
I ate Oreo cookies excessively last night. I have problems eating at night, in general. I'm trying to wean myself of this habit. I've read there are several reasons why people eat excessively at night, and I can think of two that apply to me.
The first reason is that I haven't eaten enough throughout the day; therefore, I truly am hungry at night. In the afternoon/early evening, I go a long period without eating. I am helping my girls' with their homework, getting them ready for school the next day, getting dinner ready, etc. It is hectic, and I forget to eat. I think that's why I overeat at dinner and binge eat the rest of the evening. I don't always do that, but sometimes I do. I am trying to teach myself to schedule my meals to eat every 3 hours or so to feel satisfied throughout the day, and allow my stomach to rest at night. I believe it is an organ that needs rest.
The second reason is that I am bored. I am running around most of the day, and at night, I sit down, watch TV, wander aimlessly, or engage in purposeless activity. The point it that it is not structured time. Does that make sense? I have a tendency to mindlessly eat. The truth is that I don't like vegging in front of the TV. It feels useless to me, and I think I eat to feel productive/useful. It's silly, I know, but I think I do it to occupy my time, and feel as though I am doing something.
Another point is that I can't make food an outlet for de-stressing (is that a word?). I think we all need indulgences in our lives to counteract some normal, everyday stress. It can't always be food. I think an occasional treat is harmless, but a regular night of overeating is obviously not good. I need to get creative and indulge in other ways like reading, crafting, a walk around Target, etc. It takes so much discipline to acknowledge in the heat of the moment that I am using food as an outlet and that I need to be more creative and expend useful energy some other way.
I'm trying not to feel too bad about the Oreo cookies... I am trying to learn from my mistakes.
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I just ate about 8 chocolate cookies that I picked up from grovery shopping today..I'm a sugar gal...it's very tough! I can relate!
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I definitely have a sweet tooth. I need to learn to enjoy my favorite foods in moderation! I appreciate that you can relate!!
DeleteHi Jessica,
ReplyDeleteDoes not sound all bad, and I think we all need to have a little indulgence every now and again.
Happy weekend
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Carolyn
Hi Carolyn,
DeleteIf that had been my only treat for the week I wouldn't feel so bad, but I also had a few ice cream cones earlier in the week, as well!! ;) I am happy you came by for a visit!
hey girl...i like snacks at night too...the sugar is messin with me though! I allow myself a small treat every night to satisfy my sweet tooth...i get swiss miss
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to snack at night when we moms finally have a moment to ourselves. You're right though... a small treat will satisfy and not be gluttonous.
DeleteHi, Jessica! Us girls and our snacks! I've never been a night eater. I tend to sleep better if I don't eat close to bedtime. But it is hard for me to watch a movie without eating something. My tv/movie time is usually miday so I guess that helps. I don't know why but I am not a big oreo fan. Chocolate chip cookies- yes, ice cream- yes but oreos don't even tempt me. I guess I should be glad? For me, I have to find the right balance of diet and exercize. It's a pain since I used to be able to eat like horse and never gain anything! Good luck to you as you continue to find what works! ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Holly!
DeleteWe all have our vices, huh? My sister and I were just talking about how she loves sugary cereal in the morning, but it has never been a temptation for me. My husband made me an Oreo person. I wasn't even a chocolate person before, but now? I can't get enough. ;)
Hi Jessica! I'm the same way as you. I'm so hungry by the time I get home from work, I ready to eat my dogs! I try to eat a lot during the day, but it's not keeping me full. I can only eat so many cucumbers and carrots.....I was bad this weekend, I ate 2 Dairy Queen Peanut Buster Parfaits. Never again, they ate up all of my weight watcher points.
ReplyDeleteWhy, oh why, did you bring up peanut buster parfaits?? ;) Lately, I have been loving grapes with yogurt and granola as a sweet treat. I try to sneak in power foods where I can.
DeleteHello Jessica-
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the weight loss! I am being successful too and it is so hard. I try to drink water first when I find myself faced with those cravings....it doesn't always work but sometimes does help! I wanted to thank you for the lovely little gift you gave at Handmade U! Your thoughtfulness really helped make the event extra special!
Thank you, Hope! I am going to try your idea of drinking water first. It is hard, but worth the effort.
DeleteP.S. I am glad you liked the little, ephemera packet! I hope you were able to use some of the pieces in your journals.
jessica - this is a beautiful photo:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! :*)
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