Try, fail, try harder (when you’re ready)

It is frustrating how much of a psychological crutch food is to me. It’s been a bit of a draining weekend, so I just blew the diet off. Net result: no progress. Looking for inspiration I turned to TED, and found this video:

Peter Attia Challenges Conventional Obesity Wisdom

Three reasons why you should watch it:

  1. It’s a powerfully emotional video.
  2. It’s good science.
  3. It will give you a reason to believe in the evil of refined sugar.

Now I have to try and get back on the horse. It does feel like there’s a mountain to climb, and that often I’m walking in the other direction instead of getting started. Of all the books I’ve read, I think The Gifts Of Imperfection is the one I need to return to. I need to remember to be kind to myself – not beat myself up over failure. I should allow myself to feel the pain instead of trying to numb it. And possibly the most important thing: I must not be an island. Seeking connection with people is one of the most important aspects of life, so rather than retreating into myself I need to reach out.

I’m not looking to bully myself back into body maintenance, but to bring myself there with compassion.

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