RIGHT THIS SECOND is the hardest time for me

[bellabella]

. . . it's that afternoon lull; enough of the day has gone by that the negative energy of my office has totally dragged me down. At this point before, I would go for caffeine and chocolate...........I get down and out and it feels like "who cares what I eat! I just need to get through this day!!"

Anyone relate?

[Revvell]

No, because I care and I'm most important. You are too ~ to you! :)

[shine72]

You're right, they don't care what you eat. But YOU should!:) You take the best care of YOU, and it'll all come out in the wash later. Besides, if you do it that way, "they" win. If you do it the raw way, YOU win. Whose side are you on anyway, yours? Or theirs? Be on your side, it's the winning side to be on when you play your cards right!;)

[bellabella]

Yeah!! thanks all!!! I've learned alot about not "sharing" with people who you don't really trust, the things that are closest/most important to you. One girl said to another "what was she talking about?? RAW again?" with this nasty distasteful look......as they mow down lasagna and chocolate and CRAP....man it gets me sometimes.
I don't fit in here.

[GlimR]

I find a lot of the time when I feel that way it's because I've let myself get too hungry and not prepared enough food to give me the proper energy I need to feel nourished......just an idea. You CAN and should be eating if you are hungry!!

[Lavendula]

I find a lot of the time when I feel that way it's because I've let myself get too hungry and not prepared enough food to give me the proper energy I need to feel nourished......just an idea. You CAN and should be eating if you are hungry!!

I have never FIT IN anywhere. Why would I want to anyway? I'm always trying to improve what I am doing for myself, and people who don't own their piece of the pie, don't get it. Do it for yourself, it doesn't matter what they think, be and do your best for YOU:)

[Lavendula]

. . . it's that afternoon lull; enough of the day has gone by that the negative energy of my office has totally dragged me down. At this point before, I would go for caffeine and chocolate...........I get down and out and it feels like "who cares what I eat! I just need to get through this day!!"

Anyone relate?

OOPS... wrong quote. DO IT FOR YOU BELLABELLA

[bellabella]

Yeah! Thanks!

[rawstrawberry]

I don't know if you can but go for a walk enjoy nature even if you are in the middle of downtown, get some air that always helps, turn on some music and enjoy a nice fresh juicy peach, mmmm peaches...

Don't be one of them!!!!

RS

[CaliRaw]

. . . it's that afternoon lull; enough of the day has gone by that the negative energy of my office has totally dragged me down. At this point before, I would go for caffeine and chocolate...........I get down and out and it feels like "who cares what I eat! I just need to get through this day!!"

Anyone relate?


Yep! Not at the job that I have now. I like it here! But, I've worked at other places like you describe. Hey, if you want chocolate, start making some raw brownies or something. Although, it is an emotional thing, better to either fight it or have something heathier than vending machine chocolate. Hang in there and don't let the naysayers get you down. :)

[ladypeace82]

I find myself sitting in our meeting room by myself in the dark to avoid such temptations. A min to get away from everyone. it's too hot and too sunny for me to go outside. plus there isn't a work friendly bench that doesn't involve the smokers area that i can go sit outside at.
so if your able to take a min or two to get away from them.
maybe the stair well if you have one. I used to sit in my car for a little bit at my old job.

:p

[sfdreams]

. . . it's that afternoon lull; enough of the day has gone by that the negative energy of my office has totally dragged me down. At this point before, I would go for caffeine and chocolate...........I get down and out and it feels like "who cares what I eat! I just need to get through this day!!"

Anyone relate?

I can relate to the negative energy in the workplace, for sure! But as others have already said, you are doing this for YOU, the most important person to YOU. Love yourself enough to feed your body what it needs and wants--good, healthy food!

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Terri

[KindnessToAllCreatures]

Are you able to go for a walk at any point during the day?

I tend to get into that lull you describe also. However, on the days I am able to get out for a walk, I feel much rejuvenated.

I've also found that, by going for a walk by myself, I shed any negative energy from the morning and have a renewed sense of gratitude for the many joys in my life.

[dreamrawalwz]

Aw, don't do that to yourself. I've had that thought pattern WAY too many times to count. You deserve to be happy and healthy. It shouldn't matter about "them" at all and all about "you" and your needs and wants.

Could you eat small amounts frequently throughout the day to keep your more satisfied and not let yourself get too hungry?

[lukster9]

Hi Bella,

I totally know how you feel! I think that's most people on most day. We all do what we can to get throught the day and for a lot of us that mean things that are detrimental to their health.
The important thing is to remember that YOU are doing the best you can. Will you feel better if you stay RAW? YES....Is it the end of the world as you know it if you have SAD chocolate? NO. if you have to try for something really healty and organic. Eat it enjoy it and get back on the RAW wagon.

Missy