So, this weekend I was almost FANTASTIC. haha
I did stop by BK and got a sausage egg and cheese croissandwich for breakfast Saturday but skipped the hash rounds and made my own coffee when I got home. So not only did I save some $$ but I saved some carbs. And I did check the carb count prior to going to BK and it was within the range I'm allowed per the diabetic guidelines I have.
I meal planned this weekend and bought more good veggies and lean proteins. Got some high protein snacks, and over all avoided/resisted buying anything I knew might derail me...meaning: I walked past the candy aisle and even though I tried to convince myself that I could eat a fun sized candy bar a few times a week I shook my head no and kept on walking. Because I know myself...it's a slippery slope and I need to just say NO and save those treats for actual treats...like at birthdays or parties and stuff. And since I rarely go to parties, I'm all set. Besides, the fun size candy bars are part of my old habits that I've justified to myself all my life. And the whole point of this is breaking old habits and making new, healthier habits.
Sunday (yesterday) was my dad's birthday so my family and I took him to a specialty burger place in town and I did get a burger WITH the bun and onion rings. But it was the most I ate all day and I ordered water instead of coke or sweet tea. Baby steps, right? The burger was amazing so it was totally worth being my treat for the week.
Of course, the 4th is coming up and I know there will be plenty of pie and temptation to battle. I'm planning on ONLY eating what I know I will enjoy and getting SMALL portions. NOT piling my plate. I may even take a smaller plate instead of using the platters my family normally uses. Dessert will be my biggest temptation and I'm totally willing to forgo the potato salad and baked beans in order to have a small slice of pie. One thing I'm NOT willing to forgo is my Granny's amazing sweet tea. Seriously, she makes the BEST sweet tea.
NOW...for a progress report...the one thing that's really encouraging me and keeping me going. So, I've officially lost 6lbs and one inch!!! I know it's going to slow down soon...especially if I keep eating burgers and pie but I'm good with it...just thankful that I've had success in the first month. It's a great start and hopefully will keep me motivated to keep making these lifestyle changes.
The more progress I see makes giving up my vices seem less like a punishment and more like something good I'm doing. And to be clear, I haven't told myself that things I enjoy are entirely off the table forever. But I really make myself stop and think about it when I'm tempted or the cravings settle in and so far (other than two or three Coke slip-ups) I've managed to talk myself out of the cravings.
The more small changes I make, I'm hoping the less I'll crave my old fallbacks like Coke, chocolate, lattes, and fast food breakfast. And I'm hoping I can really start focusing on shrinking my portion sizes...changing my mind's eye to not thinking more is better. I need to train myself into knowing that a taste of something is more satisfying in the long run than gorging on a huge portion of something.
My dad has this saying when you give him a small piece of pie or a tiny piece of chocolate..."That's just enough to make you mad." But that isn't true. Not if your mindset is adjusted to realize that after the first bite or two, your brain no longer really even recognizes the taste anymore. So it's better for your health and your satisfaction to stop after a couple of bites. I just need to remind MYSELF of that come Wednesday when there are multiple pies and cookies to choose from. *facepalm*
Anyway, that's the update for now. Saying prayers I have a good/happy report at the end of the week!
Edited to update!
So, turns out Granny didn't even make sweet tea so I drank a Coke instead. I did eat three small portions of dessert but lunch was mostly protein.
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