I am adjusting to the Intermittent Fasting (IF) lifestyle, albeit slowly.
I have learned a few things about myself over the past two weeks, and I can't help but feel a little frustrated.
- I am unable to walk away from a plate with food remaining.
- If the food is exceptionally tasty, I can't stop eating it, for fear of never getting it again
- I am sometimes more comfortable feeling overly full and bloated, then I do hungry.
I want to be the girl that can eat very slow, and feel comfortable leaving food on the plate.
I did have a moment where I was completely mindful and ate slowly, chewed substantially, and stopped as soon as I felt full. It was the night that I went to one of my favorite restaurants - Persian! Their food is so good, and even healthy (except they use margarine). Other than that, it is a guilt free food. I even drink their in house iced tea, made with fruits and spices, but no sugar.
That moment was huge for me, because I was able to just walk away with boxes of my dinner to enjoy for lunch (technically "break"fast) the next day. And I reported a huge loss from that day. So obviously that is what is needed to be done.
Why can't I do that ALL of the time? Why am I constantly feeling like I will miss out on something if it is not finished?
I know these are things I need to work on, but I can't help to feel envious of those others that do this without any thought at all. I wish I could be like them. I am hoping with a lot of work and patience with myself, I too can become one of them. But honestly, I am feeling doubtful right now. I feel like I will struggle as I am today, for the rest of my life.
RESULTS
Week 1 Results: -3.2 pounds
Week 2 Results: -1.6 pounds
Day 8: + 0.2
Day 9: - 1.0
Day 10: - 1.8
Day 11: 0.0
Day 12: + 0.2
Day 13: + 0.2
Day 14: + 0.6
Total Loss To date: 4.8 pounds
That tea sounds amazing :)
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