Chewy gingersnaps don't count - esp when followed up by "toad"...good job in putting them away!
As for that saying: If you eat a live toad first thing in the morning,
nothing worse can happen for the rest of the day. -- Whoever wrote that obviously has never spent any time in my house! I actually think in some situations this might be the best part of my day? ha ha ha (The main question is are toads Core?)
Sandra - glad you are enjoying your perky nails - and I can hardly believe you did not lick any icing - that is quite an accomplishment - I would have traces of icing at the corners of my mouth!
The BBQ: well my strategy worked somewhat - I had a "ticket" for a chicken burger - of course these ended up being those nasty breaded things. So I ate half my chicken burger, (w/tomato and lettuce) and a scoop of 3 bean salad and cole slaw on the side (but did leave some over). I managed to grab one of the last diet cokes - and that really helped cuz I know those fizzy bubbles fill up a tummy really quickly.
I believe the pop prevented me from over eating and I was able to avoid all ICE CREAM BARS, CREAMSICLES, FUDGESICLES AND ICE CREAM SANDWICHES. So that in itself was an accomplishment.
I am hungry now and just had some grapes and drinking more water. Not sure what's for dinner tho!
Cher - Sorry you are in a funk and hope you are feeling better now. I know how you just want to grab for those comfort foods but I also know that since being on core even if I "overdo" it - it is never as bad as it used to be. Like the other day when I had rice chips and salsa and a sf/lf fudge bar - and I was freaking out about it! Can you imagine? In the past I too would have downed a whole bag of potato chips, followed by cookies and ice cream. We all need to keep our "binges" in perspective.
I really, really, really need to exercise tonight - but I am such a procrastinator and excuse maker - I do so prefer walking outside instead of the treadmill, but there are some very ugly black clouds out there. I am hoping my motivation kicks in (sat wi just around the corner) to help me meet my goals.
I think if I know I'm heading to Starbucks for my "treat" I might be more motivated to walk - is that a bad thing? Seems like I need a food reward for exercising? But of course my decaf nf cappuccino is a serving of milk - so it's good for me...right?
Later,
Frouf