MontyMontyMOnty
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- Apr 22, 2003
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Hi!
I had a great day today, which made me think about this:
For my entire life, every good thing that has happened to me, and every goal that I have acheived, I have celebrated it with food. Up until I turned 25, this was no problem, but the weight started creeping on after that!
I was just thinking about this recently, as we have some celebrations of various types coming up--holidays, our daughters first birthday, etc, and I realised for the first time that it doesn't do me a whole lot of good to "celebrate" by going off my diet! (And for me, carb addict supreme, it is never for "just one day"!) One stray usually knocks me off course for a week, two weeks, or more, so I was feeling a little wary about the good things that are coming up!
Anyway, fast foward to today, I was in the bookstore--one of the biggies with a coffee bar, bakery, etc. I went to look at the craft section, like I always do, and was amazed to see my book prominently displayed on the shelf. It wasnt supposed to be out until July, so this was a shock! After recovering from the surprise (and calling eveyone I know on my cell phone!) I headed right to the bakery to celebrate. You know, "I'll just have a latte with splenda", which would turn into 3 chocolate covered pretzels and a cookie once I was at the counter.
So I thought about it, realized how I "always" celebrate just doesnt work for me. I also thought about that 5lb clippie, which I am onlly 1lb away from, and, suddenly the treat didn't seem so great. I got out of line, rewarded myself with a few new magazines, and went home a happy camper, still on track!
ANyway, this was a big turning point for me in the way I think, and I know the support (and accountablilty) I have here really helps!
Thanks to you all!
Samantha, having a happy day today!
I had a great day today, which made me think about this:
For my entire life, every good thing that has happened to me, and every goal that I have acheived, I have celebrated it with food. Up until I turned 25, this was no problem, but the weight started creeping on after that!
I was just thinking about this recently, as we have some celebrations of various types coming up--holidays, our daughters first birthday, etc, and I realised for the first time that it doesn't do me a whole lot of good to "celebrate" by going off my diet! (And for me, carb addict supreme, it is never for "just one day"!) One stray usually knocks me off course for a week, two weeks, or more, so I was feeling a little wary about the good things that are coming up!
Anyway, fast foward to today, I was in the bookstore--one of the biggies with a coffee bar, bakery, etc. I went to look at the craft section, like I always do, and was amazed to see my book prominently displayed on the shelf. It wasnt supposed to be out until July, so this was a shock! After recovering from the surprise (and calling eveyone I know on my cell phone!) I headed right to the bakery to celebrate. You know, "I'll just have a latte with splenda", which would turn into 3 chocolate covered pretzels and a cookie once I was at the counter.
So I thought about it, realized how I "always" celebrate just doesnt work for me. I also thought about that 5lb clippie, which I am onlly 1lb away from, and, suddenly the treat didn't seem so great. I got out of line, rewarded myself with a few new magazines, and went home a happy camper, still on track!
ANyway, this was a big turning point for me in the way I think, and I know the support (and accountablilty) I have here really helps!
Thanks to you all!
Samantha, having a happy day today!
. I have the same problem. I never realized how pretty much every holiday, party or even weekend activity included eating. Especially eating as a reward. I'm really proud of you 
for passing up that latte! It does feel good afterwards!
