Almost 2 weeks

[Aibreanowl]

I've been abstinent for nearly two weeks. I've just been taking one day at a time and turning my life and my will over to my HP and asking for guidance with what to eat. Each day is new. I don't have any NO NO foods, though I thought I would stay away from refined sugar and flour and that I'd eat only fruit before noon. But then my sponsor was talking about HER experience, strength and hope and I realised that this was too much like a diet and control mongering. So, each day I give it up again.

Today was odd. I took my son (8) to the Art Gallery and we got a hot dog from a vendor. I couldn't finish it, because I was full. This has never happened to me before! I ordered a diet coke instead of a sugary one. I did omit the milk from my breakfast and we did have a treat (ice cream cone) later in the afternoon, but only one scoop. NEVER did I feel denied, NEVER did I feel out of control...never did I feel IN control. I did feel my HP guiding me. It was AMAZING!

Now, I can't say I'm going to eat ice cream every day, because goodness knows it DOES increase my cravings, but I'm also not always going to deny myself either.

I LOVE this program. It is so simple and today, it is going well.

[Pony]

That is great! I am very proud of you, but more important you sound proud of yourself. Sooooooooo cool.

It sounds really good also....you have the right idea going. Each day at a time. Depriving yourself is not good because of the emotional and mental game it plays on you. It's much more healthy to make your choices daily as your day goes along.

Again.....Good for you!!!

Pony

[Paulie]

That sounds awesome. Making a lifestyle change, that is what I am doing too. Everynow and then I have to toss something in there like, low carbs for a few weeks to shake up the metabolizm. But it is a lifestyle change and depriving oursleves it not realisic for long term goals.

Right now I am starting the zig zag method. 3 days a week higher calorie, 4 days lower. Another wake up call to my almost 40 year old screwed up metabolism. We will see what happens.

Good for you - keep up the great work.

[bubblze30]

Wow such a great revalation. You sound so calm and free . In your word I hear you have surrendered andlet your hp guide. This is a powerful thing. Way to go on your two weeks. I am in recovery from heroin but noticed since I quit drugs I picked up food. Now I am working on that. I have a very addictive personality. I am watching my carbs sugars and sodium. I eat everything (well not everything) I used to just in normal portions I in no way feel neglected because I eat I just eat what I am supose to. It is however very inlightining to hear it working for you. Keep up the good work my counselor says the slower the better so don't want it all in one day. I have found losing about 7 pounds a month is rewarding enough I see people lose that a week and gain back double so I will take it slow.

Good luck on your new found way of l;ife