tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post1713950293052927980..comments2023-11-05T07:05:52.036-05:00Comments on Writing Her Life: Learning to Feed MyselfAmihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522608013420306951noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-68512225430173842122010-02-17T06:57:46.757-05:002010-02-17T06:57:46.757-05:00For the past few months while I was essentially ho...For the past few months while I was essentially house-bound, trying to finish a huge ghostwriting project for a client, I found myself eating huge chocolate bars and lots of bread (not even home-made) instead of stopping the "creative flow" to make myself something reasonably healthy to eat. I knew it wasn't good for me but I simply couldn't or wouldn't put the energy into anything other than the book, especially the past 2-3 weeks during the "home stretch". Now that I have finished the book (yay!) I have spent the past few days de-toxing from the chocolate; it was rough but I know after the third day, I always feel much better. So now my next "project" is quietly taking off some of the weight I've put on after my writing (and eating) "binge". <br /><br />Someday, I may get around to learning about the value of "Moderation" when it comes to food. Hopefully before I die.The Inside Skinny Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04409942543315008503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-31135279464908332982010-02-16T20:21:57.958-05:002010-02-16T20:21:57.958-05:00Thank you! I needed to read this now. I'm work...Thank you! I needed to read this now. I'm working on The Abs Diet right now and trying to be mindful of what I put in my mouth. Good for you, Ami!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301250875925142548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-19207658743458622010-02-16T20:18:50.748-05:002010-02-16T20:18:50.748-05:00Angie - Nah! I love to cook for and feed other peo...Angie - Nah! I love to cook for and feed other people. It probably would have helped to be stranded with someone! :)<br /><br />Tresha - Thanks for commenting. Mindfulness really is key to every area of our lives, isn't it? I'm working on that, but it's not easy.<br /><br />Erin - I think we get into habits of using food for other reasons (or mixing signals) and then it's hard to separate them out again. Feel free to call me any time!<br /><br />Kat - I do better when I'm out, too. That's why dealing with the call of the refrigerator during that 10 days at home was such a big deal. <br /><br />Thanks for the comments, everyone. It's so good to know I'm not alone in this!Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132594195395924087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-77049019171584128862010-02-16T16:34:37.004-05:002010-02-16T16:34:37.004-05:00I struggle with this too. I do much better when I ...I struggle with this too. I do much better when I am out and about, but being a stay at home mom, that's not very often!Kerri Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744424433988127754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-80142732910634758802010-02-16T16:25:39.291-05:002010-02-16T16:25:39.291-05:00Ami,
I can really relate to this post. I am an em...Ami,<br /><br />I can really relate to this post. I am an emotional eater. I also think I mis-read my body's signals, i.e. boredom and thirst = hunger. I also eat when I'm lonely. Food is love. Only it's not.<br /><br />My hubs is leaving town Saturday for 5 days. I might need to call you a bunch!<br />;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214914707096410664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-21250017531254554822010-02-16T13:21:25.078-05:002010-02-16T13:21:25.078-05:00Thanks for sharing from the heart Ami...doing anyt...Thanks for sharing from the heart Ami...doing anything mindlessly is so vital to be alert to. It sounds so simple when you blog about a full 10 day span. But you are so onto such an invaluable lesson....cultivating that stillness when we are on on our...so happy to find your blog and grateful too for your tweets:)Tre ~ (Tresha Thorsen)http://thoughtbythought.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-90292327897972738822010-02-16T13:12:51.835-05:002010-02-16T13:12:51.835-05:00Remind me never to get stranded with you...I'd...Remind me never to get stranded with you...I'd have to sit on you to get some grub! Seriously though, congrats on overcoming. Hope spring arrives soon!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-56906103819133389622010-02-16T07:23:01.277-05:002010-02-16T07:23:01.277-05:00Kayris - Seriously...the only reason I know the da...Kayris - Seriously...the only reason I know the day is because I had to head back to work today. I was grateful for the shoveling (and yoga) because it was the only exercise I was getting.<br /><br />Mel - Yes I'm back at work, although it's snowing right now...so we'll see what happens with that.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132594195395924087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-60821120110269270932010-02-15T23:01:18.026-05:002010-02-15T23:01:18.026-05:00My week started the exact same way with eating any...My week started the exact same way with eating anything and everything in the house. By mid week though I started feeling more settled and my appetite seemed to dissolve also. Although it could be that is when I decided that I needed to get something done around the house during the impromptu vacation so busy hands can't reach for food. I agree that it was nice to be able to connect with people on Facebook, blogs, and twitter. I enjoyed the break! Have a great week. Are you going back to work tomorrow?Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02780852666558379943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32283188.post-23351294963284459852010-02-15T20:00:29.648-05:002010-02-15T20:00:29.648-05:00What day is it? I've lost track. And my kids...What day is it? I've lost track. And my kids don't have school again tomorrow. AGAIN. Forget "going insane." I'm already there.<br /><br />Anyway, without access to the gym, I find myself not just eating, but eating all manner of crap food. I can feel my fat cells expanding exponentially...<br /><br />Sping? Please?Kayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397302130308197831noreply@blogger.com