Food-like substances
7 Feb
I was watching Oprah a week or so ago when they had a show on based around that movie “Food Inc“. Where they talked about so much of the “food” eaten in nearly all households shouldn’t even really be called food – more like, “food-like substances”. I think that was the term he used.
He’s so right. Of course this isn’t a new concept, but lately I’ve been “getting it” more than before. Being back on the program, pretty much all the foods I eat have an expiration date, a very quick one. And that’s what they say, eat food that rots. LOL. We stay away from boxed and canned foods, for instance. That being said – I’m not perfect of course, and I eat other things. Yesterday I noshed on something a bit before looking at it and was thinking “What IS this… it will do NOTHING for me, just go through.” It’s only purpose is taste, really. My body will deal with my decision to put it in my mouth and churn it through, like the faithful machine that it is.
Yesterday, I ate off track. I didn’t want to because the night before I had my “indulgent meal”. So, instead of an entire splurge day, I wanted to keep it to just one meal per week. Then when I cohosted that party, there were finger foods flying left and right which caused my new resolve to fly straight out the window. My body was really irritated with me. It bubbled and churned all night and I looked SO bloated before I went to bed, too. Weird!
I’m looking forward to eating well again today. That being said, I’m frustrated that my family has planned this BBQ today (despite SNOW outside) – because my bro and sis-in-law are coming into town to pick up their kids who have been at my moms for the weekend. I so wish my family was the type who’d spend time with a hike instead… but I know this is a common thing – and how could I ever get them to think differently about it? Most people celebrate togetherness with food – but it seems to be the only way my family does. For my birthday, I told everyone I wanted to go bowling instead. We all had so much fun! But haven’t done an active thing since (unless it’s after the load of food, LOL)
Sigh, oh well. I’m going to have to learn to navigate these days if I’m going to have permanent success. So, even though my body is back on the sugar cravings, I’m going to bring my food to the get together today and try try try to survive it well.
I think most families celebrate with food like that. It really is unfortunate that food=love.
I was reading about this doc over at another blog and am going to check it out this week. I want so badly to eat Cleaner….and I love what you said about your body eating what you put into it…….whether its food like substance or clean food………I had never thought of it beyond taste. But your totally right! Thanks!
Hey girl! I am such a bad blogger friend! Here you are kicking ass and taking names, and I’m not even here commenting on how fabulasssss you are! Yayyy for 6 lbs. Yayyy for getting back on track!!! You will be down to your pre-hiccup weight in no time! Can’t wait to hear more about your healthy choices and beating those sugar/fat demons with a big ol’ stick.
I just watched that movie a couple of nights ago.. Food Inc.. it really does make you think about what you’re eating! Of course it doesn’t stop me from eating it very often, but I try. ha.
My body does the same thing… if I’ve been eating healthy and then eat things that aren’t, I get soo bloated and my tummy starts talking to anyone who will listen! BBQ in the snow sounds fun.. hope that it went okay! I’m sitting here eating apple slices, so I definitely know those sugar cravings.. don’t worry, we’ll push through!
Also wanted to say that I LOVE the rewards you have for -25 lbs and -50 lbs… I really like that yellow/goldish color! Is that the color you’re getting them in?
-Carissa
I watched part of that show, too. I wish I’d caught the whole thing. During the part I saw, they talked about how the processed foods were so much cheaper than the food that is good for you. That’s my biggest problem. Right now I really can’t *afford* to eat healthy. A lot of people have the same problem. It’s sad. I think there would be a great deal of positive change if healthy food was more affordable. More people would be healthier, and as a result feel better both physically and emotionally.
My family is also one of those that celebrates everything with food, and lots of it. It’s a real challange for me to think of ways to celebrate anything without food, because I’ve been so conditioned to connect celebration with food.