Food of the devil
I have been making a conscious effort to watch what I eat since I started running. I have actually found it really easy. Normally I’m a grazer - any little thing lying about will go in my mouth (a piece of chocolate, a biscuit, etc) - this is especially difficult with four young kids as there is always the king of temptation - Jelly Babies!
Anyway - I cracked this problem for the moment with one simple phrase - “Devil food”. Anytime my mind even contemplates picking a snack up I instantaly tell myself it is the food of the devil and it is evil. After repeating this a few times it really works - honest. I am not missing snacks in the slightest.
As a backup I tell myself I was really strong for ignoring the temptation and it will in turn make me a stronger runner. Bloody right it will!
Cheers, M