I remember when I quit smoking over and over for several years, the one thing I could count on was as soon as I made the decision to quit, one stressful thing after another would happen until I would give in to it all. Then I would rationalize that it just wasn't a good time to quit with all of the stress. Then I would beat myself up for being weak and smoke some more.

Well, in case your wondering, the same thing applies when you make a decision to start eating in a more healthy manner and dealing with a food addiction. I was already arguing with myself about it being alright to be a little hungry all the time. I have gotten into a habit of feeling a little hungry, then quickly eating to get rid of that feeling so now I feel anxious when it hits and I don't feed it. I managed to talk myself through that a half a dozen time today and then I got one phone call after another and one visit after another that caused some kind of stress. Right before the big melt down, I realized what it was, identified it, and chose not to eat away the stress. That was really frigging hard!

I did forget to pray before each thing I ate today and I know that will help tomorrow. Any suggestions for healthy, easy to prepare, filling snack please post them at my blog. Thank You!!!