How I Shop Now
Friday is my scheduled shopping day for food, and this happens at the local farmers’ market. My time is spent purchasing nourishing food, talking with a variety of people, and being aware of my gratitude. This easy and fun routine was not always how I shopped for food.
I used to shop to have a lot of food and specific food. And if a specific food was not in stock (available), sometimes I would cry and have a melt down. Why? In my mind, the experience of eating food was something I looked forward to and relied on. So, when a food I was really relying on to be in stock was not there, my mental and emotional state could really be disrupted. I had to figure out how to shop differently.
How did my shopping evolve? My shopping evolved as I evolved. As I nourished my body with food, I was able to let go of limiting beliefs and negative stories. I was able to be open to purchasing a wider variety of food, even if that meant learning how to cook new food. I let go of the control. I started trusting that I had enough and that there would always be enough to take care of myself.
The farmers market begins at 2:30 pm, but I arrive almost 2 hours later. I prioritize working online until 4:00. Arriving later allows me to practice trusting intentionally that nourishing food will still be available. I don’t feel the need to be first in line, to have access to all the items, or to know what everyone is selling before I make my first purchase. I make an effort to buy something from everyone who is selling real food. I stay away from food with extra added sugar like ice cream, cookies, pies, and chocolate. And I trust the temporary support I receive through EBT.
There are two small stores in the town I also shop at. When the farmers market has no eggs, I can get them at the store. The stores carry items like Hawaiian made tortillas and Hawaiian grown onions, sugar-free natural yogurt, peanut butter, and some other vegetables that are nice to have. I like supporting the local economy.
How I shopped changed because I changed. Since I keep learning, I keep changing and so will my shopping.
Welcome to how I shop now.
Stacy 🌺
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I share my experiences and my perspective. Eating and healing look different for everyone. If you are struggling with food or your relationship with your body, please find support. You don’t have to do this alone.