Fighting temptation

Hi all~ I work the midnight shift and work 12 hour nights. Well as you know, those Girlscout cookies are surfacing. Last night, I was sooooo proud of myself~ there was thin mints and samoas on the counter all night long. I didn't eat one..zip..nada..nothing..and you know what, it didn't bother me either. Everytime I passed the counter I would think, oh maybe just a taste of it and that's all..I'll take a small bite and throw the rest away..but I made it and fought through the temptation. I have really been trying hard this week to keep on track and re-evaluating my choices and talking things through in my head about if I really want to eat something that has no nutritional value. I found something that has helped me this week too...I found the worst, full length picture that I have of myself at my highest weight and I carry that with me at work and if I'm away from home. I take a look at it when the head hunger and cravings start and it really helps me. I say to myself..do you really want to go back to that?? Do you really want to eat that?? Anyways, I'm starting to ramble and I need to get some sleep. Thought I would share that with you all

Congratulations on your temptation fighting!!! Girl Scout cookies aren't too easy to fight either! Good for you! Carol

Thanks Carol It's by no means easy!! I love sweets and especially those samoas lol

Temptation. You are my hero. Unfortunatly, I haven't been as strong as you. I am going to try the picture thing. I get stressed then I grab chocolate. I have even tried ice cream but that makes me dump and just ain't worth it. I rationalize that a little won't hurt me but reality is - it doesn't help either. My action plan for the stress today is to get up and take a walk around the office - not to the snack bin.

That's sweet of you Glenda I have found that I only dump on greasy foods..gosh I wish I would dump on the sugar. I tried sweets around Christmas time (just a taste..I rationalized too that a little wouldn't hurt)..I just didn't have the will power to stop myself. You're fortunate that you dump on the ice cream..it helps you stay away from it. I hope the picture thing helps you stay focused Take care!

Gosh I wish that worked for me. I have a horrible time fighting temptation. I took a road trip this week and ended up eating a hole 99 cent bag of cheetoes and a bag of pig skins. Crazy! I just pray that will not become the norm. Deb 392/291/225

Deb~ If you're like me, I crave salt like crazy and the only thing that satisfies it is the chips. I was good last week and didn't have any of it. I tried the picture thing to see if I can find something that helps me mentally to stay away from the "crap". At least you're acknowledging that those cheetoes and pig skins are a problem for you...that's the first step just keep your head up!!

"CONGRATULATIONS" DO THE HAPPY DANCE I know what you mean I live 3 houses from a bakery also my hubby loves to cook !So right from the start I told myself no way I'm not going back to the 300's again .KEEP THAT PICTURE AT HAND AT ALL TIMES . Keep up the great job. *hugs sue

Thanks SUE I'm sure it's hard for you living that close to a bakery. I know it's probably hard for you to deal with that, especially when it starts smelling real good. I'm proud of you for not going there