Make space for change, let go for growth

If you're a foodie like me, you know how good food makes everything just better.

But then if we talk about cravings, mine are through the roof right now, and I guess mostly always have been.

There are these emotional aspects behind and in the midst of these cravings.

The pastel colored fantasy land where all the little girls ride unicorns on lollipop paved roads.

That's probably where my mind goes when I let me cravings loose.

Yet when I eat without a dialogue between who I am, what my body needs and how the food actually feels, there's not much space for anything else than emptynes.

How does my body feel it when I pour in products full of tons of sugar versus fresh raspberries? 

This week, in the midst of excavation chaos in our home, I started trying something different.

And the back story is a week or weeks of food diary that didn't bring many happy feelings, as I am figuring out how to turn the ship from the sugar addiction type of cravings.

So a week ago I wrote a simple list. 

There were something fresh, something salty yet in very minor form, and things that after eating felt good in my body as well, not just in my mouth when eating.

I had a task for myself to accomplish and once I did it, I could go buy this special snack.

This late afternoon I enjoyed the tiny meal with my family and eating in company was half the fun.

If you're on a similar path than me, please share what has helped you?

Especially I would love to hear with what you’ve replaced other snacks for the night? 

I am learning to let go of the old habits, reminding who I am, and to make space for the new routines, that my body feels good about as well. 

What are you choosing to let go, to make space for a good, gentle change?

Love, Pia