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To Missy and James
Thank you for your courage to share It's Time.. May your words inspire and help others walking the same lane. May your story begin book 2 in a blanket full of joy in your arms.Even though I have mourned, I understand not a whit of what you are going through. I cannot imagine the grief and the pain and anguish you both have experienced over and over. Praying for you and baby Smith.
Much love to you both.
Carol
Monday, November 16, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
The Struggle is Real
The Struggle is Real
This morning, I lugged my computer bag out to the car, opened the trunk and what did I see? My Dear Husband (DH) had a stash of cakes, cookies and pies in there. I found another stash of cookies stored with the coffee beans. It was bad enough I saw those first thing this morning. And then the trunk full of temptation! The nerve! Bakery chocolate Ho Hos, no less, hanging out with chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin pie, a vanilla bundt cake and cupcakes! WHO CAN RESIST? AM I STEEL?
Last week, I found another hidden cache of cookies with the olive oil. Really!?? I married a walking sweet tooth who weighs 120 pounds soaking wet with boots and a belt buckle! No weight problem there. His lab work is beautiful. No blood sugar issues at all. This is not fair.
Don't get me wrong. I have experienced victories. My pants are one size smaller now since the first Ketopia 10 Day Reset. I feel better. My brain is working again. I have energy out the whazzoo. Then I find stashes of cookies! IN THE TRUNK. AND With the coffee. AND With the olive oil. GRRRR!
On a positive note, I lost 2 pounds since logging back on to MyFitness Pal a couple of days ago. This app tracks foods eaten, counts calories, carbs, fats and proteins. I paired it up with Pedometer Pace which tracks sleep, water intake, and how much exercise I get. It has been essential to my success. (Without it, I went over the carb limit.)
Last week I ran out of Dough Bites. I succumbed to the temptation when I found his stash. My excuse was that I was out of Dough Bites. My excuse was that I am mad and this will SHOW HIM! I thought to myself, that if I fail, it is all HIS fault.
Ha! That did not show him anything. It did not affect him at all. It showed me my own flesh and weakness. It showed me what is really buried deep down inside. UGLY. It is not him. It is me.
Today, I held firm. I did not eat an additional Dough Bite to get through it. I resisted the cookies. Partly, because I lost 2 pounds and I feel inspired and successful. Partly, because I just got mad. I got angry that it was there. I got mad that I still wanted a cookie. I got mad that last week I caved in to the struggle.
I am playing for keeps in front of God and everyone. I am determined to win over my taste buds and these blatant temptations. I must lead myself so I can lead and inspire others. Even though the odds seem stacked against me, the determination to break free will prevail, regardless of the things around me. This is not a matter of what DH does. This is a matter of what is in my heart, of what is the real issue INSIDE.
It is not his fault I ate the cookies. I chose. Sugar is everywhere! I do not blame anyone else who eats sugary cookies around me. If I eat one, that is on me, not on any one else. Why blame DH for his stash?
So if you can relate to this same struggle, take heart. You are not alone. Choose to stay the course. You, too, shall prevail. We will win together. Cookies crumble!
Let's blast some more fat.
Getting fit with you,
Dr. Carol ND.
www.simplebusiness.us
This morning, I lugged my computer bag out to the car, opened the trunk and what did I see? My Dear Husband (DH) had a stash of cakes, cookies and pies in there. I found another stash of cookies stored with the coffee beans. It was bad enough I saw those first thing this morning. And then the trunk full of temptation! The nerve! Bakery chocolate Ho Hos, no less, hanging out with chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin pie, a vanilla bundt cake and cupcakes! WHO CAN RESIST? AM I STEEL?
Don't get me wrong. I have experienced victories. My pants are one size smaller now since the first Ketopia 10 Day Reset. I feel better. My brain is working again. I have energy out the whazzoo. Then I find stashes of cookies! IN THE TRUNK. AND With the coffee. AND With the olive oil. GRRRR!
On a positive note, I lost 2 pounds since logging back on to MyFitness Pal a couple of days ago. This app tracks foods eaten, counts calories, carbs, fats and proteins. I paired it up with Pedometer Pace which tracks sleep, water intake, and how much exercise I get. It has been essential to my success. (Without it, I went over the carb limit.)
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Last week I ran out of Dough Bites. I succumbed to the temptation when I found his stash. My excuse was that I was out of Dough Bites. My excuse was that I am mad and this will SHOW HIM! I thought to myself, that if I fail, it is all HIS fault.
Ha! That did not show him anything. It did not affect him at all. It showed me my own flesh and weakness. It showed me what is really buried deep down inside. UGLY. It is not him. It is me.
Today, I held firm. I did not eat an additional Dough Bite to get through it. I resisted the cookies. Partly, because I lost 2 pounds and I feel inspired and successful. Partly, because I just got mad. I got angry that it was there. I got mad that I still wanted a cookie. I got mad that last week I caved in to the struggle.
THIS IS FOR REAL!!! Can you relate?
I am playing for keeps in front of God and everyone. I am determined to win over my taste buds and these blatant temptations. I must lead myself so I can lead and inspire others. Even though the odds seem stacked against me, the determination to break free will prevail, regardless of the things around me. This is not a matter of what DH does. This is a matter of what is in my heart, of what is the real issue INSIDE.
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It is not his fault I ate the cookies. I chose. Sugar is everywhere! I do not blame anyone else who eats sugary cookies around me. If I eat one, that is on me, not on any one else. Why blame DH for his stash?
So if you can relate to this same struggle, take heart. You are not alone. Choose to stay the course. You, too, shall prevail. We will win together. Cookies crumble!
Let's blast some more fat.
Getting fit with you,
Dr. Carol ND.
www.simplebusiness.us
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