Monday, October 20

 

The Positive Wins: Nourishing My Body with Intention

Today is Monday, October 20. I made a commitment to myself — every day at 9:30, I’m going to eat breakfast or something to nourish my body. It’s now 9:45, and the truth is, I’m not hungry. I’m not even thinking about food.

But here’s the thing — I did commit to nourishing my body. There’s nothing wrong with eating food.

In the back of my mind, I still hear that old voice whispering, “Don’t eat. Eat less. Fewer calories means more weight loss.” But my new way of thinking is different. I’m learning to build a better relationship with food. I’m learning that food isn’t the enemy — it’s fuel, it’s care, it’s part of how I show love to myself.

So even when I’m not hungry, I can choose to eat something gentle and nourishing — because I want my body to feel supported, balanced, and alive.

This is the shift. The positive wins.

Every time I choose nourishment over restriction, I’m choosing healing. I’m choosing me.

kodiak oatmeal per cup Maple and brown sugar 14 g of protein 230 cal 38 g of carbs 12 g of sugar

Nourishing My Body Even When I’m Not Hungry

It’s 12:30, and I’m sitting down for lunch. The truth is, I’m not hungry—not even a little bit. My mind wants to argue about whether I should eat, but I’m choosing to do it anyway.

I packed a simple meal: half an Italian sandwich, a couple of tablespoons of coleslaw, some pickles, and a few barbecue ham-flavored potato chips. Nothing fancy—just food I enjoy.

I’m not eating because of hunger; I’m eating because my body deserves nourishment. It’s rare for me to eat when I’m not hungry, but I’m learning that food isn’t the enemy. Food is good. It’s not bad for me.

I deserve to eat. I deserve to take care of myself. Loving my body means feeding it, even on the days when my appetite disappears. So that’s what I’m doing—unplugging from the noise, honoring my body, and reminding myself that nourishment is an act of self-love.

🕓 Monday, October 20 — Afternoon Reflection

It’s 1:42 PM, and I just finished my lunch. It feels strange sometimes to chew and eat when I’m not really hungry. My mind keeps saying I don’t need it, but I’m choosing to nourish my body anyway.

I finished everything I packed, and then I looked at my little bag of barbecue chips — my favorite. I wasn’t hungry, but I poured the rest into my bowl and started munching. Not because I needed food, but because I was stressed. The Internet has been painfully slow today, and there are AWS issues everywhere. It’s been dragging on, and I think I just needed something to do with that frustration.

I’m realizing that sometimes I reach for food not out of hunger, but out of stress or habit. And that’s okay — I’m learning to notice it. The awareness itself is a big step. Today, I just wrote it down instead of judging myself.