January 13th, 2020 This Illusion

January 13th, 2020 This Illusion

Since our last edition, I've maintained the integrity of my food plan boundaries, I've remained refined sugar-free, I've met or exceeded my daily water goal, and I've stayed well connected with exceptional support.

The weekend was a good one, capped off with a good Sunday afternoon spent with my grandson, Noah. We attended the live production of Frozen Jr., made a trip to the store, and enjoyed lunch together. When I'm with him, my other grandkids, and my daughters--any time, it serves as a beautiful reminder of why it's important to take care of me with this daily practice of things.

Every now and then, in person, or via email, message, or social media--someone will say something like, "you're so strong," or "I wish I had your will power," or "you've got it figured out." All of those perceptions are wrong.

Every time I've tried to be strong, exert will power, or "figure it out," I failed horribly. If what I do is put within the frame of a diet mentality, this illusion of strength and will power--and my denial of that strength and will power, doesn't make sense.

If what I do is put into the frame of a one day at a time practice in recovery, then it makes complete sense. It isn't perfect and I'm doing work each day to make it better. But, here's the deal:

Reaching a point of surrender with my disease of food addiction/compulsive overeating was a powerful moment where suddenly my progress no longer needed my futile and insane attempts of control or vast amounts of will power. I liken it to standing in front of a doctor who's diagnosing me with a disease--and he or she says, "yes, if left untreated it's deadly, but it's treatable. It can be managed and cared for and you can have an excellent quality of life."

My course of treatment is this daily practice of things that I hope and pray I never stop doing. It's like taking my "medicine." In this, it isn't about being strong or knowing anything--it's about taking the medicine. It's not what I know, it's what I do.  

I have a plan practice of pillars or "rails of support" that help me through each day.

My morning foundational routine is complete, my food is planned and ready for today, and I will stay connected with good support. I'm hoping for a fantastic Monday. I hope yours is too!

Tweets:

It is extremely difficult to find a refined sugar-free canned enchilada sauce. Thank you, #lapreferida brand! Score! pic.twitter.com/Qpt6Emnv1x

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 11, 2020

Lunch using the refined sugar-free enchilada sauce find from earlier today- 96% lean ground beef- Extreme Wellness Flax-Whole Wheat Tortillas... #foodplan #dailypractice pic.twitter.com/YNKgb88JGr

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) January 11, 2020

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Earlier: #whatsforbreakfast 3 egg whites & 1 whole egg topped with two tablespoons green chili verde salsa and 14g sharp cheddar, 2 Sprouted grain Ezekiel toasts sharing 101g avocado, 4.1oz orange & 6.1oz Envy apple slices. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 652 cal.

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#whatsforlunch Green Chili Bean & Cheese Tostadas. Two corn tostada shells, 187g fat free refried beans, 2 tbs green salsa verde, and 42g shredded sharp cheddar. 4oz Envy apple slices. #dailypractice #foodplan #whatilike #weighandmeasure 478 cal.

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#whatsfordinner Trimmed, weighed, cooked- 6oz KC Strip, 227g sweet potato, 49g red onion, 102g red bell pepper, and 7.6oz sliced mushrooms- pan prepared with approximately 4seconds olive oil cooking spray. #dailypractice #foodplan #whatilike #weighandmeasure 648 cal.

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#whatsforbreakfast Sprouted grain Ezekiel toasts- 1 topped with 2 whole eggs & 1 slice muenster. 1 topped with 65g avocado, mashed and seasoned simply with salt & pepper. 4.9oz Envy apple slices & 4.1oz Cara Cara orange slices. #dailypractice #foodplan #whatilike #weighandmeasure 607 cal.

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#whatsforlunch Beef & Onion Enchiladas prepared with 4oz 96% lean ground beef, 63g diced red onion, 100g (1.5srv) refined sugar-free enchilada sauce, 28g mexican blend shredded cheese, and 2 Extreme Wellness Flax-Whole Wheat Tortillas. #dailypractice #weighandmeasure #foodplan 496 cal.

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#whatsfordinner 6oz 96% lean ground beef, 1 slice muenster, 20g mustard, 2.4oz mushrooms, 21g red onion, and 15g lettuce on toasted Sprouted grain Ezekiel bread. Big 7.4oz Cara Cara Orange. Yum. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 587 cal.

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#whatsforbreakfast 3 egg white, 2 whole egg omelet filled with 5.7oz mushrooms and 2 slices muenster cheese. Sprouted grain Ezekiel toast topped with 50g avocado. 5.9oz Envy apple slices. #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure 605 cal.

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Earlier: #whatsforlunch 2 crunchy chicken fajita tacos! 2 corn taco shells with approximately 2 tbs sour cream, approximately 4oz fajita chicken, approximately 1/4 cup grilled peppers and onions, approximately 2 tbs guacamole, and approximately 14g shredded white cheddar. #dailypractice #foodplan 448 cal.

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Earlier: #whatsfordinner 5.2oz beef tenderloin, 234g red potatoes prepared simply with 2 tbs half & half, salt & pepper, and topped with 7g butter. 5.8oz persimmons (Asian fruit-new one for me! It’s good!) #dailypractice #foodplan #weighandmeasure Same count as breakfast... Not intentional. 605 cal.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Practice, peace, and calm,
Sean

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