Yesterday was my long awaited cheat day. I surprised myself and didn't totally binge. I didn't really have the urge to. I ran 3 miles in the morning and then had my normal breakfast: a Paleo smoothie. We went to church and then headed to my niece's birthday party. I ate a section of a Publix sub with turkey and cheese, had a handful of tortilla chips with guac, and some watermelon. I then of course had birthday cake complete with ice cream. Don't get me wrong, it was good, but not as good as I had anticipated. I think my anticipation for it was much better that it really was. Actually, my anticipation was higher in week 2 of the challenge than it was yesterday. Hmmmm....maybe I really did rid myself of poison and addictive substances. I didn't eat again until our group cheat/celebration meal at Pozole because I was so full.
It was so nice to see everyone that had been supporting each other. We met some new faces and got to talk all about our struggles and what was next for each of us. It was a great group. We started the celebration with a pitcher of jalapeno margaritas. They definitely had a spicy kick and were very tasty. We also had chips and salsa and cheese dip. I went with the nachos for my entree because I love them and it was my cheat day :) I think normally I would have polished them off even though it was a huge serving. However, I could only eat half. Also, I would normally want something sweet to finish everything off but I really didn't this time. It was totally amazing.
I ended up winning the challenge which was an extra bonus! Kristen purchased a caveman looking hammer for me that had Paleo Goddess on one side and Paleo BA on the other side (I guess depending on how I'm feeling that day). It was awesome. I plan to keep in my office as a reminder for when I start to struggle. The next cheat day is set for Saturday. I'll be at the Georgia vs. Tennesse game. I was supposed to cheat this Friday because it's cake day, but I think Saturday will be harder than Friday so I had to make a choice. Besides, I had cake yesterday.
This morning, I am back at it. Not a big deal. I don't feel restrained. I feel in control. That makes me happy and proud. I hope to keep up this kind of control - God willing (and he will). Stay tuned. I'll keep you updated now and again.
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I can't tell you how proud I am of you. I wish I could somehow get some of that determination and "don't say I can't do it"....from you. I need a group. Let's see....a group for procrastanator's and A.D.D. people who want to get a "to do" list done within a month and to focus on less than 10 things at once. If you hear of one..... :) Love, Your Mom
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