GM and GD fellow Becksters!
Here is one example of me needing to apply some of these Beck skills:
Last night, I felt a lot of free floating anxiety and I could feel like I wanted to eat "just because". I didn't but it made me wonder how long it will take for me to get over this particular behavior. It has certainly done a lot of damage to what would have otherwise been really good days when I was dieting in the past. So, I need to give myself credit for being able to both recognize the cause and source of this desire but also not to act on it either. I was able to distract myself. I got a small book about "Square Foot Gardening". Between reading that and learning where our favorite networks are on this new channel system (we switched paid tv providers) I soon forgot about the desire to eat.
Credit: I was able to differeniate between eating for hunger and just wanting to eat "cause".
Credit: that I was able to distract myself without reading my cards, which were right in front of me, but I was preoccupied in trying to figure out how to record some of my favorite program/series.
Credit: although I feel it was more a miracle than anything I did. I slept from 1:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Yes, I laid there in pain 1/3 of the time but I didn't get up and I fell back to sleep.
BBE How's the renovation going? Are you doing any of it yourself or hiring it all out? You need to start texting when you are at events that are boring. It seems everyone and his cousin does that nowadays although I do think it is rude socially. It reminds me when people used to over do call waiting. I handled that by stop calling those people (sister Paula). Now, I hate it when I call a business and they put you on hold immediately rather than wait to hear your answer whether you want to be put on hold (I do not). I would say that if St. Servitus can drive rats out he is up to driving out junk, wouldn't you say? I think the people of Manhattan need to be invoking him. Sounds like the Upper East Side has been having some rodent issues in the past year.
Rubyjan You're back and that is the main thing. I had two stinker months -February and March-which I hope to never repeat now that I am up to my chest in Beck skills but who knows?
for not forgetting you are among family here. The loving kind.
Chefjoona I understand how difficult it can be when each meal out can seem like yet another celebratory step towards your nuptials.I also understand the added pressure that you have of wanting to fit into your gown. It is so easy to get caught up in it all and be blindsided. I hear your frustration with it all. I think you have to remember that the next 4 months are going to be the most intense blur of activities you will ever experience(short of preparing for your child's birth) and anything you can do to anchor yourself will help tremendously. Take it one moment at a time, one meal at a time, one day at a time.
Lexxiss on resisting one of my old favorites: pie. Right now, I have distant memories but as we move closer to the year end holidays, that will be the challenge then. Anyone have a good healthier version(recipe) of apple pie to share with us who consider this one of the best desserts of all time?If not, I might have to sleuth one out for all of us.
Beverlyjoy all that sounds
wonderful! I had a really good lo cal salad in Applebee's about two weeks ago. Fresh spinach for the base, chopped red onions, fire roasted red peppers, slivered almonds then topped with very small slices of medium rare lean sirloin steak drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. It was even better the second time around later that day and very easy to replicate at home, which is what I often do.
Ceejay Sounds like a plan! Good Job!
onebyone Here's hoping your back continues to get better. I understand the top of the foot pain. Sounds to me like you have sciatia. That is the nerve that runs from the lower back down through your leg. Throw some clay for us all. I haven't done that in years and no excuse since MIL has a kiln in her double garage. Glad to hear you are back in your element.
I know that is where you are happiest.
Have a great day all!