Its 8:30, its cold, it’s raining AGAIN. I’ve been up since 5:30am.
I came in the door and I had nothing planned for dinner.
Things were unfolding in the wrong direction.
If this were Food in Perfect Life and not Food in Real Life, I would show you a plate full of vegetables and grains and lean protein. I’d tell you that I was disciplined enough to cook it even when I was tired, drained, and cranky.
I’d tell you that I made the choice to do yoga or take a bath and not to turn to food when I got home.
But this is Food in Real Life, food in my life. And sometimes it isn’t all kittens and rainbows.
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NOTE: Cereal is a healthy food, especially the ones in the photo above. However, this wasn’t the right choice for me. I ate this cereal out of emotion and not because it was what my body wanted or needed. Emotional eating is different for everyone. I am not a doctor or an eating disorders specialist. This post is my thoughts and opinions and not facts.
I’m honest because I want you to know you’re not alone out there. I’m still a work in progress. Challenges like this will arise and I won’t always make the right decision. I don’t feel better or any less cranky because I ate a huge bowl of cereal. I feel worse. And next time I will reflect on this experience.
I will ask myself: How could I have handled this better? How can I make tomorrow a better day?
IT’S NOT ABOUT PERFECTION PEOPLE, IT’S ABOUT PROGRESS!!!
This was a great post at a great time. I have had a STRESSFUL day in many many ways and was feeling the need to drown myself in a bowl of cereal.
I need to recognize other ways of coping
thanks.
Sorry you are feeling stressed Lisa! And I’m glad this post was here for you when you needed it. That’s EXACTLY why I posted it.
I totally feel you. I’m currently drinking a glass of wine instead of going to yoga tonight because it’s just one of those days. Right choice? Probably not. Good to remember we all have our off days.
girl i LOVE your honesty! Sometimes you just need to be selfish and eat something for comfort food. As long as it isnt an extreme, i dont see anything wrong with it!!
PS thank YOU for your sweet and encouraging comments.. u rock!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for sharing this little life happenstance. I’m glad I’m not the only that does this and it’s good to know that even you amazing healthy blog girls have moments like this.
I just found your blog recently and I love it. Keep up the great work girl!
Thank you so much for commenting! I’m so glad that this spoke to you. I started this blog with the hopes that my honesty about healthy living in the real world would speak to others and let them know that they aren’t alone in the struggle to find a healthy balance!
Hey! I saw your comment on Lindsey Morningstar’s blog so I thought I’d pop over! I love supporting fellow newbie/blossoming healthy living bloggers.
I LOVE Kashi’s GoLean Crisp! That was my go-to breakfast this summer, topped with a heaping portion of fresh blueberries. I’m so bummed blueberry season is over… le sad.
ANYWAYS – girl! Cut yourself some slack! It sounds like you didn’t have dinner planned and had a long day… but HELLO! Give yourself some credit sister! At least you had the will power to not drive through Wendy’s and grab a #3 or something!
I think we can be too hard on ourselves sometimes, especially when you already feel drained/upset/emotional/stressed, etc. Plus, I often eat a bowl of cereal for dinner… next time toss some fresh berries or a sliced banana on top! It may not be grilled fish and roasted veggies… but you’re still getting a serving of fruit, dairy, whole grains (by the looks of your cereal choices.)
But seriously, I love that you wrote those post… it’s a great example of what healty living blogs are all about… striving to live healthy and the “mishaps” and journey along the way. Cheers!
Sorry for the novel-long comment
Thanks for your insight and response here! You’re right, I am hard on myself! I’m a work in progress though, and I’d like to continue to work on eating for pleasure, satisfaction, and energy. I found that last night’s “dinner” gave me none of those things. Fruit on top would have been a good idea though. My thoughts weren’t all that rational though. I can’t believe i even managed to snap a pic!
hugs…hope you’re feeling better.
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