Days 13-14: Weekend Temptations

A few weeks ago the weekends were a time to let loose, forget the weekday routines and enjoy whatever treats we wanted.  Now things are a little different.  Routine is definitely the key to staying on track with our program.  Veering from our routine could lead to giving in to the many temptations we come face-to-face with every day. 

This Saturday I had my first "test" since we began the program - a baby shower.  I LOVE shower food!!  The mini quiches, cupcakes and dips are some of my favorite things to eat.  When I go to baby or bridal showers I almost always eat enough to keep me full for the entire day.  I mean look at this amazing spread!

I reminded myself to keep my eye on the prize!  I took one look at the table and saw that at the far end there was some plain Greek yogurt and fresh raspberries.  I filled a cup, sat down and then proceeded to stay as far away from the table as possible.  Thankfully Aria was with me so chasing her around took my mind off of the food.

On Sunday my brother and his wife came into town and my family and I went to eat at Texas Roadhouse.  Normally I would order a 6oz sirloin loaded with steak sauce, a salad with cheese and lots of ranch, mashed potatoes, and of course a few glasses of sweet tea!  I also would have probably eaten an entire basket of rolls by myself, but I stayed strong and passed up these oh so great pieces of heaven.

 

 

Instead I had a plain chicken breast, a salad with a little egg and a little oil/vinegar, a sweet potato with nothing on it, and one glass of un-sweet tea with Stevia.  It feels great to finally have the willpower to say no!  To say that I want something better for myself!  Day by day it gets a little easier to pass over the everyday temptations, so if you feel like it might be impossible for you to do I'm here to tell you it is not!  It takes time but anyone can do it!

 

Have a great week!