The road blocks I have been coming across lately is that I'm wanting to eat out of boredom or eat to relax. One of the biggest no-no's for me is eating in front of the TV or the computer. Recently I have taken to eating blueberries while watching my shows or blogging. I know, I know, you're thinking blueberries? What's wrong with that? Well, my brain now triggers a response to my body that if I am sitting down watching TV or typing that I need to be eating something. Now for most of us a bowl of blueberries wouldn't be a problem, but what if you're out of blueberries and your brain tells you, "TV/computer time, it's time to eat"? Guess what, those blueberries may turn into a bowl of ice cream or other bad food choices. Another problem with eating while distracted is that we eat much more. You're brain has a hard time being satiated when it wasn't really involved in the eating process. We need to PAY ATTENTION to our food! It gets so lonely when it's ignored ; ) So, what are we going to do about it?
Here's a challenge for you, I want you to make a concerted effort this week to eat ONLY when you're at the dining table or other area that is designated solely for eating. Let me know if it helps kick those bad food triggers! I'm in it with you because I'm going to try it too. It's going to be tough because I like to multi-task and eat lunch while blogging and checking e-mails. Whatever will I do with my time? Maybe I can workout more : )
Nicole
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So far I'm on fire when it comes to reaching my goals!! 2010 is MY year!!:) Nicole, I love coming here for every new post. I always learn something.
Les
With little kids running around, we set a "no food anywhere but the kitchen" rule in our house. This has actually helped me to be more diligent about eating only in the kitchen and not mindlessly noshing while doing something else :-).
I've made more salads this week since I took care of my produce the day I bought it! Thanks for the tips!!
What a great challenge to not eat in front of the TV! I'll take you up on that!
I've been working out 5-6 days a week, and yesterday worked out twice. Salads every day for lunch, oatmeal or peanut butter toast for breakfast, and dinner is a "freebie" - but we overall we eat healthy, so the freebie is not an issue of "eating whatever I want."
So far I'm down 3 pounds!
Good job Coby! Let me know how it goes : )
Great post, Nicole!
I think 95% of people that are overweight are there b/c they are eating for reasons OTHER than hunger; emotional issues, boredom, you name it. I think when we turn inward and listen to our body's cues and signals we find better health, for sure :)
I didnt set any goals for 2010. Well, just to be back in SD :) and we're workin on that one. I need coffee and kale chips with you!
xoxo
Thanks Les, I'm so glad : )
Coffee or tea ; ) and kale chips for sure Averie!
I'm so bad about that, the whole multitasking thing; I usually eat while doing other things. But, sometimes if I don't eat at the same time, I don't get a chance to eat at all.
what a great idea
That is my problem I eat all the time! Thanks, I will definitely try it.
Nicole-I wish you were on Tiwtter as I am an editor on bookieboo and would love to intro you to leah and the campaign. Also, have something in mind for us to work on but need you in social media--should write this personally eh? ops
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