Something really significant happened at lunch today at work. I was eating my half of a tuna sandwich and chatting with my colleagues when another colleague came into the kitchen with leftovers from a late St. Patrick’s Day celebration happening somewhere else on the floor. I’m not a big corned beef and cabbage fan so that was not a temptation,but the big crockpot full of mac and cheese….well that’s a horse of a different color. Except that this time,when asked if I wanted any, I was able almost automatically, to say thanks but no thanks. And it wasn’t to look good in front of my friends…it was understanding that the satisfaction of losing weight was more important than the momentary satisfaction of eating that mac and cheese….and then likely paying for it long after the enjoyment of the food had passed. This is a real big shift in my thinking and even now, I am not unhappy that I walked away from that temptation. In fact, I am proud of myself for making a good decision without agonizing over it. Boy do I hope I can still do this when I’m at a plateau or stressed over something, or feeling entitled to eat whatever I want

Congrats on your willpower. I know the feeling. Naturally it's ok to take a nibble here and there, but the power to say no all together shows your dedication to your WL. The great thing about this exercise, is that the more you do it the easier it becomes and the less fulfilling/rewarding those treats become. High Five and Congrats again

That's great go. I noticed that myself the other day. It is becoming so much easier to pass these days. Congrats.

That is awesome!!

I had to edit my diet because I found out that I am diabetic recently. That means no carbs, no sugar. I haven't been banded yet, but I have had the opportunity to turn foods down that I would normally inhale. It's a great feeling to be able to turn foods down because your health depends on it.

It's crazy to see how food impacts your health even on a daily basis.

Good for you!! That is awesome!!

Amazing!!!

Wow did I need to hear this today! Thanks...its nice to know it can be done and that it might even get easier.

that's the way to go! You're doing the right thing and more power to your new healthier life!

C

Congratulations on not giving in. It's not easy at first but there will be times when you should give yourself that small little taste just as a reward for doing and being good. Not overindulging is the key.