Random Thought About Food

Random Thoughts About Food: (this is going to be random and I'm just going to type, not really care about how well it comes together)

Today I had this realization about my relationship with food. I realized that I don't crave it like I did before. Even furthur than that, I don't associate it with happiness. I used to think going out for dinner and having my favorite thing or enjoying a bowl of Cool Ranch Doritos or drinking a bunch of beer was super fun and equaled happiness....ok, let's be honest, it WAS fun and I generally did feel happy when I was doing it. But, things are different now, I don't feel like I need that to have fun or for an event or gathering of friends to be "special". Before, when I was talking about getting together with friends one of the main topics of conversation was about what we were going to eat. Seriously, if you think about it, you'll recognize that this is true.

Another thing I've been noticing is that, with warmer weather, comes more alcoholic beverages. I know that beer can be 200 calories and a mixed drink can be 300 if I'm not careful. Sure, I can have the occasional small glass of wine but that's even generally around 110 calories and it's hard to stick to one glass! I guess I never realized how often my social situations include alcohol until I started to count calories and record my intake. I just can't give 300 calories a day to alcohol.....and I DEFINITELY can't give 600 calories a day to it when I'm out for a long night or sitting around a bonfire.
I have decided to keep my alcohol consumption to 1-2 nights a week and try to limit my amount to 1 drink, a low calorie drink. This is going to be a challenge but it keeps alcohol a treat, so that's good.

I know that I have a lot more thoughts and realizations- seriously, being so in tune with my body, I realize new things every day. But, for now, this is it :)