Fighting For A Life Worth Living

Day 21- Act and React Part 2

I am very excited to share part 2 with you. I knew that today I would be faced with a test. The test being; Have I changed during the last few weeks or not? I am happy to announce I have in fact made significant progress! Given my background of eating out more often than I should and how easy it is for me to sink back into that lifestyle, I was very hesitant when I was invited to a birthday dinner at a restaurant, complete with cake and ice cream to follow. I was afraid I would have a yearning to eat out again. I knew I had to make a conscience decision to get back on track today, and I did it! We went to the grocery store to get food for this week and I could have easily been tempted on 3 different occasions, but I left the store temptation free and the best part is that when I left I had no feelings of numbness. I had simply went to a store, got my groceries, and left. Being my quirky self, once all the cold foods were put away, I played Demi Lovato's Confident and danced to celebrate. I really did feel confident and that is a wonderful feeling, But wait that's not all!

As you know I have been worried about certain days I have planned in my near future. I am afraid these days will throw me back into past habits I have no intentions of going back to. I am particularly worried about spending a week with my parents who always eat out. I have been pondering a solution to my problem since I found out I am going to be going there. Tonight I found my solution. While talking with my mom I asked her, "On average how many times a week do you typically eat out?" She didn't give me a good answer, but she didn't need to. I know they eat out almost daily. What she did say was that she had been meaning to talk to me so we could make a menu for the week I am there. She continued saying that they are wanting to eat better and want to make sure I can continue my healthy efforts while I am there. Once again I have been worrying about nothing.

I have a friend who is spending a week with us in July and I know she is wanting to eat at a few places. Once again I am trying to figure out how to make her happy and to be healthy as well. I guess I know what I will be talking to her about on our next phone call. Who knew trying to live a healthier lifestyle could also teach me stress relief?