Found My Way - Day 3

I am on day 3 of my recommittment to my WLS journey and I am doing great.   I had a PTA meeting last night and one the night before and I did not give in to temptation.   One night they passed around yummy milk chocolates, and I declined, and declined, and declined.  I felt like yelling 'WHAT PART OF NO DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND" but of course my manners prevailed and I smiled sweetly and said "no thank you" and picked up another carrot.    Last night there were cookies and double chocolate chip muffins, and I declined.  The harder part was getting my children to decline too.  They had just finished dinner but of course said "but Mommy I am hungry!!!!!"   I realized that I have to set a good example for them and teach them to make better choices and to not give in just because it looks decadent and yummy.  

So I ate well yesterday, did not slip and did not make any poor choices.  I walked the children to school again, and drank 3 bottles of water.  Not a huge amount but a big improvement for me.

Today is my challenge day because I had a 2 hour commute.  I did go to Starbucks but got a Skinny Hazelnut (fat free milk & sugar free syrup) Latte, and a banana.   Better choice than a Frappaccino and a scone!   I brought protein drinks with me for lunch and some rice cakes for a snack, so I think I'll be OK.

I hope everyone else is doing well too, and staying focused on the long term goal, and stay energized for today.

You are doing great!  Keep it up, you are on the right track, and I so enjoy reading what you are doing,

I am there supporting you all the way.

Diane

Congrats!  It's so awesome to see you back on track!!   Im so happy for you!  You can do it!!! whoo hoo!

Hugs,

 

Jackie

Deanna, you are doing Fantabulous!  The extra motivation of teaching your children by example is PRICELESS!!  Just remember..you are not Sacrificing anything..you are treating your body to the respect it deserves! Way to go Lady...I am here for you!  ^_^
Nancy aka Sunray

Hi Deanna,

It sounds like you're on the right track. Skinny lattes with some sugar free syrup is a nice treat!

I go to a lot of meetings because of my job and it's amazing to me that no matter what time of the day, there is a ton of bad food available. First of all, when did we all become so hungry we had to have food served to us all the time?? Second, why does that food have to be processed sugar bombs? I have to admit my biggest challenge is when I am in these situations which is why I get something like a skinny latte when I go so I don't fee so deprieved!

Keep it up! You're doing great!

MsBlues

Committment is a wonderful thing! 

Keep up the good work.  Isn't it wonderful the support we give each other on this forum!

Congratulations on your recommitment! sounds like you are definately on the right track.

Sending Hugs.
Sue

PS. I made a team for Walk from Obesity in Ventura on Oct. 17. Would love to have you join the team and comedown and walk with us. The team name is Walkin 4 life.

Hi, I would love to do the Walk From Obesity, I did it a few years ago and loved it.  Unfortunately I have to take my daughter to dance class that day, already planned out.  I'll keep watching for other events.

Deanna,

I am so proud of you, you're doing great.  Just a thought too, how about bringing up at the PTA meetings, the need to bring healthier snacks as an example for the kids.  When I worked for the school district, we had a fairly strict policy about the type of snacks that could be brought to ANY meetings at a school site, this included celebrations for kids birthday parties during school hours.  Absolutely no sugar snacks!!!!

You're doing great, keep it up kiddo, you're doing fantastic.

Hugs,
Barb