Self Control!!!

[Cindy75]

So I work in a medical office and our pharmaceutical reps are always bringing by pens, post it's, cool little things like that. Well I walk into the break room this morning and HOLY COW there were 2 boxes of gourmet cupcakes, a box of cookies, chocolate covered pecans, caramel covered pecans and a whole bunch of other stuff that's just sugar disguised as a pastry!! The rep says "merry christmas, i brought everyone presents!!" I said "uhhh... a coach purse would do much better!" LOL!!! I have a great working relationship with this particular rep (we always exchange what "diet" we are on this week) and I explained to him that I was cutting wayyyyyy back on my sugar intake and that I was no longer on a diet. So I told him all about the book and walked away with NO little sugar devils! YAY me!!! (wow... still can't believe I did that!!)

[mouseissue]

I'm proud of you Cindy!

Taking control of your life and of your food is the way to better health!

[Maddysmom]

Way to go Cindy!    Oh, and by the way....LOVE your profile picture!  You are beautiful!!!

[eliruthy]

YAY!!!  Always remember, SKINNY TASTES BETTER!!!!!!!!!

[Cindy75]

Thanks you guys!!! Y'all are sooo awesome!!! And awww thanks Maddysmom! You are very B E A Utiful yourself!!

[bigjoe]

Hi Cindy75

Its tough this time of year. Everyone brining in something or having potlucks, etc. I find people think you are anti-social when u avoid the get together's and there is bad food . The truth is I try to avoid temptation!!!

Good job in taking control... I did pretty good this week but could do better.

We can do it!

Joe

[Doug Varrieur]

Well done Cindy!!! 

[umpa]

I am very proud of you  all!! Its a amazing feeling when you take control of your life!!

[izzet]

You should be very proud of yourself.  One reason that I am glad that I am not working in an office anymore...the temptation of the seasonal goodies.  That's why I always keep my yummy protein bars or some other low carb yummy with me so I'm not tempted.  Hubby however does work at an office and the donuts and other goodies just jump into his mouth and attack him he says...um....yeah...right. lol

[mouseissue]

... Hubby however does work at an office and the donuts and other goodies just jump into his mouth and attack him he says...um....yeah...right. lol

Hi izzet!

Donuts and other high carb goodies can jump into our mouths quite easily... BUT... They need to use our arms to pole vault in!

[mouseissue]

Hi Marty!

That's EXACTLY how to beat those temptations... BE PREPARED!
Kudos to you!!!

[Rena]

Great job!

This is a tough time of year. We've already been sent a huge box of Dole chocolate covered pineapple and some malted milk balls. Even though people know I eat low-carb, they still send this stuff. Both came from my SIL from Disneyland. LOL -- it's a good thing she doesn't know how much I love their chocolate covered coconut patties shaped like Mickey Mouse. Ha!

But Christmas can be hard. You did good!

[SherriPie]

If you can walk away from that this early on FTS, you can do anything! Great job!

[Cindy75]

Thanks everyone for the nice words!!

I always find the weekends hard for me. I always say "oh this one meal won't hurt" and I end up eating the wrong things when we go out for dinner. Well not this weekend! Not one time did I stray from my new way of life!! It felt so good!!!

[mouseissue]

Thanks everyone for the nice words!!

I always find the weekends hard for me. I always say "oh this one meal won't hurt" and I end up eating the wrong things when we go out for dinner. Well not this weekend! Not one time did I stray from my new way of life!! It felt so good!!!

Hi Cindy!

KUDOS!!!

In addition to being prepared, commitment and determination are also important tools to be successful at just about ANYTHING!
That feeling of being able to stick to your guns is so rewarding... It's almost like a rich dessert in itself!