Good Morning
I was up and down all night, but did get an adequate amount of sleep if you add it all up.
I have a new "list" on a dry erase board and I'd been putting off calling the dentist. Well I did at 445 yesterday and I'm in this morning at 8. I'll drop Kirk off at the pool/club for a weight lifting session and might even get back in time for some exercise.
Advice for those struggling;
1.
Plan, plan, plan. I have a 5 day menu posted which helps me stay focused. I'm far less likely to order the pizza if I have a healthy plan in the works.
2.
Check in every day. I like mornings, because it starts me out focusing when I come here and commit to a healthy day.
3.
Make exercise NO CHOICE. Even if I run short of time, I find time for just 10 minutes. Once again, exercise helps me stay focused.
4. Have a couple of
freezer meals stocked up. Yesterday was the perfect example; we got super busy and I didn't feel like waiting for the hour it would take my planned casserole to bake. I pulled out a frozen tub of split pea soup. Dinner was on the table in 15 minutes and I stayed OP.
5. If you have a bad day,
get right back on track, if that day is bad, get right back on track,....intention is still moving forward.
6. Make some
mini-goals. My reward this week for OP 4 days is a manicure.
7. Make a
distraction list. Yesterday, I had some troubling thoughts about my DH's brother and his family. I decided to redo my office and stayed OP.
Okie, give any thoughts of off plan food a swift knockout and you'll reach your mini goal soon.
TallandThin, keep trucking up that hill and you'll make it to the top without stopping and will reach your WL mini goal. It's just around the corner.
Belissa, be kind to yourself. That is one thing that will help. Pronouncing myself a failure is a great way to motivate myself to sabotage my efforts by eating. Can that soda, if nothing else. It is just so awfully full of sugar.
BelovedK, *credit*, girl, for checking in everyday while you've been sick. You are on the road to success.
Linda, thanks for willpower dust. You are sure helping make everyone's homes festive. Enjoy that (golf cart) ride
Cyndi, my split pea soup had kale and other misc veggies last night. It was yummy. I'll PM later about NM, so watch for it.
Ruth, great plan for the day!
Heidi, I've been thinking about Fergie. Wondering if he's doing any better....Glad you got your car back.
Annie, congrats on getting so close to your mini goal! Thanks for kind wishes!
Twynn, nice to see you!
Karen, those software calls would give me a tummy ache! Have patience!
Everyone else
I always feel bad that I don't get to respond to later posts, although I usually get a minute to pop in and read.
Take care everyone!