Revelation! and some other things

I'm sorry I haven't written in a few weeks. Sometimes you just don't have anything worth saying or worth other people reading or life hands you things that you just don't share on the internet. Today, I do have something to share.

Could it really be true that cravings are caused by restrictive eating? Well it obviously makes sense, but I didn't realize how true is until today. You know that during your time of the month cravings are intense! Not this month... I have no cravings... None... not a single hankering for chocolate or potato chips. If all Intuitive Eating does is not make me gorge myself on chocolate and chips at the same time for one week of the month, I think that's a pretty sweet deal. Also during this period of time, I find that I eat everything in sight... Again, not this month! However, that might be from the fact that I got a PMM (Pre-menstrual Migraine... my own term, but in my family it happens). When I get migraines, I get nauseous  It really sucks when even a little toast makes your stomach turn. So during my normal binge days, I was feeling quite ill.

Also, IE has definitely made me feel a little more free and in control of things. I still eat all the same foods I used to, however, I am definitely eating less. There isn't as much snacking. It would seem that I was doing a good deal of boredom eating. More than I ever realized. Now, I read instead of eat. I'm on my third book of the month. Maybe I should start a "What Am I Reading" series...

Now, I just need to get started on the exercise thing. I know with IE you're not supposed to step on the scale or worry about weight loss, but I do. I'm holding steady at the moment and will probably start to lose a little weight if I would just exercise consistently. The problem is that I haven't found anything that can hold my attention. Suggestions are welcome. Though joining the gym is out because I don't want to waste money on something I might not use.

Finally... For all my calorie counting, tea loving readers. I love tea. When I get tired of plain water, I'll drink some tea. However, most tea requires a little sweetener and sugar calories add up. I don't like artificial sweeteners since most of the them give me headaches. Drinking Crystal Lite is out of the question for me. Anyway, I love Rooibos tea. It's naturally sweet so there's no need to add sugar to it. My favorites are:

Also, they don't get bitter like other teas if you steep them too long. So, you can pour the water over it and be on your way. I find mine in the organic section at Wegmans or you can get it on their Website. I know they might seem a little pricey, but cheaper than those K-cups we all spend a fortune buying (though I don't buy tea k-cups. that seems a little silly to me). They have a ton of flavors but I've only tried a few. I like that you can keep the original tin and buy just the tea bags from them to refill the tins with.

So... that's the end of my somewhat random and non-descriptive blog post. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Weekend Wisdom

Hot Coco at From Flab to Fab came up with this lovely idea. All you have to do is answer one of the three questions and link up.

The question I'm answering this week: What has worked for you this week that might work for someone else?

Ok...  I am generally a happy person and I think it's because I find happiness in the tiniest things that most people don't notice. The cool crisp fall morning. The first frost of the season. That little meow from Quincy that says it's time for me to get up. The thump at the foot of the bed that tells me Gizmo is on his back waiting for someone to rub his belly. There's happiness to be found everyday if you just take the time to notice and enjoy the little things that we usually take for granted.  Like walking into the living room to find your usual TV watching seat is occupied by two cute sleeping kitties.

 So... Link up