CHALLENGES

Challenges have become a way of life - especially the older I get.  But without challenges, you cannot have success, right?

One of the things I really like about the Weight Watchers program is that it is a "lifestyle change" and not a "diet".  I have come to realize that I have to allow myself to relax once in a while on this journey and enjoy my life and the people in it.  I can't always say no, but I can always try and make better choices.

This past weekend my husband and I went away to Lancaster,PA with two of our favorite people.  So now I have two dinners, two breakfasts and one lunch to try and deal with.  I was very proud of myself.  I knew the last night we were there was a dinner theater and I had already decided I was just going to allow myself to take the night off for that meal, but I had the others to still deal with.  Here's where the "better choices" came in.  Breakfast buffets are especially tough for me because I LOVE breakfast - bacon, waffles, oh yum.  I didn't even go over to that side of the buffet - I went right over and got my yogurt, my box of cheerios, and my fruit, sat down and didn't go back up - I was full and enjoyed it.  The second day at the breakfast buffet, I opted for a bowl of delicious oatmeal with craisins and apple - again so good and I was very satisfied.

Lunch we hit up Panera - you can always find better choices here so that was easy.  And Ruby Tuesday was my friend the first night with the wonderful salad bar they have and their fit and trim grilled tilapia.

So I survived the challenge of the weekend and even though I know I consumed more calories than I normally would have, I still made better choices and had a great time!!!  A true success if you ask me.

Until next time............