Eating because “It’s there.”
It's funny how you start thinking about something and then the next thing you know, someone has posted something on their blog that is rather complimentary to what you were hashing out in your mind. Well, I was at the store... and pondering how I've gotten to the point where it is easier to resist the numerous temptations.
Then I came home to read this blog article:
"Your stomach shouldn't be a waste basket."
That title really resonated with me!
One... shallow, but hey, it works with my blog theme!
Two... I wish I could think up these snappy titles!
Three... I definitely agree with the concept. I need to stop eating food just because "it is there". Because I don't want to waste it, even if I know that consuming it trashes my goals rather than my fat. This gets so tricky. It's hard throwing out food, even non-nutritious food. Equally tough are food gifts from well-meaning friends and family. Or passing up that piece of bread with dinner when eating out.
I've done it, more rarely than I could wish, but it's never easy. Still, the consequences of leaving trigger foods in my house are always dire. If it's there... if it's the kind of food I should NOT be eating... I'll be tempted and I'll eat it. If not immediately, then eventually.
Which is why my pantry and fridge are pretty bare of junk and chock full of healthy real food. I do my best not to bring junk home. If it happens to arrive courtesy of hubby or friends or if my resolve fails and *I* buy it... if I can make myself, I'll toss it. Sometimes this happens after I've eaten half of whatever. That's still better than eating it all!
I do wish I could believe that some day, down the line, I'll not be tempted to lose control with some foods. But like the author of the article, I'm not sure that will happen. Oh, I find that I can control myself for a while, sometimes, but the minute I am tired, or there is a little stress, or I'm suffering some kind of setback, BOOM! Junk into mouth.
Four... I'm starting to feel that I simply don't want to put non-nutritious JUNK into my body. You know, the chips, dip, candies, ice cream, highly processed crap, etc... It's a matter of respect. I like feeling healthier. THAT feeling is what helps me at the store!
I don't WANT my stomach to be my waste basket!
So now you know. Don't stop by my house if you are hankering for a cookie or some ice cream. I'll be hospitable and offer to take you somewhere you can get them, maybe I'll even indulge while we are out myself! Or I might offer you a lovely piece of fruit or make you a tasty protein shake. But there's no room at the inn here for junk food right now!
