DAY 13 and Thoughts on Comfort

DAY 13. Keeping it short and sweet today, so much to do before the vacation! Last night was not the greatest. I had to work much later than usual because of a downtown showing, and by the time I got home it was late, I was tired, cranky and not in the mood to cook. I made some plain air-popped popcorn and had a big glass of water and sat on the couch to decompress. Although I didn’t have my planned meal, I cling to the fact that at least I didn’t make a poor choice like I used to. On nights like that, I would usually order pizza or make mac and cheese. Comforting foods. Instead of turning to those unhealthy comforts, I made a healthy snack, called my dad and then my best friend for a chat. I made some new playlists to put on my iPod for my vacation. I curled up in bed and my boyfriend read a book aloud to me… his latest read is Stephen King’s The Shining. It actually turned into a lovely evening even without the comforts that I used to depend on, in the form of fattening foods.

Next time I have a bad day or want to turn to those unhealthy staple foods, I’ll remind myself again to find solace in another activity:

1.       Take a bubble bath

2.       Read a book

3.       Make a new playlist

4.       Go for a stroll

5.       Clean out my closet (somehow this one might never make the cut…)

6.       Call a friend or family member

7.       Make-out with boyfriend ;)

Any other suggestions that work for others?? Please feel free to comment, I could use the extra suggestions!