Makes me feel like I am doing something right. :) YAY!  

You’re right, Kenna and DP. I forgot that I know this. I grew up in an Italian family. Food is a big deal. I just hit a bump in my road. How wonderful that I have my FS homies to get me back on track. Kenna, I will never give up. Life is too precious and I have so many reasons to strive for the longest, healthiest life possible. Thanks!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 

Crazycatchick, I try to do that and stick to eating only what I have packed, but there is constant junk at work and some days it’s a real struggle to avoid it or only have a small sample. I will keep trying, though.