Friday, January 26, 2018

Intermittent Fasting: Day 26

1/26/18

Today has been a day of stress eating. I knew I did this periodically to some extent. I think this is why it's so important to track what you eat. It makes me so much more aware, even during the times when I'm not tracking every single calorie. I still pay better attention. 

Yesterday presented me with some sticky situations and stressful conversations. It caused me to not sleep well last night. I had some anxiety today and some nerves about the basketball game tonight. It was like the perfect storm.

Emotional  ✅
Fatigued  ✅
Stressed  ✅
Anxious  ✅
Nervous  ✅
Overeating  ✅
Unhealthy Snacking  ✅

Anxiety and operating from a place of stress is not normal for me, and I'm thankful for that. It also caused me to be ill-prepared to handle it well. I started trying all the relaxation and breathing exercises I teach my clients. I didn't realize how much of a crutch food is for me when I need comfort, though, so in those tempting moments, I caved.

I'm glad I had this experience while I'm hyper aware of what I'm eating. I will be better prepared to handle it in the future. 



What are some ways you manage stress and anxiety? I would love to know what works well for you!

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