Good morning, troops!
So now that we know when to be watching for our saboteurs, what do we do once we find them? How can we send the yellow bellied traitors packing?
It depends on the circumstances and what works on YOUR saboteur!
I refuse to buy junk at the grocery store. Period. End of sentence. Now, my DH will buy junk for the kid or for himself, so it is sometimes in the house. I have been known to ask him to hide a particular item if my saboteur is whispering "just one little cookie won't hurt!" And as Sue said, NEVER go shopping when you are hungry...you know you're at your weakest then!
Redefine "special occasion!" I think birthdays, anniversarys, and major holidays would make the cut. But you have to watchful that your saboteur doesn't goad you into going completely bonkers even if it IS a special occasion!
If you are out with friends who are eating a plateful of something that isn't in your best interest, don't feel jealous! You tell your saboteur that YOUR FRIENDS are the ones who are missing out in the long run! Poor things...they only THINK they are enjoying that junk...but you, on the other hand, KNOW that what you are eating is a healthy, nutritious choice that your body will thank you for!
If your friend or family member prepared a special dish "just for you," your saboteur will tell you how hurt their feelings will be if you don't have some. So, you have a couple of choices. Lie, and say you just haven't been able to eat such and such lately as it doesn't agree with you (not really a lie, when you think about it!) Or say you just don't have room for any, could you take some home? Then promptly feed it to the dog...or better yet, the compost heap! Or you could even just explain that you have a new WOE that unfortunately doesn't include Aunt Martha's double double fudge marshmallow nut cake, and you know she'll understand.
So a couple of bites won't hurt, huh? Well, that may well be true if your saboteur only uses that ploy once a week or less! The 3 bite rule is great...as long as you aren't using it every single day! So think about the big picture. Don't deprive yourself, but being indulgent won't work, either.
Saboteur telling you to just go ahead and skip yet another workout? Listen to him and you may find yourself on that slippery slope to inactivity! So don't skip it! Shorten it if time is a problem, but so something...don't let a day off turn into a string of days off.
Sharon had a great solution, too. Abstinence. If there is something you just can't have a couple of, then maybe you had better have none. Nuts seem to bring out the saboteur in a lot of you guys! I exclude myself only because I can't eat nuts w/braces on so I am spared that particular problem with my saboteur.
Group Activity for the Week of 9/21-887 minutes!
WOW! The numbers are already getting up there! WTG!
Sharon-that class sounds really cool! I like the idea of a class that covers a bit of everything. Hope your knee held up well!
Ellis-okay, is your bean facial like spreading bean dip on your face?
Sounds, um...tasty! I didn't see your yoga from Monday but it is added in now!
Sue-just jump right in, no joining required. We are always looking for a few good recruits!
Kathy-girl, you are the exercise queen!
I was going to caution you against getting burnt out, but is sounds like you have been working out for a long time so you know your limits! I have been looking for a BEGINNER yoga tape too! I got one from the libary...but it started with "do the such and such pose!" I think I need YOGA FOR DUMMIES!
lmaxin-keep up those brisk walks! WTG!
2dog-congrats on breaking the 10,000 mark!
I really like the Italian charm bracelets...I got one for my 14 yo DD last Christmas. Let us know when you get your next charm!
Private Lizzie-you're allowed to take the day off on your birthday! That really IS a special occasion!
The same goes for eating a bit off plan and even indulging on your surprise sundae! I think the fact that this was a planned deviation from plan makes a world of difference...no saboteur in sight! WTG!
I guess I should report my activity too! Monday I had 90 minutes....45 treadmill, 45 weights. Tuesday I had 35 treadmill and 45 WATP 3 mile tape. Lifting went well on Monday, and I can still type, so that is good!
I posted my "Then" and "Now" pics on the Ladies Who Lift MSN pages. If you want to see them, go to:
http://groups.msn.com/3FCLadiesWhoLift
then click on pictures. This wasn't easy for me to do, but it seemed like the next step to getting fit and strong...deal with where I am coming from. Know what I mean? Plus, I am proud of what I have accomplished so far!
Have a great day, and kick those saboteurs to the curb! And that's an ORDER!