Things you did right

Hi all,  I've been reading the book "Life is Hard, Food is Easy". It's a really good  book about emotional eating. One of the suggestions that the author makes is to focus on what you did RIGHT today, not on what you did wrong.  I think that sounds like a good idea, so I'm starting out and hope that some of you will participate. I had scrambled eggs for breakfast and resisted the slice of toast that I would like to have had. I ate a piece of whole fruit on the way to work. I only ate one carton of yogurt at lunch when I wanted (and could have eaten) two!! I walked the "long way" to the post office and took the stairs as often as possible. I drank my protein shake for my mid-afternoon snack. I resisted the urge to buy M&M's. What are some things that you have done right today? Let's try focusing on that for a few days and see what happens!!!       Hugs,   Piggybabe

What a great idea.  It is so easy to focus on the negative rather than highlight the positive.  Our self-talk is so important to our success.  I guess for some strange reason we tend to think that the good choices don't really count, as that's what we should be doing anyway.  Kind of like not praising a child for cleaning his or her room but getting on them when they don't.   Good job on your right choices. I had the meals that I planned for both breakfast and lunch. I didn't get the crunchy, bad carb snack that I thought about to go with my lunch. I have my 64 oz. of water in for the day. Sally

Good job Sally. I do think that it may help us to focus on the right things. Thanks for responding! I'm very proud of us!!!   Hugs,   Piggy

I love this idea.....I resisted the urge to eat Ritz crackers. I ate grapes for a snack and a protein bar to up my protein. I walked 4 miles today.   I have been positive all day to everyone I encountered.

Good Job!! I like the way you listed a "non-food" positive!! I'm also VERY impressed with your walking!!!  Keep up the good work and thanks for posting!!    Hugs,     Piggybabe

where can i get this book? jen

I borrowed the copy I am reading from our local library. It is not a new book, so it should be easy to find almost anywhere. Check Amazon.com or E-bay for a copy at the best prices if you want to buy it. I usually like to borrow books from the Library and read them first to see if it's really something I want to spend money on. This is one that I will want to buy and it has an accompanying workbook that I will probably buy as well.  Actually, you can go to foodiseasy.com and buy the book and the workbook for one price!!! Thanks for responding!!      Hugs,    Piggybabe

Great idea! I hit the gym for a solid hour of hard work. I DID NOT buy the hershey bar I wanted. I drank over 100 ozs of water. My protein shake was my mid morning snack. I stuck to my eating plan. Have a great day!

Thanks for the reply Donna!  Sounds like you had a successful day.  I'm very happy for you!!! Hugs,   Piggy