New Way of Thinking, New Way of Shopping
My habits are improving slowly but surely
Date: 8/6/2007 12:42:48 AM ( 17 y ) ... viewed 2246 times As I get back into the mindset of using food as fuel and sustenance and
not simply enjoyment, I find that my grocery shopping habits are
changing. Rather than creating a shopping list of canned goods,
produce, meats, etc, creating one with categories titled proteins,
fats, and carbs
works better sometimes. I think of my meals in this way as well;
today, for example, I looked at what I lacked in nutrients and what I
had too much of by the end of the day and ate a dinner that filled in
the categories appropriately. Choosing foods based on nutritional
needs rather than "what I have a taste for" is happening gradually, but
naturally. I don't try for an exact balance daily, however. I think
a balanced week is more sane for me.
Now
that I drink water regularly, I can really tell when I'm becoming
dehydrated. My head starts to hurt a little and other little symptoms
crop up that I probably used to diagnose as signs of hunger or
tiredness. I now keep water with a slice of lemon at my desk all day
at work, and refill it throughout the day. I buy bottled water so I
can easily grab some H20 when I'm going to be out of the house for
awhile in the evening or on weekends. I can't say I get 8 glasses a day
yet, but I'm getting there! I haven't had pop in a while, although at
times I want some just to get a break from plain water. Perrier and Pellegrino with lemon or lime helps a bit.
Currently
I notice that I want my old foods mainly when I'm bored. If I keep a
variety of flavors in the house and keep myself occupied, though, my
mind doesn't wander to eating. When I was thoroughly into eating raw
last year I wouldn't think of food much at all for hours at a time.
I'm certainly not at that stage yet this time around, but I'm looking
forward to it.
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