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A small win after a tough month
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Hello Reader, This morning, I got on the scale feeling nervous: you know that feeling when you’d rather not know? To my relief, the number hadn’t changed. Honestly, I expected it to go up. Ouf. I can breathe again. After a month of living between two cities and 12 nights in hotel rooms, this feels like a small win. What September taught meWhen I’m exhausted, food becomes the easiest way to feel better... During the week, things were fine. Even with insomnia and constipation, I ate three balanced hotel meals a day and stayed steady. The overeating happened on weekends, when I got back home to Dubai. I wasn’t actually hungry, I was just tired. The past ten days at home have been a proper reset: ✅ Sleeping properly again ✅ Digestion and elimination back to normal ✅ Cooking and freezing balanced meals ✅ Eating four home-cooked meals a day: simple, structured, and satisfying Nothing fancy. Just getting back to basics. My takeaway for OctoberA tired body will always win against a determined mind. No amount of food discipline can replace rest and preparation. I’m glad I have meals ready in the freezer for when I’m back from travel. It’s one less decision to make when I’m tired. Your turnIf you find yourself overeating, try asking: Am I actually hungry, or just tired or tense? I’d really love to hear from you: When do you find it hardest to stay balanced with food? Evenings? Weekends? After a long day? I’m listening, always. Reply if you want to share what’s on your mind. With care, Rouba P.S. Be kind to yourself if you’re tired. Rest is part of healing your relationship with food. |
Rouba Chalabi
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