Even though much of the area businesses were closed today for Martin Luther King Day and will be closed tomorrow for Inauguration Day - I had to work today and also have to work tomorrow. I wanted to give myself a little treat, so I planned on playing Bingo. Since Mom was out of town visiting Michele and the kids in Fredericksburg and Emily had to work - one of my daughter's from another mother, Taylor and her sister Jamie went with me. They were offering a free dinner of Chicken Cordon Blue, potatoes, fried shrimp and rolls. I really didn't know what the dinner was and was hoping there would be something I could eat and stay within my points for the day.
After leaving work, I had an appointment to donate blood. Things went well there and while I was getting my snack of pretzels and water after the donation, I chatted with several people also waiting to leave. Before I new it, I had met Jennifer who is also on Weight Watchers. As I talked about my journey of weight loss and my goal to become a healthier me - I realized I was putting myself in a terrible position this evening. The Jaycees Hall has great food! The best fries, fried chicken strips, and of course there is always desert. Was I tempting fate?
I picked up Taylor and Jamie and after we got settled into our spots, we walked up to check out the buffet. I knew I could not stay on program while eating this, and the girls quickly jumped in and suggest I go to Subway and get my favorite Veggie Delight Sub. So that's exactly what I did.
For the rest of the evening, I had Taylor get French fries on my right and another Taylor (one of Christina's baton twirlers) eating french fries on my left. Little Taylor’s Grandmother was eating ice cream across from me and little Taylor was eating sherbert. Have I mentioned how great there french fries are? Well, I managed to make it through the evening without indulging.
Once I arrived home, I was able to have a Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Cup Sundae and two glasses of milk. It was worth the wait and I stayed on program and within my points for the day.
The moral of the story is - I know I can't avoid these types of situations. I just have to stay strong and make good choices. It really helps to have those around me who know what my goal is and encourage me to keep reaching towards it. Thanks Jamie and Taylor for encouraging me.
Oh yes, I did win $25 on an early bird game. Not a big win - but a win none the less:)
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Ok, you may blame this on the pregnancy, but I am totally crying my eyes out. I know this journey, and I know what temptations are around every corner. I also know how amazingly wonderful the Jaycees food is- that was one of the reasons I myself used to go there for Bingo. Instead of making the decision to just deal with it and nibble on what was there, you put your goals on your plate. So, I want to tell you, shouting at the top of my lungs (too bad you can't hear me!)... WAY TO GO!!! YOU ROCK!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you, and once again, and am so excited to continue to ride with you on this journey!!