One thing that interests me particularly is the 'habit' or 'psychological addiction' around sugar and sweet treats, or in fact all processed/junk food. We often have it, not because we want the nutrition, or even enjoy the taste, but simply because it is associated with making us feel good, or has become a routine part of our lives.
For example, last night I went out for dinner with a friend, and I knew there was nothing to eat on the dessert menu for me, but next thing I found myself suggesting a trip to the local (and amazing) gelato bar. Why? Because I wanted to hang out more, and we do that with food in my circle of friends. I didn’t even want or enjoy my gelato. I felt guilty and annoyed. I know its only probably moderate GI but nonetheless. I didn’t want it and I felt it ‘wasted’ a treat night, especially with so many outings coming up.
I realised how important it is to make a pre-emptive pledge, and preparations. I could have suggested we go for tea, or have tea at the restaurant to extend out evening. But, caught on the fly, I defaulted to my natural patterns. I can understand that, and am trying to cut myself slack, and realise it will take some time to shift the eating and social/behavioural patterns of a life times.
Afterwards, having had the rice (which I did not think was basmati!) and ice cream, all that sugar coursing through my system made me feel jumpy and spacy. I went to bed ok but had weird, active dreams all night and woke up heavily to my alarm. Not worth it. And a good reminder that all the changes I have made really have made me feel so much healthier and happier
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