Shame & Marshmallow Fluff

February 5, 2013 7 Comments
A few weeks ago I was sitting in the living room , in the dark … eating marshmallow fluff out of the jar. Why the dark??? In case V or our son walked in I could place it on the floor next to the recliner so they didn’t see it . I have been doing that sort of thing for years . Why? I was ashamed/embarrassed to be eating out of control and didn’t want them to see me. It’s ridiculous. I was sitting in the dark actually rationalizing if I got up and made a cup of hot chocolate I could fill refill the mug with the fluff and it wouldn’t look so bad , because after all a cup of hot chocolate is fine . No shame in that. I realized I had to get a grip. Something clicked … Enough is enough.  For the last two weeks I have been eating things I don’t particularly like . Oatmeal for breakfast with fruit . I filled the crock pot up with boneless chicken breast , black beans ,salsa and seasonings shredded that and ate the hell out of that for almost a week .  But it was healthy! I have been drinking water like I am in some sort of a contest because I know it’s good for me and fills me up. About a gallon a day . Back to the fruit – I have never been a fan of it. Ever. But I know it’s important so I have a huge bowl in the dining room and I eat it throughout the day. It’s funny , I don’t feel the need to eat a pear in the dark. Goodbye marshmallow fluff.

Have a pretty day!!!
Kristin

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  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/06627475285436597122 Gianna Miceli

    Would it help to know Marshmallows are made from horse hooves? xoxo

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/03222714252708234638 a happy little life

    I LOVE YOU and sooooooo thrilled about what you are doing to get healthy! no more shameful eating! healthy is PRETTY!!!!!!
    xox tracie

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/12496382898548158316 ‘Yellow Rose’ Jasmine

    Oh Kristin, so happy to see you digging deep on this one. Isn’t it amazing what we will do to ourselves without even giving it much of a thought for years and years. Let me lead you to one wonderful blog about weight loss and life that is so awesome it is ridiculous. She’s at: http://chrislivessimple.blogspot.com/ It was just what I needed at one time and I still love it so. I’ve been there and I respect you for your realization. Mine came one day after a stressful phone call and eating my way through the kitchen. I found out there’s no fulfillment in that, just as you did with your marshmallow fluff! I wish you the best!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651 MaryFran

    Sometimes we have to hit the ooey gooey rock bottom of a marshmallow fluff container to shock us into action.

    Keep going…work to find food that you DO love that are healthy! That is important if you want this to be your new lifestyle!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/08229769705478339351 Suburban Princess

    Everything is fine in moderation – I’ve been known to eat frosting straight from the can!

    I have found loads of amazing recipes for really healthy foods that dont seem healthy – detoxinista.com is a great resource!

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651 MaryFran

    Nominated you for the Liebster Award…….have fun. :-)

  • http://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007 Paula

    Ah, Kristin, you are so brave, eating those pots and fruits!
    This might sound crazy, but fruits are not for everyone!! My doc once told me her son has never eaten a raw apple in his live (by that time he was 21). He obvisously isn’t missing anything. so if you don’t feel like eating this ear that – especially when raw – maybe your body is working the way it is supposed to work.
    Not that marshmellow fluff is a better alternativ. But come whole-grain cookies or apple sauce might be an alternativ you prefer! Or vegetarian Pizza with lots of vegetables and little cheese?

    hugs,
    Paula

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