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I did it -- probably not a major accomplishment for many, but it certainly was for me! I've had a long history of many triggers to my disordered eating, but I've particularly struggled when traveling and especially when returning home from a trip. But, yesterday's return home was different! I prayed for strength & serenity as I ran in the morning, ate healthfully & mindfully throughout the day and finally, for the first time, broke the habit to overeat and/or eat sugar upon my return, even though my plans changed a couple of times & I was returning home alone (when it's been the toughest for me).
Now, don't get me wrong, I certainly had my ups & downs leading up to the trip. And I'll give it another day or two to weigh in after much eating (mostly mindfully) & drinking while away... No matter how red the reminder gets to weigh in now! But, I'm thrilled to have had this one success as I build my road to healthy eating & living... One building block at a time! Having the support of you, my great FS friends, throughout the day and having had a nice nite out with my girlfriend before we left Block Island (the guys had all left on Sunday afternoon but we couldn't get car reservations on the ferry until Monday, and even then, she & I were at different times), helped tremendously!
I'm off to tennis this morning & off to work after, but before I begin my day, I'll pray for serenity again today (Internet is down at home, so on my IPad where I haven't figured out how to copy & paste in the prayer. Someday, maybe I won't be so technologically challenged... Or maybe not!). And throughout this one day, and each one meal or moment or bite or emotion, I'll pray, breathe, journal & express my way, remaining grateful for this one small accomplishment along my journey, all of you my amazingly supportive FS friends, my family & other friends, and being back to the life I love with the health and financial security to enjoy it! Xoxox
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