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Another day and things a getting a bit easier.  I have noticed that I haven’t been as tempted during the day.  But I know that I cannot let my guard down.  Today one of my co-workers made a homemade strawberry pie.  I only had a sliver of the pie.  It was delicious but I was satisfied with only a few bites. 

I’m approaching my first mini-goal.   I’m determined to make the first mini goal.  I have to set small goals for myself.  I set a side a few dollars when I reach the goal.  I’m saving it for a future shopping spree this summer.  I also have a goal that is “secret”  I’m waiting for someone at work to notice that I have lost weight.

I’m gearing up for a tough week next week.  I have an unexpected business trip.  I’m going prepared with healthy food.  I’m making a plan.  I think I’ll check to see if the rooms have microwaves.  I could take dinner with me.  I will have to check t his out.  I know this blog will help because everyone is so very supportive.

I suppose this is what everyone means when you take one day at a time.  Not much new to report.  I’m still making good choices.  I notice that I’m not as hungry during the day.  I hope this continues.

I managed to survive the meeting today.  My challenge was to avoid the “breakfast” portion of the meeting and the desserts etc… for lunch.

I had a cereal bar before I left the house.  I kept busy with registration etc… so I was able to avoid the the pastries for the morning snack.  Then came lunch.  I had told myself that I was going to write in  my blog regardless of the outcome.  It would have been very easy to simply ignore the blog, but I was going to honest.  So for lunch I had a grilled chicken breast and salad.  I avoided the the rolls, mashed potatoes and corn.  The desserts were at a different table.  I stayed away from the table.  I didn’t even look at the selection.  I had a cup of coffee instead. So I must say that today was a success.  Thanks to everyone for their support.

Today was a tough day.   I have not been satisfied with anything today.   I’ve tried to eat well, but I still wanted more.  I don’t think I needed more food.  I just wanted more.  I have lost several pounds.  Actually, it has been at a good rate, but I want more faster.  I’m a bit impatient today.  I need to keep going.

 Tomorrow will be a tough day.  We have meeting with lunch at a hotel.  My goal it is make good choices and avoid dessert.  They always have such rich desserts.  I don’t need them but they are difficult to resist.  My one goal for tomorrow is to avoid them.  I’ll let you know how it goes tomorrow.

Lynn

I went to the mall this morning.  Tried on a several dresses.  I just didn’t like the way they looked.  So I decided to wait until I lose a few more poinds before purchasing anything new.  After all much of the selection is leaning toward spring and we are expecting a snow story this weekend.  I have a business trip planned the end of March.  So maybe I’ll be able to purchase something new to take on the trip.  I’ll just have to wait and seek. 

Instead of getting too discouraged I opted for a salad.  We have a place in the picnic place of mall called Salad Creations.  It is wonderful.  They make salads according to your directions.  Too bad it is not a drive through.

I’ve eaten healthy for the past two weeks.  Now onto week three.  This week is going to be a challenge.  We have a meeting this week at a local hotel.  They always have too much to eat.  I hear we are having grilled chicken and garden vegetables among other items.  I feel there wiill be a selection of items I can eat.  Now, if I can only stay away from the desserts.

Today was a better day.  My lunch seemed to stay with me longer.  I took some snacks to leave at work.  It is becoming a little easier to refrain from eating all of the food that laying around the office.  In fact we threw away the last of the cookies.  We decided that they had sat around long enough.

We had snow again today.  I can’t wait until spring.  I think fresh air would help my attitude.

This has been a long day.  A very busy day at work.  Lots of meetings etc….  I believe I need to take some healthy snacks to work.  I don’t think I had enough to eat a lunch today.  Then when I needed something this afternoon there wasn’t anything healthy in site.  (Lots of sweets.etc…)  I managed to avoid the temptations, but was extremely hungry when I got home.  I still managed to eat smart for dinner, but I added a snack this evening.  It would have been so easy to have eaten anything in site.

I need to plan a little better in the morning.  Since I have found this site, I have been able to make good choices when it comes to my eating.  This site has helped me make good choices. 

My husband is home sick today.  Probably strep thoat.  (He has an antibiotic, but he still needs to see the doctor.) He rescheduled a doctor’s appointment this morning, because he said that he was too sick to get ready.  They could not reschedule his appointment until tomorrow.  Now, for the rest of the story.  He wanted potato soup from Panera’s.  Like the loving wife I am I made the trip to Panera’s to get his soup.

 That is not the problem.  The problem is that I love Panera’s.  Their cinnamon cruch begals are to die for.  I managed to get his potato soup and a 1/2 cesear chicken salad with dressing on the side for me.  I managed to order without giving in to the begal.  I ordered a cup of decaf coffee instead.

Another accomplishment.  A trip to Panera’s without giving in to my wants.  I will mark this day down as a success.

I successfully completed the first week on my renewed committment to become more healthy.  I suppose this journey has three parts.  One-to eat more healthy. Two-to exercise more. Three-to lose weight to obtain a healthy weight.  I lost two pounds this week.  This is an appropriate amount.   I’m a little impatient.  I would like to be where is was tomorrow, but I will take it one week at a time.  The food journal has helped me watch what I eat.

Now, I’m on to Week 2. 

It will be one week on Monday that I found this site.  This site has provide some very useful tools to use as I track my journey.  Blogging has been an interesting experience.  I am typically a very private person when it comes to my weight.  The support that I received here is great!  Everyone is very supportive and offers words of encouragement. 

Today we went to my parents for dinner.  I made reasonable choices at lunch.  I ate what she fixed except I chose to eat much small portions.  She made my favorite cake for my birthday.  I typically would have eaten several pieces.  I only had one small serving.  The meal was very satisfying and I didn’t feel stuffed when we had finished.