Diario de Selbygirl6, 02 feb. 24

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Finally hit the 7 lb loss mark. It seemed like nothing happened in January scale wise though I did get super clear on my "rules" and I realized the reason why I would have super intense cravings in the afternoons between 1-3 pm. If I have been having a super stressful morning and don't have time to take even a 5 minute rest break (no phone, no interactions, just rest or walk outside) then my brain sends out the emergency signals and I get stuck in that sympathetic state of fight or flight. So 8 days ago I was having a strong chocolate craving, really intense and I stopped and somatic breathing-count of 7 on the inhale, count of 11 on the exhale. I did this about 4-5 times and I could tell that I had switched over to the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). My cravings practically vanished. Knowing how to deal with the cravings I wrote down my new rule-"I will never again eat chocolate candy" and I make sure to take a 5 minute break, or do the breathing, when I am stressed out. It's been 8 days and I am chocolate candy free with no interest in it at all. That's an even bigger WIN than hitting the 7 lb mark. I've got some freedom around this chocolate bingeing that has been plaguing me for years. Have a great Friday everybody.