Well, we all indulged!
This is how I got back on the wagon:
- Last night I threw out all candy that the boys didn't eat. I actually tossed it into the dirty garbage can in the garage. I've never thrown sugar away before. It is empowering. (They aren't much for candy - so I tossed quite a bit. I bought the same amount as last year - so guess who ate all the candy last year?)
- Drank 2 large glasses of water before bed.
- Ate a large spinach smoothie first thing this morning.
- Went on a long walk.
- Ate a huge salad and pita and hummus for lunch and ate until I was stuffed.
I am so thrilled! This is a big step. I think I can really do this the rest of my life. Maybe have a little "unhealthy" food now and then - if I really want it. But what I really want is wholesome nutrient rich food.
Michelle, my running coach (it makes me feel snotty to say that), asked me what I do when I crave junk. I told her I eat an orange or some raisins. But really, the answer is, I don't actually crave junk anymore.
Weird hu?
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Good for you! Your new life is so inspiring.
I love forwarding some of your posts to my husband because little by little we are weening out almost all meat, except fish, I don't think that will ever happen. In fact, we challenged my parents to a 'Mediterranean' (that is what I call it because it is pretty lean with lots of fruits and vegetables) diet for a month because my mom could use some encouragement to cut back on the sugar and meat. Your posts have really inspired me to make her do it. Thanks.
I am so jealous of you robin it makes me, in all my emotionally charged glory, want to cry. but i'm also really happy for your new found self control--i want to find some myself right now, but maybe i'll wait until the baby is born.
Martha and Diana - thanks for your encouraging words. They really do make feel like I can do this!
I'm so glad you could indulge without going over the edge! Great job. I made that coconut cake too. It's really Steve's mom's recipe and for years and years I had to keep it a secret. Now that she doesn't have her bed and breakfast anymore I tell a few people. Just people I like. :) I want to try that spinach smoothie. I love smoothies but I only do fruit and yogurt. I don't know if I could get past the color.
It makes me feel a little snotty to be called a running coach.
You are awesome. I am impressed and I admire you!!
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