Getting our heads straight

Happy Monday! The day we all say, "I'm starting again!" 

Let's make this Monday different.

I don’t know about you, but it’s all mental for me. Sure, food can taste good. But have I struggled with being overweight (or obese) my entire life because I love how food tastes? No.

I like what food can do. As a drug. As a numbing agent. An easy and low cost drug. It’s also easy to hide that I’m using it that way. Not so easy to hide the pounds. I say “like” because to do something for decades, I have to admit I’m getting something from it.

Food soothes. Some serotonin gets released (a feel good chemical in our brains). My tummy has a familiar fullness. I have the psychological comfort of that familiar place...no demands, no expectations of myself because I’ve done it again. I’ve overeaten.

So...what to do? What am I going to do to make things different? Not just this time, but for forever.

Gotta get my head straight. I’ve tried super positive self-talk and just felt stupid talking to myself in the mirror. When I’ve really felt more in control of my emotions has been when I meditate. Calming my busy brain just might help me think before I eat.

I’m starting Oprah & Deepak’s free 21 day meditation this morning. It’s about the easiest way to start. Oprah introduces the day and Deepak Chopra guides you through a meditation. It’s not long and it’s free!

(I hope to earn money through blogging eventually, but I’m not there yet. So, this link doesn’t pay me.) Go to Facebook and search for Chopra Center Meditation. Or go to https://chopracentermeditation.com/. Each day's meditation is available for 5 days.

Want to join me? We can see together if this makes a difference. I hope it will. We can discuss how you felt and if your day was any different.

I already listened (the mornings -- before I get out of bed -- are my best bet to be consistent). Maybe it's working already! I put on my workout clothes with the thought, "one less thing to do before getting myself to move."

Let me know how it goes. Comment and tell me what's on your mind!