Temptations

These are the snack options that my workplace provided tonight for the overnight employees. One the first day of the new year when people are trying to eat healthier, trying to stick to those resolutions made less than 24 hours ago, we are tempted with cookies, candy and soda. I am not going to lie to you all and say it was easy to walk away... I saw that caramello thought to myself "ohhhh I haven't had one of those in years. I should reintroduce myself", but I thought about this blog, the scale, and the disappoint that would come after inhaling an inferior piece of chocolate and I walked away. (If I fall of the wagon I want it to be with a sexy, delicious temptress... something I can feel slightly better about cheating with)These snack options are only part of the problem though. Yes they were the only things provided, and that is why I have to remember to be responsible, be in charge of my own life and bring my own food. When I saw that sugary display I went to the fridge and pulled out my packed lunch and looked at it and then looked over at that pile of temptation that was calling to me (I swear it was begging me to grab a candy bar or a cookie or even both!) and the proudly grabbed my salad and walked away!So I passed the first test on day 1... I refuse to get cocky and think that this will be an easy course in dieting, that is when the pop quiz will take you down. I am going to keep on being prepared (a baggie of unsalted almonds or a piece of fruit in my bag at all times is going to be a must) and I will start to surround myself with literature that will inspire me to stay on track. (I will of course share those reads with you and hope it will help others on the same road I am on)

As I end this post I am realizing that this salad is keeping me full, it is healthy and it tastes pretty darn good. Sure that chocolate would have been good too, but 5 minutes later I know I would have been looking for something else. So I end this post happier, healthier and 1 step closer in the very long road ahead!