Day 1 - A Crack in the Armor

I woke up this morning with a renewed sense of hope. I am strong. I can do this, right?  My weakness is Coke Zero, and I even traded that for a healthier option - water. So far, so good. My first mistake of the day was no breakfast, but I didn't sweat that too much because I've eaten enough over the past week to skip a full day much less a meal. Besides, I won't make it a habit.  I made it through my mid-morning munchies as well. Again I attribute this to my piggish habits last week.

Next on the agenda was lunch with my neighbor. This could be bad, but I'd just have to make good choices. We were going to Garlic Clove and I could just eat soup and salad.  BUT...they have the best bread and olive oil dip.  I prayed for strength this morning and boy did I need it now. Well, you won't believe this but God actually gave me an out. The waitress forgot to bring the bread.  I sat through the whole meal thinking about that stupid bread. Then I started thinking, "Well I paid for it, I should have it." When the waitress walked past again, I almost tackled her to remind her to bring my bread that I didn't need in the first place. The good news is I didn't eat the whole half loaf like I wanted to, and I really only ate a small piece. So lunch was not a disaster and I really enjoyed the company.

I am in the terrible habit of NEEDING something sweet following every meal. Today was no exception, but I was very proud of my WILLPOWER to resist the urge.  Then I went to the employee kitchen to get my water (that's right, my second glass), and what to my wondering eyes should appear  but a tiny little coffee cup full of chocolatey cheer - M&Ms. I am proud to say I did not eat them all, just a small spoonful - what willpower, right?

Well, I made it through the daily mine field to explode at supper. My wonderful hubbie went to the meat market to get fresh beef for blue cheese burgers and homemade french fries.  Kaboom!!!!! There goes my willpower - bite by delicious bite.  I did limit my sweet dessert to a Werther's Original piece of candy. That was an accomplishment, right?  So, I guess I'll try harder tomorrow.

Another Diet

Well a week at the house and fifteen pounds later and I'm ready to start the process over again. Dieting! Yuck. I don't care what anyone says about lifestyle changes and being healthy - when you grow up in the south where all the food tastes great, dieting is hard. I know I can do it because I've done it before, but my oh my, I have to summon up the willpower again. Prayers really got me through the last time, so I will definitely rely on God to pull me through the tough spots. The hardest thing I have to make it through are all the "special occasions" that are bound to come up. I know if I can make it through the first two weeks, it will get much easier, but for now, it's one day at a time. So for the 100th time in 2013, I'll start my diet tomorrow.