Lent

[siglinde99]

I have decided to use Lent as an opportunity for moderation and reflection, in the hope it might help me build some long-term behaviours.

I have given up alcohol, most sugar, and have promised I would do a minimum of 30 minutes walking per day. The walking was inspired by this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo.

The thing I find most interesting is how much I want sugary treats, even though I don't normally eat them. Also, I am really resenting the walking, even though I feel much better once I have gotten some fresh air and exercise. I wonder what the psychology literature has to say about people who crave the exact opposite of what we know what is good for us.

Comments

[cortejo.livejournal.com]

Sugar cravings can be a sign of low iron, or also the sign you need to pamper yourself in some way.

We all crave naughty things...welcome to the dark side, we have cookies.

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

That's the truly sad part - I don't particularly like cookies. It's the stupidest craving ever!

[pink-lady2.livejournal.com]

Sugar cravings and grumpiness are also a sign of withdrawal. Sometimes there are headaches to go with it. Give it a couple of weeks (or three) and you will find that those things lessen. I like your approach. Sort an additional set of resolutions. I was toying with doing Lent this year but I think just hanging on to being gf is the most I can do. I need to ease up on the dairy and get rid of it completely or just keep butter occassionaly - like for pancakes. :) I like the walk for 30 minutes every day. I should take that one on and just do some form of cardio every day till easter. Good luck with everything. It will get easier and better.

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

Giving up sugar is much easier than becoming vegan for Lent. I live on dairy and love my meat. The walking is getting easier.

[diverse-arts.livejournal.com]

I find that the moment I say "you can't have that" I want it more than ever. If I don't deny myself potato chips, I don't buy them. If I do deny myself potato chips, I do buy them. I think it's just my inate stubborness.

[siglinde99.livejournal.com]

I have exactly the same reaction. I always put it down to perversity, rather than stubbornness.