Hello, all -- The last couple of days have been very hectic. I wrote last night about volunteering. This morning I had to get to work an hour early for a meeting, I had a brain glitch and sent my manager the wrong document to review (argh) stayed really busy, left at 5:30, drove through traffic and FINALLY was able to get the stuff I need for this diet so I don't starve to death! It's really interesting, though, that I haven't had one moment of a problem with feeling hungry. I am really good at saying "so what." And as I was getting out of the car this evening -- I can remember exactly what I was doing when the thought hit me -- that learning how to deal with the craves in quitting smoking is standing me in very good stead for this diet.
So, I had my first actual meal since Sunday (only been taking the supplements thus far) and I got to eat shrimp. I saw that was on the diet and I treated myself. I also cut up a small tomato. So I had 5.2 ounces of shrimp and a small tomato and I was in heaven! It's really amazing how things can change!
I know Allen Carr says there's no such thing as an addictive personality, but I have to disagree with him there. I've said quite often that I smoked 3 packs a day for the first 30 years I smoked because you could smoke everywhere all the time, and I did. When I am eating what I want I want A LOT of it. (Portion control is a real issue for me -- I have a hearty appetite!) But maybe it boils down to simple gluttony in smoking and in eating. UGH that train of thought didn't work out so well!! Hopping right back off of it!
But 2015 is going to be my year of change -- someone wrote in a blog this evening that life doesn't come with a remote control, and I think I've finally gotten that into my head. Life isn't going to come and find you when you're sitting in your garage or on your balcony or patio smoking, for sure. One of the best elements of my quit is that I feel much more energized (even with these teeny tiny calories I'm consuming). So YAY for all of us who are in our quits and those who are preparing for their quits. We're all in this together. I would say I am a truly happy quitter.
Sweet dreams - Love you all!
