Day 3- Challenges

Hi friends!

I made it to day 3! When I woke up this morning I was proud of myself for getting through these first few days. I didn't feel as drawn out as I did yesterday, so my body must be getting used to all of this. My morning and afternoon went great with no cravings or withdrawls. But tonight was Bunco night and the lady that hosted it here at my house had some pretty tempting food. While she was here preparing everything, I thought "Oh no....how am I going to do this?" By the time everyone arrived I was so hungry, and worried for myself. I have come this far and I do not want to blow it. I let everyone else in the group get their food first and was patient till it was my turn. I told myself that it would only make me feel terrible mentally and physically if I caved in and made poor choices. I feel like I did good. I loaded up my plate with salad and a half of turkey steak.

I had to pass on dessert. Then the hostess asked me "WHY." I was honest and told her exactly what I was doing. She then said that I should have told her about my diet and she could have modified everything. Seriously? I mean, this is real life. I need to adapt to situations....they don't need to adapt to me. She was ceratinly sweet for saying so, and I appreciate it, but I told her there was no need for that. This is where real life is setting in. For the past few days I have been hiding in the comfort of my home where I can stick to my plan safe and sound. But I knew it wouldn't last forever! Tonight was the beginning of many challenges I am going to face. I need to learn to adapt and make the right choices. "The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what we want most for what we want for the moment." Have you ever heard this saying? It rings so true. I want more than anything to be at my healthy goal weight and look and feel good. So I did not live for the moment. I am stronger than I thought :)

My meal plan for today:

Breakfast-
3 oz. baked turkey breast
2 scrambled egg whites
1 c. green tea sweetened with Truvia
32 oz. water

Mid-morning snack-
1 c. sliced strawberries
16 oz. water

Lunch-
Tuna on lettuce wedge
10 baby carrots
20 almonds
16 oz. water

Mid-afternoon snack-
Smoothie with 1 c. almond milk, handful of spinach, one apple and 1/2 c. blueberries
16 oz. water

Dinner-
2 c. mixed green salad with tomatoes and low-cal Italian dressing
2 oz. turkey steak

No after dinner snack

Goodnight everyone! See you tomorrow....