Will You Be My Valentine?
 

I will be your valentine. You were a total inspiration to me today on the "alternate reality" post.
Happy V-Day to you my dear.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

What a change from this Valentine's Day to last year's....

Last year...I normally would have gone through a few bags of Valentine candy kisses by now. (I did have a particular brand of chocolate yesterday after lunch that I could've gotten carried away on and I actually threw it outside in the garbage.)

Last year...I baked goodies for my son's class after eating and stashing some for myself.

Last year...I would've been upset if I didn't get my obligatory box of chocolates from my family.

Last year... I waited for the after Valentine's Day sales so I could buy the leftover goodies half off.

Last year...The rest of February was spent in a chocolatey, sugary, food fog hangover.

This year...I got cute jammies from my hubby for Valentine's Day (that I won't be too sick from sugar to wear for him), a spiritual book "The Secret" and NO chocolates.

This year...I bought my son a few little toys in lieu of candy.

This year...Instead of baking for the kids in his class I bought fun tattoos.

This year...When shopping down "the dreaded Valentine's aisle" I eyed the boxes of chocolates and felt a little mourning but quickly moved on.

This year...Instead of being in a food fog the rest of the month, I'm training and going shopping for gear for a snow shoe expedition I'm going on next week.

This year...Instead of feeling guilty for not keeping yet another New Year resolution, I'm downloading training programs for the 8K race I signed up for in June.

This year...I'm working program, meeting new friends, starting a new business, learning new ways to cope and be free from food even through rough and trying days.

I'm so grateful.

Please share how this holiday is different for you:)

xoxo
Charlene

Aw shucks getnhealthy.:goodvibes

Charlene- :thanks: I love my valentine.
Your gratitude list Rocks!