When food is layed out like a buffet where you can graze like a cow, you more than likely will. Having a plan before putting yourself in that situation helps. I knew there'd be a vegetable tray and sandwich trays so I had already planned what I would eat before I left my house. Of course there were those yummy desserts, like King Cake, store bought and home made. Good thing I'm a picky eater and don't like filling in my king cake. That helped that temptation of wanting something sweet.
So, you see, there really is a such thing as will power and apparently I do have it! I always thought that was something skinny folks made up to make fat people feel bad! Guess not. What excites me about this new found will power is that my 10 year old son, Peyton, went to a birthday party today and when I went to pick him up a random mom pulled me to the side and said how proud I would be of him. She then told me that when the cake was being handed out, Peyton said he didn't want any because our family was now eating healthier and trying to stay away from junk food and he wouldn't feel right having a piece knowing how hard I was trying to lose weight!! She said he then turned around and walked away. How awesome is that! Of course he could have had a piece of a cake. But the fact that he, being 10 years old, had the will power to turn the cake down, at a friends birthday party is proof that anyone can and should be able to just walk away.
I know there will be many more temptations thrown my way, but making smart, healthy decisions is just what I will have to do!
Have a great weekend
Katie
My motivational quote for the day!
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