The setting: I was at the hairdressers getting my hair coloured (thats right, it takes a lot of work to look this natural :-). I was freezing cold and fed up sitting there. My thoughts start to wander:
The dialogue in my head: When I get out of here, I think I'll pick up a hot coffee on the way home. Actually, I am kinda hungry too. Maybe, I should pick up a twelve grain bagel too. Ohhh, toasted with butter on it sounds yummy. But wait that would be 8 WW points for the bagel and who knows how much butter is on that too! Mmm..a donut would go together pretty good with the coffee, but wait that would be another 6 WW points on top of the bagel. Ok, let me think about it. Katrin are you stupid? Why can't you control yourself. Summer is coming..don't you want to wear a bathing suit?
A few minutes pass: It wouldn't hurt to have the bagel. I will just eat less later.. But wait, tomorrow morning I have to weigh in. If I have the bagel and donut, I know it might start triggering cravings for other things. Ok, Katrin get a grip on yourself. Just have lunch at home.
On the way home I pass through the Tim Horton's drive thru...what do I do?
The Outcome: Can I take your order please? Yes, I will have a large coffee with milk only. Hurray the angel won! Unfortunately, this is not always the outcome, but I was pleased with myself. I went home and had a WW bagel (3 WW pp) with 2 oz of boneless chicken (2 WWpp) and lettuce on it. I finished it off with a banana. I was completely satisfied with this lunch and didn't have to feel guilty afterwards.
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| 5 WW points plus |
Weight loss is a constant battle for me. Remember it is not a diet, but a lifestyle change. It is all about making good choices and not beating yourself up if you slip, but it sure feels good when I make the right choice.
Way to go! I have the same conversations in my head!
ReplyDeleteWhenever I have to drive anywhere at lunchtime, I have to talk myself out of stopping into every food place I pass. I'm pretty good at talking myself out of it (usually), but I still have to have that conversation every. Single. Time.
ReplyDeleteWell, first of all, you look BEAUTIFUL! And yes, this conversation could have been mine too! We all make all these food decisions constantly don't we? And how great do we feel when we win the little battles. Feel proud of yourself, cause it is not easy. Hurray for you!
ReplyDeleteWell done,,,these times mark the road to success :-)
ReplyDeleteGood on you for dealing with your inner voices...BTW, nice pic:)
ReplyDeleteYes, that sounds just like conversations in my mind. Glad you did well. Many little wins like that got you where you are.
ReplyDelete:-) Marion
Amazing the internal battle that we fight sometimes! Been there, done that so often! Good going with your choice...love not having guilt, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks fantastic!
OH those angel/devil battles!!! Great job on winning!!!
ReplyDeletePS Youre very beautiful!!
Excellent! It is a battle but you are winning!
ReplyDeleteWay to go on winning that battle! We are definitely being invaded by thoughts and temptations every single day. It's a war we're fighting. Nice way to kick some little devil guy with pitch fork on shoulder butt!
ReplyDelete"Weight loss is a constant battle for me. Remember it is not a diet, but a lifestyle change"
ReplyDeleteI could have write it.
And read your blog just shows me it's possible. Thanks
I know exactly what you mean. I have the same conversations in my head... It can be hard! Good job!
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