Learning more each day!

Last night, after I had written my blog, I decided that, since I hadn't had two snacks yesterday, I would eat one just before bed. I wasn't hungry, but I wasn't full, either. It's kind of a weird and different feeling to be in that place. Anyway, I now realize that I shouldn't have had that granola bar (nutritious, but not necessary to eat). I realize that I should not eat when I am not hungry and especially after dinner. It's best if I don't eat anything after 6pm (at least, that's what I've read), but I don't always get to eat by 6pm with Mike's shift. So, I think the best goal is to decide not to eat after dinner no matter what time we eat. The other thing I did tonight was eat more than I should have. The meal (supper) was at The Keg (a late birthday celebration). We always get the same thing when we go there - Prime Rib Classic - it's so yummy: prime rib (medium well), loaded baked potato and vegetables. Before the main meal, there is a salad and a sourdough bread ball. Mike had just finished up a midnight shift and didn't want to eat his share of the bread. Once we were finished the main meal, and were waiting for dessert, I decided to eat one more piece of the bread. I wasn't hungry, but I have a hard time leaving food behind. It's nothing to do with any childhood situation - it's just that I hate the thought of good food being thrown out. I need to get past that - I feel so full right now - and eating that piece of bread might not have made a huge difference in my fullness, but it would have made some difference. But, more to the point, I just need to remember that I need to 'eat to live' NOT 'live to eat'. A good thing that happened today is that I signed up for a ten week yoga course that will start on April 13th. I am really looking forward to going to that and learning how to do the moves properly with a professional watching me. We have the DVD that shows us how to do it, but I would like someone who knows what they are doing to be able to guide me. Then, I can share that info with Mike. I am hoping that when we learn how to do the yoga moves properly, it will lead to less stress in our lives.