I made a Fridge Poster

This is to help my son and I make better choices if hunger strikes between meals.

While between meal snacks are no longer a requirement of my food plan, they are allowed if needed.

Revelations

First, I read something while in an OA board the other day.  A man said that he was "addicted to more".  I think that's me. 

I always take extras of toys, snacks, food, drinks, entertainment, etc everywhere I go.  Also, my personality and hobbies.  I am always so extra.  That has settled a bit as I'm nearing middle age, but it will always be a part of me.

Other revelations include spacing my meds out.  By taking my Wellbutrin just before meals, I find that I eat smaller amounts and don't feel the need for snacks between.  I am hoping it's my meds anyway, I have been very busy this week and it helped to keep my mind off of food and on exercise and activities.  

A third revelation was that I eat disturbingly fast when the kids are around.  They beg my attention, fight, climb on me, ask for drinks or seconds before I have even gotten a bite in.  In response, I shovel.  And that leads to no satisfaction,  no tasting my meal, and not being able to feel when I'm done so I just keep eating.   Tonight, I caught myself literally holding my plate up and away from Evelyn as she climbed on me and got in my face. 

I CAN love my children but have solid boundaries.  I CAN pace myself and be in touch with my body even when the day is busy and long.