Daily Inspiration - Strike back

Strike back. 

 

Decadent desserts grace the covers of magazines in the checkout lane, not to mention the array of candy displayed there. Everything is super-sized, and tantalizing smells fill the air. We are encouraged to eat seconds, and how can we pass on dessert? And what about the well-meaning person who declares, "One bite won't hurt."  

Yes, it will! The world will try to sabotage your efforts. From the spouse that leaves food lying around the house to the person pushing samples at the grocery store, you are under attack. Your armor is your resolve, and your mouth is your sword. When the saboteur strikes, strike back with these powerful words: "No, thank you."  

Action for the day: Develop a strategy to deal with the abundance of food surrounding you--write it down in your journal. Make some guidelines by which you can sustain your new life. Review them often. 

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This is a really good post Jill.I have retrained my self in a way--When I feel the "need "at those checkout lines to grab a sugary snack, I look instead for nuts or jerky or a bottle of water or such. It helps feed the craving and I boost my protein intake. In my nearly, gasp, 10  months post op I have not given into tempation for the smellls or sights.

Lucky for me I am way too scared - even 2 years post op - to eat suger so you will never see me at a check out with my sugar candy or cake etc - if I am really hungry and desparate  I will grab a protein bar or at worst a sugar free candy........ I hope I always stay this scared! Jackie

Katie always has great advice.  Thanks Jill for reminding us to DEVELOP A STRATEGY.  Planning is so important.