tisseltass
Full Member
For me, a big part of doing Cambridge as a SS was realizing that my relationship with food was quite messed up, I do think a lot of us might share that insight. It also helped me to find new ways to live - that does not involve food. I do eat when I get bored or feel bad (Might sound like a cliché but so true in my case.) Basiclly, eating has made me feel good, at least for the time being. So being on SS, it really made me think about what things in life I like and can do, that does not involve food. If any of you share this experience, it would be great to hear what you substitute your food with! If you have found new things in life that gives you a spark. Especially nice to have easy things to grasp on to those days when you feel tired and motivation might fall. Here is my toplist...
My toplist of things to make me feel good that has nothing to do with food.
1. Yoga (Whoho! So nice!)
2. Being really active and find new ways to hang out with friends that does not involve bagels/muffins/lattes.. Like walking, playing some silly game in the park, rideing rollercosters, whatever gives you a kick. Since food is so connected to the way we socalize, we might just isolate our selvs when on cambridge so we dont have to deal with temptations or feel silly when just drinking water. But actually, you'll do fine. I promise! And you will have a good time with just diet coke to.
3. Find ways to care for your body, like a footbath and a massage (how often do you really give your feet the attention they diserve? We walk around on them all day.. ) Things you can easily do at home. Take care of your self and appriciate your body for all the hard work.
4. Read a really good book, preferably outside in the sun.
For me, doing these things have been essential for the Cambridge success, they linger on with me long after SS. Sort of a lesson in how to live without hiding behind food. A bit cheesy perhaps, but, honestly true for me.
Take care all of you.
Love, Tisseltass
My toplist of things to make me feel good that has nothing to do with food.
1. Yoga (Whoho! So nice!)
2. Being really active and find new ways to hang out with friends that does not involve bagels/muffins/lattes.. Like walking, playing some silly game in the park, rideing rollercosters, whatever gives you a kick. Since food is so connected to the way we socalize, we might just isolate our selvs when on cambridge so we dont have to deal with temptations or feel silly when just drinking water. But actually, you'll do fine. I promise! And you will have a good time with just diet coke to.
3. Find ways to care for your body, like a footbath and a massage (how often do you really give your feet the attention they diserve? We walk around on them all day.. ) Things you can easily do at home. Take care of your self and appriciate your body for all the hard work.
4. Read a really good book, preferably outside in the sun.
For me, doing these things have been essential for the Cambridge success, they linger on with me long after SS. Sort of a lesson in how to live without hiding behind food. A bit cheesy perhaps, but, honestly true for me.
Take care all of you.
Love, Tisseltass
