So today for dinner I went to a chinese buffet with my mom.
I was so scared of failing, but I was determined.
I ended up starting with a plate of fruits and veggies, then went up for a small bowl of wonton soup and half a plate more of fruits and veggies, 1/4 plate of chicken teriaki, and 1/4 plate of veggie lo mein.
I was tempted for some pizza but I realized I was comfortably full and that it wasn't worth it.
And I left that restaurant with something much better than my money's worth...I walked away with my pride.
It's then that it clicked for me what a LIFESTYLE CHANGE weight loss really is. I'm starting my 8th week on my healthy lifestyle and it has been the longest effort ever. But now I realize that it's more than an effort, it's the rest of my life. Even when I reach my goal weight, I'm going to have to keep up my healthy habits to keep myself there.
Things are going to come up. I am going to go to buffets. And I am going to have to learn how to handle them.
I'm just one step further along on my journey...