You Caught Me!

I was adding some honey to my Greek yogurt today and thought I could have added less (coulda, woulda, shoulda are "red flags" to pay attention).  My next thought was what if someone had seen me.  Then my next thought was "I'm good with that", because I have been working on changing my negative self-talk.

Sometimes deeper beliefs conflict with initial thoughts, and you may be concerned if other people "catch you" doing something that you wished you hadn't done.  Those are clues of what is determining your underlying beliefs, the ones that are harder to change.  If they are negative beliefs, they can add stress to your life.

Do you cringe when you are caught eating a donut?  If you do, you might hide eating habits that are affecting your health.  Some rebellious eaters have five donuts just to prove they can.  The ultimate goal needs to be eating without guilt.  That is where we will find nirvana:  not the band, Hipsters;)

Are you upset if you have a few bites of dessert at a restaurant?  Or do you forgo dessert at a restaurant but come home to your secret stash of food?  The secret stash is what is going to add blocks to your success; not necessarily because of how much you eat, but because you are eating in shame.

Shame is very, very bad for our mental health.  If you have a chance to think about what causes you shame, it will bring you awareness that will assist with positive changes.  Our goal is to continue to move forward because unlimited small steps make overall big changes.  Nothing has to be done "cold turkey".

So when you feel the need to say or think "you caught me", take a moment to figure out why your mind took that turn.  The emotions attached to being "caught" will provide good information for your personal growth.

Enjoy your food, enjoy your life, and release the fear of being "caught" because when you can think "I'm OK with this" then you are able to eat more consciously and become a healthier "you".

Have a great day!!

xo

Conni

Today's Mantra:  I choose to become aware of my self-talk surrounding food.

Mantra for Every Day: I choose to send love to all; receiving love back multiplied in infinite proportions, creating and nurturing pathways of love.