Addicted to food?

I was just reading this article and realised that I answered yes to pretty much every question!!

"Do I lack self control when I eat?
Does my mind tell me to stop eating but my body disagrees?
Am I ashamed about my eating habits?
Do I hide food and eat it behind closed doors?
Do I feel guilty after I eat?
Do I eat when I’m simply upset about something but not hungry?
Do I eat even though I know it will only lead to negative consequences later?
Do I eat differently in public than I do in private?
When I eat, do I feel pleasure and comfort that I can’t really seem to achieve through other means?
Is my weight adversely affecting my quality of life? "

And the solution?

"If you can learn to recognize what environments and situations set off your cravings, you can then learn to avoid them. "
OK - the situations are - at work when sitting at my desk, at home, especially in the evening in front of the TV or computer

"As well, it’s important to incorporate some kind of exercise or physical activity into your daily routine. Not only will you burn calories and quicken your metabolism by doing this, but exercise is a healthy distraction from your unhealthy preoccupation with food."
OK - so the walking, running, and karate should help if I do them regularly enough

"Other distractions may include meditation or reading or playing the piano – find a hobby that keeps your mind busy and off of food. "
The meditation or maybe prayer or reciting positive affirmations might help, but yes, I do need a hobby - got to dust off those paintbrushes ... I've said it so many times.

"As well, by drinking water every day (about 64 ounces) you can make a big difference in your weight and lessen your food cravings too."
Hmmn - yes in this heat I am guilty of not doing this enough too... although I am pretty good at drinking water.

I think I need to eat more protein too....

96 days to go

Hubby and I are having a child free holiday in Samoa for our 10th wedding anniversary next year. It is 96 days until we leave and I thought that would be a good motivator, but so far I am still munching out on christmas chocolates and raiding the snack box at work.

My running, at least, has got off the ground again, although it is more of a struggle. It is catch 22 really as I know I would enjoy running more if I wasn't lugging so much weight around, but in order to shift that weight I know I should run more.

Anyway I am going to get off my butt and go for a walk - yay for summer and daylight savings!