This seems like such a minor thing, but it's a huge victory for me. Two of my biggest issues with food are portion control and compulsive eating. If it's there, especially on my plate, I'll eat it.

Well, tonight is the first time I've had to deal with REAL temptation since I started this adventure, and I said no. One of my favorite healthy-er meals is turkey burgers with lowfat cheese on a grain bun, with sliced baked potato slices. I automatically took my usual two burgers, limited my potatoes, took more green beans than I usually might, and sat down to eat most of my meal, then to my computer to track the points.

Well, when I saw the HUGE amount of points eating two burgers would get me, I stopped, considered how satisfied I already was with what I had eaten, and decided to say NO to the second burger. I wrapped it in plastic and put it in the fridge.

It sounds silly, but this is something I would NEVER have done even two or three weeks ago. This is the first time I've REALLY felt on my way to a healthier way of life. I mean, I COULD have used those points. I COULD have eaten that yummy burger... but I DIDN'T!

Let us dance in celebration. *G*

And dance we shall!

Way to go!!!! Let this feeling of accomplishment empower you as you go forward!! Awesome!

congrats! Thats a huge deal...

Congrats sweetie!!!!

YAY! That IS a big step!!!!!! Big congrats to ya! Throw some of that self control my way, wouldcha

That's awesome! Congratulations!

YAAAAY! Go you, that's something i STILL have a hard time with, saying enough's enough! great job!

Congrats! It's REALLY hard to say no! Especially once you've gotten the food on your plate! At that point, it takes a lot of willpower to make a u-turn!

Good job you! Keep it up!

Thank you so much you guys. Every small step is so important on this journey, and it's REALLY easy to forget that!

I'm clinging to the knowledge that I CAN DO IT!

congratulations!