On the heels of an amazingly successful week of work, parties, and NOT succumbing to even just a taste of the birthday cakes (yes, there were two), munchies, and left over sweets from Christmas, I was kind of worn out on Saturday morning. The last party of the week broke up just before 11 Friday night and as I laid my head on the pillow next to my happy husband, I felt quite proud of myself for not giving in to all the temptations I had faced.
But, Saturday came and I relaxed . . . didn't do any planning for the day's food. Unfortunately, my trusty fall-back salad was also gone, and wouldn't you know it, I woke up hungry, really hungry.
Thus, the end of a week that was filled with victories started to come undone. Like Big Mac undone. And a mini $100,000 candy bar undone. And, chips and salsa undone.
As I sat thinking about it all, I realized that the Big Mac could have been replaced easily with a Subway sandwich for a fraction of the fat, and the chips that accompanied the healthy salsa could have been what my friend Heidi made, Kale Chips, a recipe I've been really wanting to try. And the candy bar? Just totally not even worth it.
But, I was tired. And feeling a bit of entitlement after resisting so many things all week. After I finished licking my fingers and enjoying the lingering taste of my chosen sins, I decided that while a Big Mac (metaphorically speaking of course) doesn't add much nutrition to my body, maybe the whole faux pas could teach, even inform my 2010 goals of a thing or two.
Seriously? I was skeptical too that a Big Mac would have anything valuable to say. But, here's my takeaway from my drive-thru snafu:
A PLANNED afternoon of indulgence is better than an unplanned one.
Not too deep I know, but what can we really expect from a Big Mac anyway?
What do you guys think? When we have a particularly challenging week and succeed at resisting the temptations, should we schedule a reward?
Talk to me,
Cheryl
P.S. Seriously, guys, I messed up but thankfully all the resisting that I did manage netted me a nice weight loss - down 3.6 pounds this past week! Woo hoo!
Yes, I believe in rewards, but after reading all the weight loss books about rewarding one's self, is that it shouldn't be done in the form of food. Rather a pedicure or a movie or something you wouldn't normally do. However, I do believe like you stated in planned indulgences. Know what you are going to eat and look forward to it. As you know I also cheated this week. I do know had I planned on that Pizza I would have likely done more work-out to warrant it. There's my thoughts. NICE WORK Cheryl. You did a great job!
ReplyDeletei'm not sure about scheduling rewards but sometimes it's nice to look forward to something special. Looks like you garnered wisdom from your drive-thru snafu {cute} so keep moving forward! Congrats on 3.6 lbs of victory!
ReplyDelete"Fail to plan. Plan to fail." Been there done that too! I like that you didn't give up. And you reflected on how you arrived there so next time ... Thanks for the encouragement to continue!
ReplyDeleteSchedule a reward before a workout or straight after. ;) That's what I do.
ReplyDeleteI really think your scale needs to have a talk with my scale, LOL.
ReplyDeleteYes, what relaly can we expect from a big mac, you totally had me rolling there.
I have some friends that have cheat days, or cheat meals. Where they plan to allow off plan things during that chosen time. It seems to work OK for them. I personally have such a hard time getting back on track that I don't...but then I sometimes end up with 'bad days' and wonder if I allowed it occassionally I wouldn't?? Sorry, writing a book. Great post!
It’s cool that a hamburger can be a teacher. I realize that I need to be thinking subway not mcd too. I am glad that the cakes are gone so that my sugar intake can be reduced too. I am impressed with the strength that I see in you Honey! Whoohoo!
ReplyDeleteHer Hubs
A friend and I are PLANNING to take a mutual friend to tea in Williamsburg on the 27th. I am PLANNING on spending $20 for my portion of tiny sandwiches and sweets and a scone with clotted cream. I am PLANNING on breaking my diet for that one meal and going right back to the discipline I am holding to for my 2010. I was also fussed at today for not taking my Omega 3s and drinking the required amount of water. It seems we all have some improvements to make over this week!
ReplyDeleteI am happy for you that you have a supportive husband :o)
Ellen
I think my fear has been like Kat's . . . falling off the wagon only to stay off of it for awhile. And, the moment I say I can never have something again is the moment I will probably start wanting/craving it.
ReplyDeleteAnd, sounds like hubs is coming around too. ;) Good shift in your thinking, love.