Triumph and Pitfall....

[sherbear]

To some people here I know that eating isn't a big deal, but for me it is. Earlierinstead of my usual p.b. sandwich and potato chip meal I grabbed the salsa out of the fridge and some tortilla chips and chowed down. I haven't had salsa in years. For some reason I was brave for an instant....and then it was gone. Now I am scared, wishing I hadn't eaten. That's why I titled this post 'triumph and pitfall'.


I know that someday I'm not just going to wake up without this fear. I know I have to work at it,but I hate how such small steps are so difficult.

[crimgoddess]

You know what? You are probably anxious now, but as today and tomorrow pass and you are not sick, definitely view it as a triumph. All this new food may seem scary from the get-go, but after you eat more of it and aren't sick, it will make you braver.


Don't be down on yourself! You should be proud....it's only a little thing, but these little things add up.


*amber*

[sherbear]

Thanks Amber!

[purpleteacher]

I really understand how eating is a big deal. Congrats on your step! I get so proud of myself too when I venture away from my "safe foods". I am the spokes woman for the PB&J diet!

[Girlygirl1980s]

I also have food issues from time to time. I am just getting out of a horrible slump. This may sound corny, but when I eat something healthy, I just try to imagine my body absorbing all the much needed nutrients. I also eat very slowly and try to distract myself while eating. These two things have helped me quite a bit to maintain a normal diet and not one consisting only of chips, crackers, cookies, etc. [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]