” Stop snacking, stop snacking “

“Stop snacking, Stop snacking”

I am wandering around my kitchen:

“Am I hungry?”

And wise words from Mrs Fruci:

“Well if you’re thinking about whether you are hungry or not you’re probably not…”

I get that..

I mean, I did not fancy an apple…

But I fancied something sweeter.

I mean, not like biscuits or cake..

Even yoghurt and berries would do.

Just ‘something’..

The urge for something sweet…

“But I don’t need it, maybe a few berries will do it”

Then once I give in?

It is almost like the floodgates can open (even though I know it is not rational)

Sound familiar? 

I am focussed on the urge. 

I am trying not to snack but now I can’t stop thinking about snacking…

And this urge, trying to push it away.

Now look at the image and try not to think of a pink elephant 

You see what happened? 

I was so focussed on fighting the urge and making it go away..

I now could not think about it..

And forgot to empty the dishwasher

^^ meaning I was in the dog house with Mrs Fruci haha

So next time you get that urge?

I want you to try something called ‘urge surfing’.

How long does the urge last for? 

Instead of running away from it, be interested in it. 

Surf it.

 Be curious. 

Where is the urge in your body? How does it feel? How long does it last? Does the urge move?

The interesting part?

You are now in power..

You are empowered to take control

Matt