Food Fuel Aha Moment

I made coffee this morning before breakfast, and sure enough, I didn't WANT breakfast.  Stood in front of the fridge for the longest time-but I knew if I didn't eat breakfast I'd be sorry later, so I decided to trust my research and eat the dang stuff whether I wanted it or not.

As I was sitting there eating, I kept thinking  "what a waste of calories", so I challenged that thought and ask myself why I thought it was a waste of calories.  My brain sputtered back "because I'm not enjoying this at all......." (even though it didn't taste BAD, it wasn't FUN)

And then it hit me-the big aha.  It's not always about enjoyment, it's about getting the body going.  "Saving" those calories for later just sets me up (as I've proven) to snack later on in the day-and the same 300 calories would not be protien and vitamin calories....which would set me up for snacking later......OHHHHHH.

yeah.....food......fuel.  I'm slow, but I think I finally got it.

Exactly....I NEVER want breakfast...especially at 5:45 a.m. before I leave for work.  I do eat it though.  I always remember Kim's line...."Food is Fuel...not entertainment" and then I get it down somehow.  Have a good one Deb!  (by the way isn't Deb and awesome name??))  LOL

Deb

Deb and Deb, I'm right there with you.  I hate breakfast.  I've never liked it.  I've been skipping it lately and that is probably bad.  I asked Walton about it and he said that he didn't really care about it right now but the reason they liked us to have breakfast is because it sets us up for good habits later on, after the honeymoon period.

Man, did I have a problem with the food is fuel deal yesterday.  It was my worst day since surgery.  I didn't go too crazy but I was out of control!!

I've been having some bad cravings lately, too, but I've tied it back to too many carbs.  It was always the right stuff, banana, blueberries, peaches, veggies, but every time I have them I want to EAT !!!  So, back to the protien first -- big time !!! 

That's a great *aha* moment!

By the way, I have a huge heap of paper towel and toilet paper rolls for you. Oliver will be busy for quite some time once I get these to you. 

Great-we are out since I bought the big double rolls I don't go through it nearly fast enough for him.  Are you going to be at Hastings on Sunday?

I'm planning on being there unless something happens. ; )