One other thing tat has worked for me lately is to tell myself that no food is off limits; it is about timing (eating every 3-4 hours to keep hunger away and blood sugar table) and portion sizes.
One day last week, I was craving a cinnamon roll. I haven't gotten a lot of cravings lately, knock on wood, so this one surprised me. I asked myself why I was thinking about that food and about binging; what emotion was behind it. Then I remembered that I was going to be willing to give in to the craving if I wanted. So I told myself, "if you really want the cinnamon roll, then go get it. You have permission to eat one, it's ok. Just one; if you want more there will always be more available on another day".
The second I gave myself permission, I didn't want it anymore! I thought, no, I don't really want it that much; I was just reverting to my old obsessive thoughts, and I went home and didn't give it a second thought.
I sure hope this new pattern of thinking keeps working for me!
Last edited by KittyKatFan; 01-20-2013 at 07:46 PM.
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