Day 3: And Then There was Mom's Dinner...

"I was invited to my parents house for dinner out of the blue last night. I said yes and I looked at my calories I had eaten so far and was doing OK. I wasn't sure if I was ready mentally to do this. Eating at home is so much easier. I still went. I freaked out in my head when I saw fried chicken, Texas Toast, cheese, bacon sandwiches. I took out my calorie counter and I started scanning away watching the numbers climb. I was amazed after that meal I still technically had more calories to eat. I didn't eat them cause I was proud. Though the meal wasn't on my meal plan for the week, I was able to stay within my goal of calories for the day and still have a fun dinner with family. Life is short and as long as I keep myself dialed into my goals both short I won't ever have to sweat these tiny situations.

Overall, day three went well! I had a lot of things to get done and by the late afternoon I noticed how hungry I was. I forgot to have my afternoon snack. Dinner couldn't come fast enough. Feeling stronger and good about myself today. Better then I did at the start of the week! I motivated myself to try a new fitness class and burned more calories again and that is a great feeling! Onto day 4 and also the start of my planning the first holiday weekend, 4rth of July! Oh boy, this is where I usually fall off course and tell myself I'll start back on Monday again!

Not this time! I put too much time, planning and sweat to where I got myself where I am today! I can do this because I really want this for myself."

                                                                                                         - SuperMom

Let's go ahead and call her Ridiculously Strong SuperMom. I mean, come on, that meal sounds fit for a last meal! Holy Toledo, her mom sounds awesome. Ok (wiping off the drool from my keyboard), quick note: She felt strong today. She feels in charge of her situation. She feels accomplished. Those feelings are only there because she made it through a challenge. Had she caved and "started Monday", she would have felt weak, remorseful, and at the whim of the world around her. A healthy meal extends beyond a full belly, it moves us into our day with happiness and strength. Remember that when you reach for a simple carb in the morning, will you move into your day with strength or with frustration?