My day started out pretty stressed and emotional. The van wouldn't start and my heart is heavy with other things going on all around us. I first wanted to turn to food. The stress triggered my need to have control. And believe me, there's plenty in the office for me to fill-up on. BUT, I chose to pray and suck on my bottle of water instead of wallowing in food. Thank you, Lord that I chose YOU over food this time!!
It's 10:56PM and if you can believe it (I'm still in disbelief!), I just finished a 20 minute strength training workout post Christmas party! I seriously came down to the bonus room to do a quick 10 minute cardio set just to get in my workout for the day but I WANTED to do more!! I'm so happy to report that I went to the Christmas feast well prepared so I wouldn't throw in the towel and stuff my face. I must have a plan...and it worked! I wrote down all the calories for the things I knew I'd love and want and took my cheat-sheet to the party. I added filler foods like strawberries, apple slices, carrots and celery and for dessert only had 2 red. fat vanilla wafers, 1 TBSP of chocolate chip ball and 2 small peppermint patties. Definitely a milestone for me in that normally I would've hovered over the dessert table and gorged myself. :) It also helped that one of my dearest friends (who follows my blog) was standing with me at the dessert table so I had someone to watch what I put on my plate. Accountability definitely works!
We did the sneaky santa gift exchange and believe it or not, my present was a bag of Kettle corn (one of my favs!), chocolate covered fruit and black bean salsa. Somehow, I picked the only food item and I love it (in moderation of course!). :)
So thankful for a healthy ending to the day!
Goals met today:
Calories: 1500 (possibly a little over because of all the fruit and veggies I ate at dinner)
Workout: 20 minute strength training
Abundance is....a fun-filled evening with friends!
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I love the control you have! Seriously inspirational. I'm really trying to do better, my main thing is I get so busy and I forget to eat my real meals and then look for something quick. GOT to stop that!
And a wise woman (Felicia Biles) once said in our First Place group that nobody ever got fat off eating fruits and vegetables. I think if those are the calories that take you over your daily goal you are doing great!
Thanks, Rachel! Something that helps me is having pre-sliced apple packs, cheese sticks and baby carrots around and readily available so I can grab those when I get the munchies. Today I "feasted" on Kettle Corn, 2 1/4 cups is only 130 calories and it helps with the sweet/salty cravings.
Love Felicia and love her quote!! Thanks so much for your encouragement and comments!! Love you friend!
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