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Looks like mindful eating might be paying off.  The scale says that I weigh a pound less than I did yesterday.! 

This morning at  breakfast time, I was really having thoughts about missing my usual Vitamuffin, but since it’s not non-dairy, I made a decision to go without it.  Instead, I chose to have a cup of coffee and a  bowl of Kashi Autumn Wheat Cereal, along with some  almond milk.  This meal was more filling and satisfying than my usual breakfast, because of the added fiber. 

After breakfast, I got dressed, put on the pedometer, grabbed a water, and headed out the door for a walk.  My plan is to keep water near me at all times, so that I’ll stay mindful of drinking it.

About mid morning, I saw my husband eating, and although I didn’t feel hungry before this, I noticed I was starting to have food cravings.   I began looking through the cupboards for something to eat, and became aware that my thoughts were advising me to grab things that don’t fit in with my new way of eating.  Like yesterday, I decided that I was in charge of what I eat…….not my urges and cravings, so I grabbed another water instead.  After several minutes, I noticed that the water seemed to diminish the so-called hunger I thought I was feeling.  It seemed like a good time to clear out the cupboards and refrigerator of any foods that I don’t want to eat, and I felt empowered.  Later today or tomorrow, I’ll be going grocery shopping to stock up on healthier foods. 

At lunch time, I chose to have an Amy’s (non-dairy) Burrito, which proved to be tasty and very filling.  After eating, I once again recognized that I was craving something sweet, so I had a piece of fruit. 

Later in the afternoon, my husband and I enjoyed 2 glasses of wine (while munching on peanuts) as we sat outside on the deck enjoying this beautiful day. 

At dinnertime, my husband asked me to make him a sandwich, and that’s where my thoughts started giving me some trouble.  Although I’ve never been a cheese fanatic, I’ve always enjoyed eating  a slice or two of Swiss.  As I picked up the slice to put it on the sandwich, my cravings began:  the freshly cut cheese smelled so good, the slice looked so appealing to me, and the texture was so perfectly pliable.  I had such a strong urge to have a piece, but luckily, I remembered that the urge was just a thought, not a command.   I placed the cheese slice on the sandwich, covered it up with the top half of the roll, and distracted from it.  Done!  I then moved on to choosing something else to eat.  As I was only slightly hungry at that time, I decided to have some whole wheat crackers topped with some taboule.  Delicious! 

A bit later, I was craving something sweet, so I had about ½ cup of So Delicious (Chocolate Velvet), which is a non-dairy frozen dessert.    Tasty and satisfying!

I did better with consuming  water today, although I only got it about 3/4th of the amount that I had intended to drink. 

At the end of the day the pedometer read 7500 steps.  I thought I did a lot of walking, but I need to get in more!

Feeling great!!!