Friday, May 8, 2009

DAY 12

Today you practice tolerating hunger. Many overeaters fear hunger, like I do! This exercise will show you there is absolutely nothing wrong with being hungry and even slipping a meal. ( I have actually fasted for 14 days drinking only juice for half of the time and water for half.)
Yeah, crazy woman...and you are listening to me. No, seriously I really benefited in many ways on that fast and spent the time praying for a few urgent issues. So I know I won't die if I skip a meal and neither will you. (If you have a medical condition like diabetes of course, do not do this days task.)
I also know I have the tools now to not go crazy and overeat if I get too hungry. One day this week or another convenient time skip lunch or at least go 5 or 6 hours between meals. Again, observe how you feel each hour and write it down. Be sure and practice eating slowly and mindfully at your next meal.

To Do
read your truth cards at least twice
read other truth cards as needed
eat slowly, seated
express gratefulness when you engage in helpful eating behaviors
exercise
observe your hunger for a day going 6 hours without food

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