[kona]

Stepping off the dangerously thin line between guilt and deprivation, on either side, can lead to trouble.

There was a woman who posted earlier to one of my posts about finding a breakfast that she could eat with her husband that was satisfying to her without being unhealthy. It was a very good compromise between what her husband was eating and a "diet" meal. She was happy and satisfied and maybe even a little pleased. She should be, after all she remained centered between deprivation and guilt. I admire her and aspire to be that way, everyday.

I think it's a good gage to go by. Take a good look at your next meal. Pick amounts and types of foods that keep you centered between feeling like you are satisfying a craving and taking care of yourself. Sometimes it may be difficult to gage if there are other factors involved like it's a party or you're feeling down or even feeling extra large that day. Those extra factors can make the line seem a little bury, so dig deeper and trust your intuition. If throwing that extra piece of ham on your sandwich feels right than do it.

We all know how it feels to have just a little bit too much or not enough. The meal then becomes unpleasant and we add to the pile of unhealthy thoughts about food. However for each time we choose a balance we enjoy our meal as well as add to the pile of trust we have with ourselves.


kona