Forget to eat? Huh???

Okay, don't use your "back" button to leave! Forget to eat? Huh? As a long-term post-op, my hunger returned after my surgery years ago.

This week, I've been swamped. Between work, trainings, meetings, moderating a professional roundtable discussion meeting last night, coaching, coach classes, I haven't had much time to even refill my water glass!

One of the things that kicks in my head hunger and becons me to my kitchen is boredom. Don't get me wrong, I have PLENTY to do when I'm bored. It is just that I don't want to do those things (notice I sound like a 2-year old in a temper tantrum!! Ugh). Eating becomes a hobby, a recreational sport and a way to pass time. Food is to be used as body fuel rather than fulfillment.

This week being so busy with the things that I love yet completely filled my time and thoughts, I didn't think of eating at all. Actually, I was so busy having fun with work and coaching, I forgot to eat. Before I knew it, it was time for dinner! That hasn't happened in a long time.

This experience reinforced the fact that when you feed your insides with things you love and enjoy doing, food becomes fuel and not a way to feel fulfilled. Boredom is truly a choice. I choose NOT to allow myself to feel bored. Feel fulfilled and you don't turn to food to feel full.

I just love how life gives you these lessons or reinforcements/reminders of what you may or may not already know.

Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Certified Back On Track Facilitator