Day Ten - Phase One

Okay- so here we are nearing the home stretch. For some you may consider extending Phase One. Personally, I know I need to because my body and my mind are still addicted. I really hate to think that this is going to be like an addiction to gambling, drugs, alcohol, or anything else you can place in that blank - you know - where I actually HAVE to stay away from it forever. My brain is having serious trouble wrapping around that one. I know that Philippians 4:13 promises, "I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength." I guess sometimes I get too close to the temptation. So, I can't bring things into my home- no snacks, sweets, cakes, breads, etc. If my kids want them for their lunch they have to keep them downstairs (I guess I really am lazy since I won't go fishing down there for them). They don't like this, but they respect it. I did have to let my daughter know that as much as I love the bread she loves to make, I can't have it made for awhile right now. She seemed okay with that edict, but who really knows with preteens.



I got on the scales this morning after a less than perfect day - I am down one pound. I know this is only by the very grace of God. He is motivating me - and I must admit it is working. I have almost broken out of a number range - down to the next! Yeah!

So - as I confess all my continued faults - here we go:

Breakfast:
2-peanut butter mousse bars (left over from the night before), Diet Mtn. Dew and water
Snack:
2- strips of Turkey bacon
Lunch:
2 Cups White Chicken Chili, slice of low fat cheddar cheese (no sour cream)
water
Snack:
Wedge of laughing cow cheese on celery sticks
Supper: 2 slices of Amish Friendship Bread

Again - I felt bad. Physically and spiritually - yuck from the sugar (it actually tastes different to me now - is this psychological?) and from knowing all my good intentions went down my gastric system. I don't know what to say to that - except thank you, God for toothpaste and mirrors, and husbands (even when you really don't want to hear what they have to say) and accountability groups.

Suggestions:
1. Don't "lead yourself into temptation" - "resist and the devil will flee"
2. Brush your teeth when you feel the need to have something sweet - you can even do this at work - I know this is not a new suggestion, but it works.
3. Even though you are tired, feeling sorry for yourself, etc. - don't go to bed.
4. Do laundry.
5. Write out next week's list and menu - Phase Two or Phase One - doesn't matter - you NEED a plan!!!

What is your 10 lb weight loss goal to yourself? It can't be food. Maybe a haircut, haircolor, fingers or toes done, or maybe a new pair of earrings - if you are a guy maybe you don't care about 10 lbs because they came so easily - but set a reward up anyway - ammo for your gun? a new movie? a day off from yardwork? Whatever - just make it small but relevant and something you wouldn't normally do for yourself.

Onward Soldiers!