17th Note to Self - thirsty

Heard from a very reliable source, the fourth grader.

When you feel hungry, you are actually thirsty, so drink water.
When you feel thirsty, you are actually dehydrated, so drink LOTS of water.

me

16th Note to Self - chugging along

I'm getting used to not be so full I have to hunt down a rubber band and do the ole Unbutton-the-pants-and-connect-with-a-stretchy trick made famous by pregnant ladies WHO HAVE AN EXCUSE to use such a trick. I'm eating more slowly, drinking water between each bite, and overall not acting crazy about my food. It's such a relief to take things slowly and not act like someone else is going to steal my meal and keep it for themselves. I mean really, who's going to steal carrot sticks, grapes and veggie soup?? the 100 calorie kettle corn does get some longing glances, but I dare someone to take even one of those deliciously sweetened kernels from the fat girl. Go ahead, make my day, bitches.

All these smaller meals are, as promised by skinny switch, keeping my blood sugars even so I never crash. I am loving how I feel being on an even keel all the time.

so good job, self.

me

tenth note to self - halfies

A few tricks:

Half of (I'm guessing any) restaurant meal can be set aside and you'll be plenty full. If the meal can't be cut in half and set aside, like with a sandwich, ask the server to only plate half, and box the other half. Or ask for a box when the meal arrives and half it yourself. Today, though, you were strong enough to cut in half and leave it on your plate until after the meal. Good job, self!

Eat slowly. Putting the fork down between bites helps a ton.

Drink a few gulps of water between each bite. Not only does that help slow things down, it also helps fill the belly. And, as an extra perk, it gives your hands something to do while you're not holding the fork.

me

fourth note to self - agua

You like water!

Yes, you do. No...I'm not lying. You really really do. TRUST ME.

me