If Mr. Instant Gratification can do it, so can you.

ManPup
ManPup Posts: 14
in Motivation and Support
That's me, Mr. Instant Gratification. I just started seriously taking my unhealthy weight into account and begun to change my life. As I was walking back to my computer a few minutes ago, I passed the pantry. As usual, I opened the door and started cruising for easy snacks. Then it hit me...what was I doing cruising for snacks when I'm almost 100lbs overweight? I shut the door and moved on. I know that sounds simple and not a big deal, but to me it is. Just shutting the pantry door and walking away is huge for me. To avoid further temptation I am getting ready to take my dog to the park, turning temptation into healthy exercise. Get out of the house, get moving, somewhere there is no food. I invite you today to join me in shutting the pantry, or better yet, not opening it out of habit, but only opening it when genuinely hungry or it's part of your meal plan. If we can do this today, we can do it every day.

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  • scorpiotwinkles
    scorpiotwinkles Posts: 215 Member
    I know exactly what you mean. Well done and good luck on your new journey!
  • tcmay72
    tcmay72 Posts: 82 Member
    Too funny i so remember just opening the pantry or fridge not hungry just out of habit its been a little over a year and i still catch myself doing that once in a while. Ok once a day instead of 12:0)
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I will be glad to join you tomorrow. Today is my monthly cheat meal day.
  • Halleeon
    Halleeon Posts: 309 Member
    lol, great description and wonderful job!
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    Enjoy your walk and good for you not hitting up the pantry.
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    Fantastic post. Great for you for taking your life back! :-D so inspiring.
  • slackerwoman
    slackerwoman Posts: 261 Member
    Very true and your cute doggy is gonna love you for it!
  • StephTink76
    StephTink76 Posts: 318 Member
    I know that's not an easy thing!! Along those same lines, I was feeling a little embarassed a few minutes ago... I walked into a convenience store and walked out with a bottle of water... that's all... no soda, no candy bar, no nuts, no protein bar (just in case)... just a single bottle of water.

    And that felt good!

    Have a great day! :D
  • ManPup
    ManPup Posts: 14
    I have never walked out of a convenience store with just water. Wow. Good for you! Those places are packed with temptations.
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    Wish I'd've read this before I cracked open the bag of Terra sweet potato chips... :grumble:
  • Crying_In_Color
    Crying_In_Color Posts: 246 Member
    I'm down! Lets do this!
  • kit_katty
    kit_katty Posts: 992 Member
    Good for you! That's such an important step!

    I've been trying to remember how bad I feel after eating doughnuts and a few other things, I don't even really want them, but if I was feeling down they'd be my go to treat. Or a chocolate bar, which really tastes pretty chemically. So I'm trying to remember that I don't really want it. Note to self, buy bananas and apples for healthy snacks!
  • AmyP619
    AmyP619 Posts: 1,137 Member
    I do that a lot with the fridge :) Good for you!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats and keep up the great work!

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