I wonder why daily journaling doesn't ever really work with me? Like so many things, I have great intentions but then don't follow through. Oh well....

A few observations from the past week. Bored eating is my biggest challenge. There was not one particular trigger emotionally, other than not having anything else to do at times (that I really wanted to do, I should say) when I found my little feet wandering into the kitchen. Rick was gone a fair amount of time last weekend and I just kind of wanted to veg out in front of the tv or with a book and have something in my mouth at the same time. Not a good idea. So while that is boredom, it is also habit.

The mindfulness stuff does help. Remembering to enjoy food and focus on it and the hunger cues has helped. That needs to become a habit but I'm not certain how to have that happen.

I did push myself to get out and walk more. That is good, but the usual winter worries are in the back of my mind. Where is the balance of trying to plan ahead yet live in (and take advantage of) the moment?

Things to ponder. Now back to work!