PWLP: Week Six - Lesson Four

Personal Evaluation

1. In what ways is your current way of eating healthy? Did you always describe healthy eating in these ways? If not, how is your current description different from the past?    I eat a lot more fruits and vegetables than I ever did before starting PRISM, and I drink a lot of water every day. I try to create a reasonable balance between eating whole grains, vegetables/fruits, and protein every meal. I don't really buy pre-packaged or canned foods anymore, and I most certainly don't eat any 'junk food.' My caloric intake is significantly lower than it was before I started, but it's a respectable amount for me - as I'm not hungry or starving. Before, I thought healthy eating was all about portion control. Oh, I figured I could eat whatever I wanted, so long as I had it in respectable quantities. I was picky and didn't eat enough vegetables on a regular basis, plus I ate a lot of pasta and sugary foods.


2. How do you feel today when you hear the plea "Aren't you hungry?"    Sometimes I feel angry, because I don't like people judging me based on what they think is a good amount of food for me. I don't need other people's opinions to make these changes, and look at how far I came without them in the first place. If I wanted other people's opinions I would've asked... Other times I feel frustrated and defeated, because people don't get it. Your body doesn't need as much food to function properly, so extra food is just weighing me and my progress down...

3. What things about your response to question two would you like to see change?   I would love for other people to be a bit more supportive and understanding. I'd love for people to offer more clean and whole food alternatives for those people who are trying to maintain healthy lifestyles. I would like for other people to ask me questions about my lifestyle if they're interested, but to keep their opinions to themselves, especially when they can come across as blunt and judgmental.

4. What KEY PRINCIPLES and guidelines are helping you make those changes?   N/A