SURVIVED ...

WELL  I survived ... I knew I would ... I really had No desire to eat what was there it was just the idea that I  did not have the option to do what I wanted to do..  wait let me rephrase... I guess what I mean is.. since I had CHOSEN not EAT those things it was my decision ... however I knew the  reprecussion of my actions would be  unfair to me... Last year I never thought of those things... I grabbed 3 or 4 slices of pizza, I ate cake, and muffins, I ate chips and anything else that  struck my fancy ...NOW the axis is different.... and I really am okay with it.... today was much easier.. not sure exactly why but it was...

Okay  thats it for today I am pooped... 

WELCOME TO MY WORLD

This is just to give you an idea of what our shows are like.. This is a holiday show too so it's big.. Down on other aisles you will find  fried chicken, sausage sandwiches, fresh coffee, sodas ( the good thing is that cokes booth is down from ours so I get all the diet coke I want.. If needed. Otherwise it's my water propel zero and bars, pretzels and cereal..  The grease smell looms heavy around us, fried fish, Mac and cheese and a host of processed choices..if I turn around bread pudding is under warming lamps...people walk by with a assortment of sweets or sandwiches munching contently as they order product for their  stores.. Hamburgers.. Pizzas and so forth ...breads hotdogs.. Way down one aisle is produce...apples onions.. Bagged salads...dressings... Then grocery items... Cookies chips, bacon. Chicken ...  Everybody is frying and warming away... And so the day begins... My cooler is loaded and by my side ...I am content but partly envious..it is not easy .. I know my path but am so overstimulated from the swirling smells and visuals... I do not crave it or want it ..it is just ...  I miss grabbing mini muffins cookies cakes pizza ...whatever I want... It's a reign on freedom of choice... Of choice .....my choice... My four seconds of taste vs. my life....MY LIFE WINS AGAIN!!!!😀

Where I sit...

MILESTONE REACHED around 50 more to go

25.4 pounds gone forever ... Best advice..look in the mirror at yourself naked ...is this who you want to be....?? If so, than congratulations - if not...then time to take a leap of faith and do something..time does not get on your side until you make a decision to change...until you make a commitment to yourself .. Until you JUMP... 

I had two choices bariatric surgery or TSFL -TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE a Medifast fueled program.. To learn more please view my coaches page on the tsfl website..   yourcoachlaura.tsfl.com.

You and only you can decide what will work for you... It will not be easy..  But it will be worth it.. My rule is the 4 second rule.. Ask yourself...  Which is more important 4 seconds of taste or your life..my answer. MY LIFE. I hope that is your answer too..

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Did you know that many unhealthy food choices use the colors red and gold in their packaging or advertising because apparently those colors promote hunger.. Think of McDonald's Wendy's Burger King .. Little Debbie ..Denny's..and that's just a few... Not all junk foods are packaged that way but a great many have those colors... I thought about mfs yellow packaging.... It's a faded yellow does it have the same effect.????.. To me not really... However look at McDonald's bright  colors...or Cheese It's ... Or Pringles...it's kind of a interesting thought .. Was just watching a special on childhood obesity on HBO...

Holidays and a baby

We were blessed to welcome Steve's third grandchild on Tuesday ... a little girl.. She is the first Granddaughter too so it has been a lot of fun...

I survived the Rosh Hashanah lunch yesterday ..I have to say it was hard... Every food I loved .. I peeked at the buffet and saw corn pudding, BBQ chicken wings, sweet and sour meatballs,brisket, jello,green beans ( sugar added I am sure) potatoes, brownies, apple cake, cookies dipped in chocolate, challah , honey and sliced apples..salad  drenched in dressing..and other treats too.including appetizers..... But I focused on family and got through it... 

I thought a lot about the 4 seconds of taste in my mouth and asked myself is that food really worth my life..life won...