Need Motivation from Friends Please!!

rachelmarie1

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen! First of all let me just say that I love the month of December, I love the Holidays, I love seeing my friends and family, I love the whole spirit and meaning behind this time of year. It makes me sad when so many people feel that like giving up because of temptation. The way I have adapted to thinking is that temptation is always here, we need to find a way to cope from it and let it know that it can NOT control us, WE are in charge now. I am/was the type of person that would eat all the junk food first to just get it out of the house. I recognize my problem much like an addict, and I am trying to reprogram myself to not do that. One way I have learned to resolve the issue is by not buying junk food or if i do, I am buying a smaller package (i have a son that gets snacks occasionally). I put the junk in a high cupboard and push it to the back so it's not easily accessible. I also buy lots of fresh fruits and veggies to keep me away from the bad things. I am learning that for me to have more that I need to take LESS of everything so I can enjoy it all... hence my new 1 tablespoon rule at holiday dinners. Temptations will be around us everywhere we go for the rest of our lives. Right now is the time to learn to take control because we have great friends around us to help motivate us and stand next to us on our journey to be healthy and happy for the rest of our lives. Please don't give up and make sure you ask for help, even if it seems to minor. If you have any motivational information that can help others who may be experiencing an exceptionally difficult time please post it. :flowerforyou: