Hmmm...neen, those sound like great ideas. For me if I am working on stuff at night, then I don't actually have time to eat anyway. I used to get stuff occassionally in the evening ater dinner to eat, but that was only cuz my husband was getting something. I had (previous to the milk diet) 1) found a game that I liked to play and chat on in the evening, so I was too busy to eat, 2) made sure if I was going to eat, it was fruit cut into small bits so it was bit size and take my time to eat them, as well as drink plenty of water in at the time.
I whenever I felt hungry, I always spend 5 minutes to drink some water and waited at least 15 minutes after that to see if I was still hungry. If not, then great, if so, then I would get the fruit...Or some popcorn ( using an airpop with no oil and a little salt).
But as far as my psych goes...we looked at my issues, and especially when I am angry. I realised I was immediately going to the fridge or eating something that was left on the counter. I wouldn't have been hungry but the food "made me feel better" I guess. But now, when I have an emotion about something. I just sit down, and think about it. Figure out what I want to do about and just deal with it and amde make a conscience effort not to eat. When I do choose to eat, I think about why I am eating...is it because I am hungry? Is it because it is "time" to eat? Is it because I feel, happy, sad, angry, bored? It's because I am genuinely hungry, then I have a drink, and wait just to make sure. If it is because it is "time" then I make sure I am hungry first. It is because of an emotion....I try to think about the emotion first with something to drink ( water _cuz that is really all I drink- apart from milk at the moment *LOL*) and try to resolve the issue as much as I can.
I realised that since this pre-op diet, I do bordem eat as well....so I just keep myself occupied at those times, when I know I may be
susceptible, I make a conscience effort to change how I behave. I always have things I could be doing. There are never enough hours in the day to get things done, so occupying yourself is definatley a great tool.
Also I have to know that it takes time to change years of drummed in behaviour. So, if I make a mistake, just accept that I made it and learn from it and try to do it differently the next time.
As far as food choices, I know I make good choices, I am not a sweet eater, so that never bothers me. I do like savoury stuff, but again, inspite of my size I have never been a what you might call a glutton. But there are things I do love...and most of those are very rich. I am determined, that I will still continue to eat well and get my 5 fruit and veg in a day...and the little bits of the things I love, but I just have to be aware of how much and why....learn to reward myself with time,love and care. Not food.
As a parent, I am very aware of not doing that with my sons. Teaching them HEALTHY eating habbits. They see what I eat and I make sure that what they see if what I would want them to eat. Fruits, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, brown breads, lean meats...and plenty of fresh air and exercise. But they also know, that the occasional packet of crisps or a couple of pieces of candy are part of a balanced diet ( for them not me ...*LOL*) every thing in moderation...is what we say. And my son knows that...we rewards for doing his jobs are going to the cinema, going bowling...going to the beach...have a boy's day out, buying a new toy/book/game...and these work so there is no reason I can't apply them to myself as well.....I should make myself a little chart now that I think about it....so that as I reach my goals for the week or two weeks...I can do something for MYSELF. I know my son would love to put stars on my chart for me....
anyway sorry to ramble....I am sure I am telling you guys how to suck eggs...but it was just my thoughts...
