What feeds you besides food?
The smell of those fresh baked cookies at the coffee shop is intoxicating. Yet every time you indulge you know you are sabotaging your weight loss goals. Oh, the guilt.
It’s time to interrupt the pattern. One of the things we work with clients on is creating a list alternatives – writing down things you love to do that has nothing to do with food.
I call this list Your Sweet Infusion.
You see, we all need sweetness in our life that feeds us on a completely different level than food does. The sweet food fix is temporary and what you put on your list feeds you on a much deeper level.
When you look at the suggested list below, you’ll find a lot of ideas that include movement and creativity and connection.
- Tending a garden
- Exchanging plants
- Feeding the birds
- Reading and starting a book club discussion
- Dancing at a drum circle or gym class
- Bike riding in a different town
- Organizing a closet or drawer
- Taking a pottery, painting, writing or photography class
- Training for a 5k with a group
- Hiking in the woods or strolling by the water
- Volunteering at a food bank or shelter
- Counting the stars
- Writing a love note
Experiment with these ideas. Notice how these experiences feed the body, mind and spirit, not just the fleeting taste buds!?
Now it’s your turn: What feeds you besides food? Would love to see you share Your Sweet Infusion list on our Facebook page so we can all motivate each other. Post a picture
