6 Week - Day 9

My Food:

Breakfast: Breakfast salad

Lunch: Big salad from the grocery store salad bar (all veggies with a tiny bit of ranch dressing, some berries), chickpea chips

Pre-rehearsal dinner: granny smith apple

Dinner: leftover chowder, bowl of pintos with Franks hot sauce, bowl of frozen mixed fruit

Water and green tea all day. No coffee on Sunday...wha?????

My Thoughts:

Today was a series of decisions to be made.  Years ago Sunday was a "free" day where I'd allow myself to deviate from my diet, whatever it was, for one day. It's always felt like a day I should be treating myself and allowing for indulgences.  So, I often go into Sunday feeling like I'm entitled to that.

Yet, I don't want to think like that. Sunday isn't about me. It's not a break from life, it's a time to refresh and renew.  A treat isn't an awful thing, but indulging isn't a good practice, either.

Today I felt like I was dealing with little battles all the day long. I had to make choices about my salad and dressing. I had to face decisions about adding snacks or treats to my lunch. I had to choose to not eat the food the children were having. I had to stand in front of that fridge trying to decide what I was going to eat because I hadn't made a plan for meals today.  All these choices. All these ways I could undo my efforts. All these opportunities to strengthen good habits. 

For the most part, I did well. I had that drink in my hand at the grocery store and then turned around and put it back on the shelf. I did buy those chips to enjoy with my salad, being careful about ingredients. Yet, the fat was high, the oil taste was so gross, so I was able to put them away before I made too much of a piggy of myself.  I really think I'm ready to give up on the chips for awhile. Those were really greasy.  Blech.

I have to say, I was really motivated to stay on course after stepping on the scale this morning. I'm down almost another pound! Wow!!

Looking Ahead:

Tomorrow we start a new week with partially going back to school after a break. I've got to make sure I've got my plan in action because that helps me stay focused.  Thinking about my progress so far is so encouraging. Knowing I've already done some significant good in such a short time is hugely exciting and makes me so eager to keep on keepin' on!