Eating to feel better

Another laaaaaazy Saturday, and another day to munch on food when I'm bored. Aack! I did ruin the powdered donuts that I ate TWO servings of. After the second serving and thinking "hmm, maybe another half serving won't be TOO bad..." I jumped up and filled the bag with water. Evil donuts.

So I actually enjoyed today's chapter. The past ones have been...ok, but I've just been like "whatev." Today the book talked about eating to feel better and learning the difference between eating when your body needs fuel and eating when you need "an emotional fix." It talked specifically of being tired...which is one I struggle with often.

"Instead of immediately reaching for food when you're feeling tired, do something else first and see if it takes care of the problem." It then lists 3 things you can try before you eat you tiredness.
1)Move your body
"Physical activity will usually revive you better than lying on the couch with chips and a soda. Also, drink more water or other fluids b/c being dehydrated can add to your fatigue."
2)Get some rest.
"Take a nap....Force yourself to rest when you need it."
3)Distract yourself
"Do something that will take your mind off how you feel...Make sure you choose a diversion that fills your mind, not empties it. Watching TV or playing computer games will often make you feel dull rather than revived."

I really liked the advice they gave. It's so true that when I am tired and I just dick around on the computer while watching TV I feel even more blah than if I actually DID something...even something as simple as reading a book. Isn't that the reason I got rid of cable? I love that it condones naps. Earlier in the chapter it said to take a break and sip hot tea or a diet soda. These are good tips and I think they'll actually help me.

I really would like to start getting out of the house and taking a walk with my ipod and a book on laaaaaaazy Saturdays. Just so I still get out of bed and feel productive. Lazy Saturdays are not a bad thing, but I could spend them better :)

I read the second half of the faith chapter. It's familiar but there always seems something new that pops out. Several times the writer emphasized that the people who had faith did not fear the opposition. What is my opposition? The unknown, what other people think, failure...Wow what an unimpressive list. There are so many blessings that I have in my life in addition to the fact that I have a faithful God who will stand by me daily. What is there to fear? I'm becoming more and more sure of what I hope for, and certain of what I do not see. It's hard, and frustrating, but I won't be afraid.

Ok, off to work out. Sigh. I have to do it.