I took a trip recently that reminded me just how important it is to keep my mind active and engaged. New and unfamiliar places intrigue me much like meeting new people, or learning a new skill. When I’m focused on seeing new sights and meeting new people I’m less likely to engage in the binge eating activities that have led me to the way I am today.
A year ago I picked up some web design software called dream weaver and tried learning it on my own. It was quite difficult and I lost interest in the first few days. Problem with dropping something after a few days is that I’m pretty hard headed, if something doesn’t work I’m right back at it a few days or months later. In the spirit of learning I stumbled upon a website called lynda.com that offers video training programs for various software titles. I signed up and have been spending a few hours a week learning this software. Although I’m no Picasso learning to do this is a lot of fun, and keeps me engaged in something other than comfort food.
Given learning new software has kept my mind away from food I decided to join a gym. If perhaps I can spend 3 hrs a week away from home (we’ve got a home gym) that’s three extra hours I know my mind will be focused on something that is healthy. Perhaps I’ll develop a compulsive disorder for workouts verses food.
Somewhat of a scatterbrain post I’m sure. I’ve been trying to stay away from all things sugar and my mind is all over the place. Please bear with me.
-BG
