Small victory...but a first for me!
DKG28
Posts: 299 Member
I just returned from a benefit dinner, buffet style. Wine, beer, Croutons, Dinner Rolls, breaded chicken and fish, and potatoes, a huge dessert table, and a treat bag at each seat with caramel popcorn and chocolate.
I'm proud to report that I ate a green salad, no croutons, mixed veggies (zucchini/squash/green bean mixture), and a nice hunk of prime rib, skipping over the other breaded meats. No alcohol, no sweets, no bread, no potatoes! Left the treat bag at the table. I have NEVER skipped dessert at such a thing, and never, never left behind free sweets. I had a bit of a mental battle, but I went in prepared, and I left a victor!
Next battle: the inevitable church donuts and cake tomorrow...One day at a time!
I'm proud to report that I ate a green salad, no croutons, mixed veggies (zucchini/squash/green bean mixture), and a nice hunk of prime rib, skipping over the other breaded meats. No alcohol, no sweets, no bread, no potatoes! Left the treat bag at the table. I have NEVER skipped dessert at such a thing, and never, never left behind free sweets. I had a bit of a mental battle, but I went in prepared, and I left a victor!
Next battle: the inevitable church donuts and cake tomorrow...One day at a time!
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Great job!
You’re ready to tackle tomorrow. You can do this!0 -
Yay! That is defintely a victory. Congratulations.0
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That is a huge victory. You should be very proud.0
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Yahoo!! Yay you!0
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Sounds like a big victory to me - congrats!!0
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Excellent job! Woohoo0
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Nice!
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very well done indeed and now you can think, no cake etc at church otherwise what was the point of denying yourself at the dinner.........!!1
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It really isn’t small-being able to take this lifestyle change into the real world- it is an amazing step.
Having the strength to maintain what you are doing will help the next time you are faced with those chooses.
Well done!
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate your encouragement. It totally helps!1
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Awesome NSV! The more you succeed the more you become aware of how over fed "we" have allowed ourselves to be.0
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I love your "one day at a time" attitude. every moment counts, and if you don't make an amazing choice in the moment remember that the very next moment you can. Congratulations!1
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