Hi guys--
I'm feeling hungry tonight. That's not the usual. I've thought back over my day to see if I shorted myself, and I'm pretty sure that I didn't. Then, I did a HALT. Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired? I know that I'm tired. I just said my abstinence prayer and gave my hunger and food over to God. I also talked to my sponsor about it.

I'm feeling better, but don't like the experience of being hungry.

Marny

Marny, I'm glad you were able to think things through last night. I know it must be a real effort, but it sounds as though you're getting better at being mindful.

I find the whole "feeling hungry vs not feeling hungry" issue really confusing. I mean, we're not living in caves anymore. We have food readily available. (as opposed to living on our fat stores until we hunt down some buck)
I never want to get to the point of feeling hungry, because I spin right out of control. While others say you shouldn't eat UNTIL you're hungry.

Okay, I'm just blathering here, Marny. Sorry... I just poured my first cup of coffee, and I'm not fully all-there.

Did you get enough protein in your diet yesterday? What about TOM... is that coming? I usually feel hungry more often during TOM, and I know many other people who have said the same thing.

Anyhow, congratulations on sticking to it, Marny.

Hey Ellis--
Yep, I'm sure I got enough protien. That's one of the great advantages of eating in "The Zone"...I know exactly how many grams of protien and carbs I've eaten in a day.

I'm feeling back to normal today. Just had my yummy breakfast, a tall glass of ice water, and I'm almost ready to face the day.

Thanks for the support. It means a lot when you write back. It lets me know that I'm thought about.

Sometimes when you feel hungry it's actually dehydration...or maybe cravings, or both. When i feel hungry, but I'm not quite sure, I have a giant glass of peppermint iced tea/crystal light. Satisfies my thirst and my tastebuds...then if I'm still hungry I grab something healthy.

what is the prayer? maybe i could start using it. i find myself eating and not even remembering when i started to eat what ever it is i ma chewing, and only sometimes am i strong minded enough to spit it out. I rarely eat out of hunger, its usually boredom or stress.
please share your prayer.