[Digging Deep]

Deciding to run even though it was windy as **** today. You know what they say: A man, a plan, a canal Panama. I just thought ahead and wore long sleeves and a beanie!

[jasysgirl]

didn't have a slice of pie.

[prepping]

I figured I'd bump this thread up because I went through something minor but funny today. I was forced to make a good choice!

I've been craving a croissant lately. Don't ask me why because it's not like they're the most craveworthy type of food... I just have been wanting one for the last 3 weeks or so. Every time I drove by where you would pick one up I was able to avoid it because the line up was too long or I didn't have the time to stop. This has worked for me pretty well.
Today though, no line and I had the time! So I made the decision to be bad this once to get it out of my system ... I already allotted the calories to it in my head. I pulled over and was looking for the gift card that I had... couldn't find it.... oh! there it is hiding where I would never have found it otherwise. Look up to go to the window and see 5 cars zip in front of me. Darnit, now I'm in a line. Okay, I've come this far, just wait. Get to the window and the lovely voice says "sorry, we don't have any today".

I said thank you and drove away happy that there are forces around me looking after my good and bad decisions. And I came to the realization that I deserve to not have a treat (if you can call it that)! I'm working far too hard, planning ahead, and trying to reach my goals!

Bet you that even if I had it, it wouldn't taste nearly as good as my mind expected it would taste anyway.

[mjhart23]

I resisted the 100 calorie packs of cookies in my desk.

[abluvion]

prepping - that is great! don't you just love those little cosmic alignments that give us what we REALLY want, whether we know it at the time or not

My good choice of the day was to pack my breakfast into work with me (strawberries and hard boiled eggs) rather than purchasing something from the coffee shop next door. Got my day off on the right foot, which makes it easier for the rest of the day.

[jayohwhy]

lol prepping bride thats awesome!!

[ape85]

I gave away a freezer full of junk food. My good friend moved away and gave me all the stuff she had in the freezer. I dont know why i didnt just say i dont want it. There was frozen pancakes, chicken pot-pies, and corn dogs. At first I thought it would be ok to keep them around as a treat But i log everything i eat and seeing the word corn dog on my daily tally was embarrassing and gross. My younger brother was more than happy to take it all off my hands.

[chouchoubou]

I didn't put cheese on my omelette and i did 5 push-ups today!!

[fashinjunkie09]

Great job ladies!

I chose to stick with my 80 calorie strawberry light & fit yogurt as my afternoon snack today instead of the freshly popped movie theater style popcorn that's sitting in the breakroom right now. It smells delish but I'm not going to cave!

[Chele615]

I got home later than usual from work and was thinking about skipping out on the gym. But I went anyway!!!

[mjhart23]

I overate (had a 90 calorie snack bar) so I walked/jogged a mile.

[Taylor86]

I really wanted to sit down with the whole box of crackers and peanut butter for my snack...

Instead I counted out a portion of crackers (70) and a tablespoon of peanut butter (100) with a few strawberries and blackberries (15) and that was my snack!

I also plan (thought I might post so I will do it) to have an taco salad and not gonna the taco shell or cheese.

[prepping]

Wow, there's a whole bunch of positive moves going on! Way to go ladies!

My positive, I've found that I can talk to the head of the health area of my gym about my food choices and activities! I never bothered before because I figured he would just tell me to sign up with a personal trainer for $$$$. He actually spent the time to go through my average day and offered skilled knowledgeable advice. I've needed so desperately for someone to tell me straight out how I'm doing and what adjustments need to be made! It's wonderful because I feel I have direction again!

btw, advice can be surprising. He said that he doesn't feel comfortable with any grown adult dipping below 1400 calories a day and that I need to at least double the amount of protein. And I have to focus on using weights vs. cardio. Weights to lose pounds and firm up, cardio if I enjoy it.

[StuffedBunny]

I go to the gym with my boyfriend who is super shy, so we go at 11pm when it's not busy. Last night by the time 11pm rolled around I wanted to just go to bed, but I drank a protein shake and headed out anyway and did a decent leg workout and light cardio. Would of been so mad at myself today if I hadn't of gone.

[shortandfluffy]

I ate the lunch I brought to school instead of driving down to popeyes! I even ate greek yogurt. Now if only I would have gotten up to exercise. Maybe when I get home!