So I've just experienced my first Holiday while on this eating plan. On July 3rd, we were part of a group of 6 families who got together to see the fireworks in Broken Arrow. We met at 71st and Elm and walked to Fiesta Mambo. For the first time since I started this plan, I found myself seriously considering getting what I wanted instead of what I "should." I was seriously worried I was going to cave.
I am happy to report that while I didn't get the healthiest thing on the menu, I did stay within my plan for the most part with a taco salad. I did not eat the shell and had no dressing. The only thing I probably shouldn't have had was the sour cream and the little bit of cheese they used. So yay me!
Just after I ordered though, it occurred to me with great shock that I had eaten a few (probably 5 or less) tortilla chips with salsa! Woa! They were there in front of me. It's just what you do at Mexican restaurants. Luckily, I've never been big on the tortilla chips and salsa so I truly only had maybe five small ones. Yet I couldn't believe that they simply slipped right passed my radar! I never thought of it. That was an EYE OPENER for sure. Habit can win at any time if we aren't aware. Now I know.
Later that evening, just before the fireworks, we walked over to Sonic for ice cream. Before we ever went, I was debating....do I cheat or don't I? Technically, I am allowed one cheat day a week. Someone mentioned I should be able to have fun and a small cheat won't be a terrible thing. So I thought, "Yeah. Okay, I will cheat with a small sundae." But it just didn't feel right. So I said no.
Not only did I not eat ice cream, but I ended up walking over to Sonic with them anyway and STILL not ordering anything!! I am so proud of myself! :-)
I have always believed that when the time is right, things will flow in ways you hadn't expected. And that is how I know this is the right time for the weight release. One of my biggest issues has always been eating out. I love to eat out. My husband does not. So when I get the chance, I am going to enjoy it thoroughly. And it's difficult for me to spend money on food if it's not even what I really want. However, in the past 12 days, I have now eaten out four times--2 cookouts and 2 restaurants. And I have done quite well with my choices AND I have enjoyed my choices.
WOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I intend to keep it up!
I am happy to report that while I didn't get the healthiest thing on the menu, I did stay within my plan for the most part with a taco salad. I did not eat the shell and had no dressing. The only thing I probably shouldn't have had was the sour cream and the little bit of cheese they used. So yay me!
Just after I ordered though, it occurred to me with great shock that I had eaten a few (probably 5 or less) tortilla chips with salsa! Woa! They were there in front of me. It's just what you do at Mexican restaurants. Luckily, I've never been big on the tortilla chips and salsa so I truly only had maybe five small ones. Yet I couldn't believe that they simply slipped right passed my radar! I never thought of it. That was an EYE OPENER for sure. Habit can win at any time if we aren't aware. Now I know.
Later that evening, just before the fireworks, we walked over to Sonic for ice cream. Before we ever went, I was debating....do I cheat or don't I? Technically, I am allowed one cheat day a week. Someone mentioned I should be able to have fun and a small cheat won't be a terrible thing. So I thought, "Yeah. Okay, I will cheat with a small sundae." But it just didn't feel right. So I said no.
Not only did I not eat ice cream, but I ended up walking over to Sonic with them anyway and STILL not ordering anything!! I am so proud of myself! :-)
I have always believed that when the time is right, things will flow in ways you hadn't expected. And that is how I know this is the right time for the weight release. One of my biggest issues has always been eating out. I love to eat out. My husband does not. So when I get the chance, I am going to enjoy it thoroughly. And it's difficult for me to spend money on food if it's not even what I really want. However, in the past 12 days, I have now eaten out four times--2 cookouts and 2 restaurants. And I have done quite well with my choices AND I have enjoyed my choices.
WOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I intend to keep it up!
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