Oh Oh Oh!!!!
How I love those words......
There isn't one negative word in there but Pam, you covered everyone on (and off) this board.
Plan a Cheat.
Plan a Pig-fest. (Is that a word?)
Plan a Shake.
Plan a shake after a Pig-out.
Plan. Plan. Plan. Plan.
Pam you need to write a book (Not exotically the first time I have said this)
I believe we even need a Back Up Plan for our plan.
I remember going out of town to my mom's for Mothers Day.
All my siblings were there. Their husband/wives. Nephews and nieces and friends.
I stayed away from the "Ever present" food table. Always had a bottle of water in my hand. Kept busy with a walk alone when I needed too.
I was the best little shake drinker around.
Not one morsel passed my lips. For four days, I was perfect.
What I had NOT PLANNED ON (or even knew it existed)was the "Poor Me" syndrome that happened when I got home.
I am not a "Poor Me" kinda girl.
So this overwhelming feeling of "I missed something" was crazy.
I had substituted my obsession with "Eating" to an obsession of "Not Eating"
If I was wise back then, I would of had a "Now What" journal.
*Chapter one*
Now that you are back to a normal routine, what are my "positive" takeaways.
Don't let FOOD STEAL YOUR JOY!
And
*Chapter Two*
Suck It Up Buttercup.
What makes me think that I am alone in this battle or should OR could be perfect. (Insert lines for journaling OR Cambridge Chat OR Phone Number of a friend OR Pam's number OR Read Chapter one.)
Don't let FOOD STEAL YOUR JOY!
*Chapter Three*
Life just happens and I ate... (Fill in the blank) with family and friends or my personal favorite, tea and crumpets (Hot Chocolate and Cookies)with my grand daughters and I made memories. Yes food was involved, but enjoy every second of making that memory.
Don't let FOOD STEAL YOUR JOY!
*Chapter Four....
Ok You get the point. But this all has to be faced. Really faced head on.Sometimes it is great. Sometimes it is messy. But never ever is it a total loss. Unless we, I, give up.
I know this isn't a religious board.
And I am not "religious."
But I have a relationship with Jesus, and HE IS THE REASON FOR THIS SEASON.
And I just wanted to share a little of my real Joy.
Merry Christmas and God Bless.