I have been working at a daily plan of eating no more than 1500 calories, but isn’t it interesting how so very many opportunities arise that attempt to thwart my efforts?
Last week is a perfect example. Monday went just fine, but by Wednesday I was so tired and stressed that I took liberties to eat a little more. I needed the extra energy, didn’t I? Thursday didn’t go well in keeping calories down because I invited my inlaws over for dinner. Who can stay good when there’s a special dinner and dessert, not to mention a very hectic day of planning it all out?
Friday was a harvest party at church with lots and lots of chocolate and a not-so-healthy dinner. Once the dinner got me over my calories, what was the use in denying myself a piece of chocolate from huge buckets full of candy? Saturday was another hectic day of rehearsals, babysitters, eating out, and a concert to sing in. Sunday was a similar day as Saturday in its busyness. And don’t forget all the trick-or-treat candy!
In short, if I wasn’t very determined I may have just given a whole week over to very unhealthy eating. Fortunately, I have something on my side. I have a husband who is being very supportive of my efforts and really has been encouraging me to stay on track. He even promised me a special gift if I can keep to 1500 calories for 45 days. He tells me it’s okay if I mess up on a day, and that I can pick up where I left off tomorrow. Essentially, he is my knight, and together we’re fighting off my temptations. (I guess that makes me a knight too!)
So a big thank-you to my husband for helping me make it through a difficult week. Hurray for the start of a new week, a new month, and a new chance at meeting my goals.
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