I stuck to my diet so well at work this weekend, I really impressed myself! The scale liked it, too 201.8 today! I am hoping to hit my first goal of 198 by the end of the week. I have to keep strong and stay motivated, and I can do it! I discovered a new snack to eat at work, celery sticks dipped in salsa! I don't like celery much, but I know it is good for you and a good snack to eat while dieting, and by eating it with salsa, also a great snack for dieting, it tastes much better. I also like snacking on sliced cucumber at work. I took fresh fruit, Slim Fast, and Lean Cuisine meals with me, so I had plenty to chose from when I got hungry. I had the cook make me a diet friendly dinner last night. It was sauteed, no oil or butter, asparagus, spinach, onions, artichokes, chicken and a hint of cheese, and I ate it in a whole wheat pita with lettuce. It was spicy and delicious! He is great for making diet friendly meals when I ask, and he makes such yummy things that I am satisfied and feel like I had a cheat!
I feel like I have turned a corner. I can now say no to food I don't need to eat, but want to eat, and not feel like crying. I can see how much I was overeating and not feel like I am torturing myself. I know that I will not have to say no forever, but I also am understanding more that I need to constantly monitor what I am eating and why. For now, while I am losing, I need to be strict. When I hit my goal, I see that I cannot "eat normally." I will always have to watch, but I will be able to indulge when I want to. I am looking forward to this week, and optimistic. We are going to Kennywood all day tomorrow, and I again plan to pack healthy things for me to eat, and allow for 1 splurge while I am there. Here's to another successful week!!!
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