I was always that kid in class that when someone had a joke or a comment to say, but was to scared to say it out loud, they would whisper it to me and they would know that I had no problem sharing with the entire class. I lived for that laugh, that acceptance. Consequently I usually ended up in the hallway. The secret that noone new is I would be begging inside to sit in that hallway or anything to get me out of that classroom. When I was in school we had one desk assigned to us. We had to sit in that chair for sometimes 1-2 hours straight and listen to an adult tell us about some far away place and expected us to retain all the information!!!
It was torture, so when I was sent to the hall I was thanking God so I could at least stretch. I find through this ULTIMATE LIFE CHALLENGE I am going to struggle with being bored and fidgety as well. To me when someone tells me "You have to eat veggies and fruit everyday!" "When are you going to work out today?" It gives me that same feeling of the walls crashing over me. I know it's pure stubbornness.
Most of you know this but my husband this past couple of years has changed careers and has most recently been hired as a Police Officer. With the job comes something called SHIFT WORK!!! He works 2 days and then 2 nights for 12 hours. So there are times at night when he is working and my kids are sleeping I feel trapped again!!! Please someone send me to the hallway!! So out of boredom I always go to my habit of eating and turning off my mind. I know now that this actually has a label and is common. It's called Mindless Eating.
So the challenge for me this week is trying to discover new ways to fill that time and keep my mind on track and not "sit in the hallway" and stretch. Using my tools will be key especially this blog, when I am home alone bored.
Does anyone out there have any suggestions for me?
**Just on a side note to keep you updated.... I weighed myself at Curves last night and I lost 3lbs this first week. Not the main focus for me but is pretty cool!!**
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congrats on the 3lbs!!
I eat when I upset..or bored too so I know that feeling and sometimes I am able to talk myself out of it and sometimes I just plain don't care.
sorry you asked for suggestions!!
maybe drink a glass of water..but that doesn't work for me either so I don't know! I will be watching for some good suggestions! :)
love ya
Do you play chess? You can play people from all over the world. If not chess maybe some other game. Most of the old classic board games are available. Or, you can knit something. Write someone an actual letter rather than this email thing. Find a hobby. Something creative that forces you to concentrate. Good luck.
As another late night eater I have actually found Facebook, reconnecting with friends (sending messages that means the use of BOTH my hands) and its games to occupy my time good for a ditraction from the late night snacking! If I sit around and watch t.v. I am SURE to get up and get a 'snack' at at least one commercial most likely two...cause you get the salty one and then the sweet one right?!?! - well at least I do! This is my experience and honestly it seems to be the only thing at night that keeps me from binging - either that or going to bed that works too but hard to do when you're a nighthawk and a mother of 5 who wants some time to herself!!! Congrats on the 3lbs my dear cause I tell you that is the first three of many!! Loving the blog Rachel! Well done! Keep it up!
congrats on seeing the numbers go down ... I, too, have been trying to "get myself back" and although I didn't have large amounts to lose - my self esteem and such were still affected by my poor sense of body image. I have lost 11pds (on me, that's like 40) and have set a goal, as I still have more to lose.
I'm an emotional eater ... I get nervous or anxious and I eat. But being aware of that was the biggest victory for me ... now, I don't let that happen.
SO proud of you and will cheer you on as you regain a life that you so deserve. LOVE you.
xo
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