Love story : Dee and Dang

Earlier tonight, I went to the store and picked up a pint of ice cream. I thought to myself, “I haven’t had anything sweet in a while and it’s been even longer since I had any ice cream.” So, I picked up a pint of Ben and Jerry’s to celebrate my night off.

I got home, put on a pot of coffee, and set down to enjoy and old favorite- Cinnamon Bun ice cream. I know, it sounds strange, but I really like it (at least, I use to). I figured I would eat the whole pint during the night (I usually do), but it didn’t work out that way.

Something unusual is happening as far as my eating habits are concerned… I’m loosing my desire for things like sweets and sodas. Now, I never was one to consume much of either one; not because I didn’t want to, but because I never liked being a gluten.

Anyway, I am eating my ice cream and I can’t even eat a quarter of it. It wasn’t that I was full, but it was that I didn’t find it satisfying- no real pleasure was derived from it. In the back of my mind, I am thinking that I would much rather have an apple.

I am encouraged by this development, for it falls in line with my thoughts on food and my desire to live a healthier lifestyle. Although, I am encouraged, I can not say where my recent eating behaviors stem from. The best that I can do is speculate.

As far as speculating goes, I have a two-part theory as to why the change. One, I am running more than ever. It’s gotten to the point to where running isn’t an activity, it’s a part of who I am. When one looks at me, they very well may now see a runner. Two, I have so much that is positive in my life. I am busy with things that I really enjoy; I have a dream that I am perusing that I truly believe in; I have a loving family; and, although I don’t get to talk to them often, I have dear friends that I love and that love me. I think that having so much going on that is positive, and that having people that I know care about me, makes it unnecessary to be distracted by food. I still enjoy food, but eating is not the primary function of my life; it’s in the background (where it should be).

Side Note: I mentioned positive influences in my life (things I enjoy, family, and friends), but I can’t fail to mention that there is one person that stands out… a dear friend. Although this friend will remain nameless, out of respect, she knows who she is, and I know she will be reading this. To her, I want to say, thank you for being the best influence in my life. I adore you.