If I didn't have my walks, I'd be a real nutter.
I used to overeat when overwhelmed. I don't overeat anymore. I started eating meat and no carbs, and my desire to over eat has vanished. After 8 years as a vegetarian, it was a real eye-opener when I replaced carbs with animal protein. No more hunger. No more overeating. This book took me there:
However, I did notice some old body patterns creeping back in, as my body deals with this stress the only other way it knows how: Clench, Clench, Baby!
Remember my clenchy butt, previously abolished? It came back. Fortunately, I caught it right away because, well, it hurt! That's right! A pattern I lived with for over 12 years now presents itself as a pain signal. Yay! Same thing with the thrusting of my ribs. I'd kicked that one to the curb, but it showed up the same day my tight-ass returned. Thank goodness I actually listen to those pain signals now. Billy, don't be a hero.
I realize that it's my body's way of going into self-preservation mode, but it really does my body no good. No fight or flight here, sister. I am on the watch for clenchy thrusting (ooh, that should get me more web site hits by the porn crowd!) and will not let it sneak in and take over. The best thing I can do for myself in this time of intense stress is to make sure my body stays well and in alignment.
Which leads me to this point: If we have nothing else, we have ourselves and our wonderful, amazing bodies and our fascinating souls. If we abuse these things, what else is there? If we live in pain or discomfort, and know that there is real possibility of changing it, why wouldn't we?
You're all you've got, eh?
I like you,
Dani
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