Maybe I’ll Be Real Bad!
So last week I lost zero pounds. I was so discouraged Friday. I even played with the idea of” giving it up” in my mind. The thought swirled around in my head most of Friday morning, but then like a balloon losing it’s air, the thought deflated by the afternoon and I knew I did NOT want to give up. I began to view it as another challenge : what did I do wrong? what did I miss? I reevaluated my choices, my work out, etc. Came up with a new game plan…or a modified game plan. And, most importantly, renewed hope. So here is what proof I’ve uncovered to substantiate the fact that ‘Old Shannon’ is just a tiny weakened voice inside of me: Sunday is my cheat-ish day. (For me that means cheat a little but don’t go crazy) Hubby and 2 friends wanted to go out to lunch. Usually my response is “okay but we have to go somewhere that serves something that won’t blow my food intake for the day.” However, since it was my cheat day I said, “Sure, where do you want to go?” The consensus chose a local mexican restaurant. I used to love eating there so I was a little giddy about going. I was thinking,”maybe I’ll be real bad…just for today.” My combo plate of a taco, tostada, enchilada, and rice and beans arrived. All I could do was look at it and think of the fat content. ( I mean this place would deep fry your napkin if you wanted) It was SO unappetizing to me. As everyone else dove into their food I realized there was no way I was going to eat even half of what was on my plate. I ate the taco and half of the rice and beans and even that was not pleasurable to me. When Hubby and I were alone again I told him what I thought of the food (without sounding too self-righteous..ha!) He was shocked! ” Wow, you really are changing”, he said. I was so proud and just plain HAPPY. I recount this story to give others hope. If you knew me and my love of ALL foods before, you would be shocked as well. The moral of this story really is: If I can change my viewpoint of food, my taste for food, my opinion of what is good food…YOU CAN TOO. :) Success to all!!
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Congrats!! That is a major step. And you seem to have faced it well. I know I had a similar incident with Chick- fil-A but it ended in me being totally disgusted with myself. I knew I shouldn’t have gotten food but I did and it was bad, too. I ate it all and drove myself crazy afterwards!
Funny…after I wrote that blog I was thinking:”yeah, but what if it was a chocolate factory? how would you have fared then?” tee.hee
Baby steps!
That’s a great step girl! You are on your way to changing your mindset forever! Congrats!
Thats excellent, I know one of my hardest fights, is temptations. Especially Mexican Food my favorite! Good Job!!
Hey sweetie, Have your email. I’ll write back this evening, if I can get my bf off the computer.
Great attitude! You’re doing it girl! Keep it up.
Awesome when our tastes change, right? Good job!
Awesome blog! Awesome choices! I cracked up over your deep fried napkins reference!!! You are too funny. Happy to hear you are a changin’ your ways!! WOO-HOO!
I hear ya on that chocolate factory!!!! LOL! Dont ever take me there!!!
I’m so proud of you. That’s tough to do. Recently I had a similar experience with portions (which was my issue) I piled my dinner on my plate like I normally would and realized “Holy crap, that’s alot of food” I ate half of everything and dumped the rest in the trash and I was full. Makes me wonder how often I was full and kept eating just because it was on my plate. Anywho..keep up the good work and btw I feel working on your perception is just as important as working your body. Your perception got you here, a new one will get you out.