I have a “healthy choice” victory to share.
This evening I was ‘browsing’ the fridge, freezer, pantry for something as a snack. I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted and I was just about to go for my daughter’s ‘drumstick’ ice cream cones when I remembered a great quote:
“if you are truly hungry you will eat real food”
I thought about it for a minute and I satisfied my REAL hunger with REAL food–carrot slices, celery and hummus. It was so good! And satisfying! And actually proud of how far I have come.
Now I am not saying I would’ve had a major issue if I had chosen the ice cream. The reason I am proud of my choice is I am beginning to understand the “why” of choosing to eat healthy. I am learning to evaluate if I am bored/tired/stressed or if it is a physical need for food.
Give yourself the power to make these kind of decisions by having good food ready to eat–the carrots and celery were ready to go since I had prepped them for work last night. Take the time to have real food easy to choose–its worth the prep time!
Best wishes for healthy choices!~Janice
Disclaimer: Images are from Google Images–my thanks to their creators!
Karen Hilton
Jun 14, 2012 @ 15:03:24
YAY!!! GOOD JOB JANICE!! I think I would have had to use ALL my strength to pull my hand away from those ‘drumsticks’!!! Here is what my internal conversation would have been: “Drumstick, Veggies, DRumstick, veggies, DRUmstick, veggies……..” you get the picture!!! I would like to say I would have made the same decision as you…..but, ohhhhhhh……why did you have to say ‘drumsticks’!! :-0
I’m hoping that reading your blog here, some of your willpower will transfer by osmosis! Ha!
Have a GREAT day!
Karen
janicedoty
Jun 15, 2012 @ 00:22:05
Hope you absorbed some willpower today….actually I hope you got some “won’t power”—I won’t eat junk today =)