Yes....I should extend myself grace. I realize this is a weight loss journey. However, I can't extend grace to myself when I overeat in a premeditated setting. Nathan and I had a date on Monday night and AS we were walking into the restaurant I remember thinking "ask them NOT to bring chips and salsa". However, when the chips came I ate my weight in guacamole. I also didn't mind ordering dinner after I gorged myself. Yes, the conversation was nice. I enjoyed my husband's uninterrupted time IMMENSELY, BUT I didn't make wise choices and I could have. I should have ordered a salad. I could have.... You get the drift.
Yes, sometimes there are unavoidable bobbles when it comes to eating/overeating. However, I could have avoided the pineapple casserole at last nights dinner. I could have made a different choice at Avocado's on Monday night. I don't have to buy sweets at the grocery store. I CAN decide to eat healthy, "real" foods.
Grace...yes there is grace. Today IS a new day. Each meal holds its own choices. However, I HAVE to keep it real. I have to grow from my mistakes and I have to keep on keeping on in this journey.
Thanks for letting me rant. Today I WILL be under my calorie goal. Today I WILL move my body. Today I will plan my meals and feel good about them. Today I WILL drink enough water. Today I will remember that I've lost 100+ pounds BUT I have more to lose and that can't happen if I keep ignoring the small things.
Have a good day and yes I'm thankful for God's grace that even allowed me a four hundred and seventy second chance (ok...maybe I exaggerated a bit) to lose weight.
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