I did it!!! I drove passed KFC and cooked my own dinner!!!

Determination29

This may not seem like a big deal for some, but for me this is the biggest thing I've done yet! I found out that somewhere in me there is some self control when it comes to food!

I am on day 3 of this journey and one of the biggest things I'm having a hard time with is my addiction to fast foods. I have not eaten it in 3 days!

yesterday was a long, hard day. After work I had to run some errands. The kids were hungry and grouchy. My mood was bad b/c I had not eaten in a bit. I made the decision to just go to kfc and get me some chicken, mashed potatoes, a biscuit and some cookies. I had given up and told myself I'd start again tomorrow. Something in me just clicked. I drove home instead, gave the kids some fruit snacks and whipped up some delicious porik chops with veggies and a baked potato instead.

I AM SOOOOOO PROUD OF ME I AM SHOUTING IT LOUD AND PROUD!!

I have taken a HUGE step and I hope and pray that I can continue making better decisions for my life and my health!

MissEStrange22

Well done. The longer you resist the easier it will get! x

daniellemm1

That is awesome. I am so proud of you. I know how hard that must have been and how great it felt when you made a healthier choice for yourself and your family. Keep up the GREAT work

eblakes93

Well done! By the way, you are BEAUTIFUL in your profile picture. Think how great you will look when you are fit and lean. Your kids will be so proud and thankful to have a healthy mommy.

Pearsquared

Excellent job! I know how difficult it can be! I had a stressful day yesterday, and had to drive outside of town for an errand, and almost stopped for ice cream at Moomers, but decided to hold off and have a much safer treat at home. I was so close to stopping, though. o:

EddieHaskell97

Congratulations!

You have proven that YOU are in the driver's seat and in control over your own mind, body, and life!

Melvinik

Great Job....its dfficult to stop a habit especially when it's so easy and convenient...

Determination29

THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE!!!!!!! you don't know how much your kind words really do mean! I have about 90 lbs to lose in order to be considered "overweight" and I have to get my cholesterol on track so...... making those baked pork chops was something I am completely proud of right now! Thanks again

Determination29

That is awesome. I am so proud of you. I know how hard that must have been and how great it felt when you made a healthier choice for yourself and your family. Keep up the GREAT work

Already within 3 days of not eating fast foods I have a bit more energy!!! Thank you b/c it does feel so good!!

mmcqueen927

Great job!!! Keep up the good work, you can do it.

Raw_Bean

Great job! Good for you for making the decision!

ninjakitty419

That is a HUGE deal!! You should be sooo proud!! And it sounds like you are! That is really hard for me, too!

GlitterrMagpie

Nice willpower!! Well done

tworthen79

Good job! You control your life, not food. You show it who's boss!

jamiemommy

you are amazing! well done!! it is no easy task and you are doing a brilliant job for yourself and your beautiful babies! keep it up:)

scruffykaz

Well done! That is an amazing step! I love KFC from the USA :-) We don't get mashed potato or biscuits here :-(

SherryL0419

Congrats on the awesome victory and congrats on realizing how much of a big deal it is...that mindset will help you so much!! I have learned this from past experience...before I would never realize how much each and every victory was something to be proud of; now I do and it has totally changed my level of confidence & determination. So proud of you and happy for you!! :flowerforyou:

murphy612

That's awesome!!!!

BrianSharpe

Great willpower!

I had the misfortune of working downwind from a KFC a number of years ago and was bombarded all day by the vile odours emanating from it. Suffice it say I haven't eaten there for years.......:laugh:

Graceious1

That is a wonderful achievement and well done to you. It is such an empowering feeling when you cook your own meals. Now you go on and get creative in that there kitchen!!!

artsycella

Awesome, congratulations! I have absolutely been in a similar place--I used to eat fast food all the time. Things actually got much easier for me after I started cooking at home most of the time. Once I'd spent a few weeks eating home-cooked food and then grabbed fast food for the first time in a while, I didn't like it nearly as much. Too salty/greasy/oddly flavorless compared to what I made at home. Now it's much easier to avoid because I just don't like it nearly as much.

In fact, I just grabbed some fast food the other day because I was tired and didn't want to cook, and even though I was able to stay within my calories goals, after eating it I was unhappy and grumpy. I realized that even just reheating a can of soup on the stove would have been more satisfying and probably even faster, so next time I'll make that choice instead. I hope you get to the same place soon! Congrats again and good luck!

Birder150

I don't know you but I'm so proud of you!

albatrosssherpa

I can totally identify with this. Way to go, and that feeling you get from that is very empowering. You'll see that it won't be long before fast food is not even an option for you, because once you eat it after a healthy hiatus, it makes you feel like crap. (don't get me wrong KFC is sounding mighty tasty at the moment)

Ribbon35

Congrats!!! You can do this! Keep you head up and continue on!

Beastmode454

I've had KFC only once in my life! its all about Popeye's!!

Lonestar5775

Best NSV of the week!

witmer1

Great job. I work about a tenth of a mile from a KFC and when worse comes to worse, I eat from there. I usually have the grilled chicken breast and two orders of green beans. It's not the greatest, but I've eaten a lot worse.

Self control is a huge accomplishment. It's necessary to be able to hit your goals. Keep up the good work!

sr72090

Way to go! It's the little things that add up into the big results

A_Warrior_Princess

I am soooo happy for you!!! It is hard sometimes to stick to our guns, especially when we are hungry and have hungry kids and or SO in our lives. Way to GO!!!!! It is just the beginning and you are staying strong!!! Keep it going!!!

pippywillow

That is fantastic!

It's so hard to drive by all those fast food places on the way home from work. If I'm having a hard time I call my husband and talk to him until I make it by.

Codefox

That is awesome. I am so proud of you. I know how hard that must have been and how great it felt when you made a healthier choice for yourself and your family. Keep up the GREAT work

Already within 3 days of not eating fast foods I have a bit more energy!!! Thank you b/c it does feel so good!!

If you can avoid it long enough, not only will it get easier, but just the scent of that junk will probably make you sick. Baked pork chops sound delicious (just don't tell my rabbi! )