Overeating

For the past month I have been trying to eat less, not skip meals, eat more whole foods, and no eating out. So it’s been only about two weeks. So far so good. Like seriously I am starting to feel like something is clicking in my brain for once in my life. I have always struggled with my weight and tried so many diets myself. I am gluten free but that’s not for weight loss instead for health issues. First of all, I enjoy gluten free lifestyle, my stomach issues are better and I don’t feel run down. But let’s acknowledge my biggest issue like so many people go through also. OVEREATING….oooo, that’s a scary thought.

Lately, I have been watching Secret Eaters and man it’s been eye opening. I enjoy it because it’s realistic and more relatable. More practical than a weight loss show. They make a good point though, “You can’t lose weight if you don’t know the problems with your diet.” Looking for those hidden calories and the mindless eating.

I have been battling this issue head on, everyday. I probably am thinking about food way too much but I’m hoping by this work right now eventually I can eat healthy subconsciously. Working that “muscle” in my brain to almost automatically eat less and more healthy food.

I will say my carvings have been so much easier to control since I am not eating any takeout. I am purposely not skipping meals and trying to eat more protein. I also am trying to eat 1500 calories a day. So far it’s actually been easy like shockingly easy. I have to say the word “NO” in my head countless times but I’m getting there. I still eat food I enjoy.

I am looking forward to having more progress and learning more so I can share with others. I’m all about working smarter not harder. I will have to wait and see.