I said NO! And it feels AWESOME!




  • I'll start by saying I am a woman of organization. I plan out meals. I cook ahead. Or else something could go terribly wrong. (!!!) So, I usually make an exception when my husband asks me to. This demonstrates my love to him(as he knows how anal I am) and also, we work opposite shifts and just don't get a lot of time together.

    Well, he was in town(where I work) around lunchtime and asked me if I wanted to 'get out'. (I have an hour off, but typically stay at my desk and eat and browse through 3FC.) I said ok. We went to a few stores and I walked around with him while he did his errands. It was sort of nice. Then comes drama time.

    Him: I think I want Sonic for lunch.

    Me: Ok, I will drive you over there.

    Him: Aren't you going to eat?

    Me: Yes, back at the office.

    Him: You don't want anything from Sonic.

    Me: No.


    Thats it. Just 'no'.


    And we made a nice compromise of it as he came back to the office to me and sat with me in the kitchen and ate his Sonic, while I heated up some soup and had my fruit cup and water.




    Drama averted.
  • WOW, CONGRATULATIONS! That is such a major achievement! You've got some focus girl!!!
  • Way to go that's awesome! I went to Starbucks, this morning for my usual Venti Americano. It was free pastry day. When the girl asked if I wanted my complementary snack, I looked the girl in the eye and said "No thanks, I'm good." I did kinda want a cupcake, but the phrase was out of my mouth before I could even seriously consider giving in.

    It felt sooo good!
  • Awesome!
  • Good job!!!!! That's the kind of will power we all strive for!
  • Thats awesome!!! Great job!!!
  • Thanks! I am finding its easier if I just abstain altogether rather than try to choose something from the menu.



    I just don;t want to blow my calories on grease!
  • That's great! Good for you!
  • Woo hoo! Good job, ladies!

  • Great post!

    As I was reading, I remember hearing once that saying no is like excersizing a muscle. The more you do it, the easier it gets.

    Thanks for the inspiration.
  • That's fabulous! Way to go!
  • parkedout, that's a really nice story.

    And your husband came back and sat with you! What a guy!