So, I've now logged my eating for about a week or so. A bit more. And I've now become aware of what it is that triggers my unhealthy eating.... it's boredom, for the most part. I solve being bored with eating sweets. Or just eating in general. It's like it's something to do, something that beaks the routine (which is funny, since this is also routine to me). Now, I wonder how to break this totally. If it were more a problem of eating for other reasons, then it might be a bit "easier" to solve it, by solving the underlying cause. But boredom..? How do you just quit being bored? For now I am focusing on treating the symptom, namely not eating junk food. It's hard.
I'm also one to snack in front of the TV in the evening. I love settling down with a favourite show and some really nice snacks. I suppose I am going to have to change that too. Snacking on healthy stuff, if that is something that is enjoyable... I somehow right now can't picture myself enjoying a nice carrot while watching the Mandalorian...
Food is so central to enjoyment for many ppl, me included. I don't feel like I will be able to give that up, completely. I realise that my portion size is going to go down considerably, and that I will not be able to enjoy sugary stuff, as the body will not want it and I might get dumping syndrome (which sounds horrible). So, I have a lot to learn.
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