That "what was your wakeup call that you didn't heed" post is an intense one, guys. I'm glad we're talking about what, looking back, we wished we had noticed and acted upon.
It's also a really useful discussion for identifying patterns of behavior that get us into trouble NOW, when seen thru the lens of others who did the same thing.
In my case, I noticed how many people talked about embarrassing moments when they ate a bunch of calories in their car - whether it be from multiple sources, in secret, out of stress, out of depression, or just absentmindedly between meals.
Having read thru these comments and examined my life, I realized: there is literally zero reason for me to ever eat in my car. Yet I do. Often. And it's never a good choice, it's always an impulsive choice, and I have done it intermittently for so long that it has become a pattern. it's not every day that I do it but, now, a part of my brain reflexively says "what's for eats?" as soon as I'm done and about to head home. I've trained myself like a dog to expect a treat in the car.
Not only is this evidenced by my body - it's also evidenced by my car! My poor car isn't wrecked, but there is definitely a crumpled fast food bag in it, or a partial bag of chips or cookies, at any given time. I'm sure there's a French fry or 3 under my seat. No more! I'm done eating in my car.
So, thanks, everyone, for turning your missed wakeup calls into a fresh one for me. sharing what you should have noticed caused me to notice something myself, and the general sentiment of the thread inspired me to act on it!
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from loseit - Lose the Fat https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/alsyld/i_just_banned_myself_from_eating_in_my_car_thanks/
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