Wanted McD's ... and didn't do it

[maryliz]

I am having an incredibly stressful day here at work. About 1/2 hour ago, I had to go for a short walk to breathe again. As I headed out the door, I'm thinking that all I want right now is a McDonalds 1/4 pounder wi cheese, and a huge chocolate milkshake. As I head down the street, I can hear my WISH buddies telling me that if I do it, I'll still have the stress this PM, and it really won't make me feel any better ... actually I'll feel worse if I do it. So I made a turn before getting to McD's, went to the market, and paid a small fortune for a bag (not even a cup) of sweet cherries. I'm happy to report that they are absolutely awesome tasting, and the desire for the junk food is gone.

Thanks for being the little voices in my head telling me not to do it!

Mary Liz

 

[nicolep91]

Great job on resisting those temptations!! And you're so right, making the wrong choices isn't going to make the stress go away, it's just going to add to it.

I've had a really rough couple of days here at work too and I know how you feel. I'm so glad it's finally Friday!

 

[nativetxn]

I'm so proud of you! Using WISH by remote control, what a great idea

Good for you avoiding the temptation to use a quarter pounder to soothe your stressful day. The cherries were much better, weren't they?

I love fresh cherries and we have lots of reasonably priced ones here in MI.

You know what, MaryLiz? You don't live that far away from me. I'm only 90 miles from Detroit and that's just a couple of hours from you. Will you be going to the WISH meet on 7/19 in Detroit? I would really like to give you a hug in person.

Be proud of yourself, you are doing just great today. I hope things get less stressful for you.

Katholyn

 

[ohiominnie]

Way to go, Mary Liz!! You made an excellent choice!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

What a victory!!! I'm so happy for you! And you know what? You were right---that's exactly what we would have said if you could have gotten the live version instead of the pre-taped "messing with your head" version. Boy, are you good or what?

Pat yourself on the back--you should be proud!

 

[MelanieC]

Awesome job.

Those stress cravings are the worse! You will be so glad tonight that you didn't eat the McDonald's. Nothing worse than adding more stress from the guilt of eating something you didn't plan on having.

Good Job!

Melanie

 

[TigH]

Woo-hoo!

What a FANTASTIC change of heart! You are very smart!!!! I'm so glad we all fit in your head! GOOD FOR YOU for not stress eating with junk food. I think stress eating with delicious cherries is a step in the right direction. Now maybe you can focus some of that stress energy onto yourself and how proud you should be for making such a great choice!!!! That is really a wonderful accomplishment. WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!

This is a great start for your weekend!

 

[imgoingtodisney]

woohoo way to go!

Im hoping to have the WISHers in my head when I do step into McD's, pizza parlor, etc next week when DS & I are on our mini-vaca.
Im planning on having salads but letting DS have his treats.

(Im sitting here at work right now having my strawberries/grapes/cherries)

 

[becka]

I wish I could say the same.

I was really busy here at work this morning and right before lunch so I never had anything to eat this morning. Then I had some errands to run over lunch and I ended up there because it was there and quick. I ended up ordering the 6 pc. chicken mcnugget meal. 19 pts!

It will not kill me for the day but I will really have to watch it at dinner tonight.

 

[Luvinit]

Good For You Mary Liz!!! I bet you feel so in control right now!! Isn't that a good feeling??? When we control what is good and bad for us!!!

Next time you look in the mirror...smile....you did the BEST thing for yourself...You did not give in or take the easy way out!!

Tracy

 

[poohraedopey]

*sheepishly* admiting I had a McD's shake and fries last night for dinner. I also bought a salad but that is in the fridge for lunch today I guess! So bad after working 3rd and sleeping all day and waking up to no food in the house I decided the drive through was my friend!

 

[Minniespal]

Good for you!!!!