Diet Survivors: August 2008 Archives
Maybe we overuse the word "normal" but doesn't it depend upon the context?
Karen R. Koenig wrote a book called The Rules of Normal Eating for those of us whose eating is whacked out. And that's a good thing, I think. It's a relief to return to normal eating.
If you haven't done it yet, I can attest to the contentment that comes from eating normally!
But what about in other areas of our lives? Some folks make a goal of trying to be normal, but did you know that many confident, happy people would be quick to admit they're far from normal?
As with anything else, we need to nuance this. Become normal where it matters, but in the bigger picture, dare to be different! Ultimately, much happiness can be found in one's ability to see shades of gray, and to think critically instead of painting life with such a broad, single-colored brush.
So learn to eat normally. That's a worthy goal. But do it your own way, in your own style. And don't chase "normal" too hard. It will only make you boring, like wholesome, plain old bran muffins.
Find your OWN way to think about your body and food. Find your OWN wisdom about what you need. Yes, it's a balancing act. Follow some sensible guidelines (such as eat dinner before dessert most days) but if you're trying to psych out the magic formula, it doesn't exist.
Blaze your own trail.
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