So the mind games begin........

I really am not a fan of this point in the weight loss process. However, I am glad it is now at the beginning because I know that I will get over it and it will be smooth sailing from here.

This is now the fun part of the challenge. I am shocked it has arrived so soon, but it is now here. You all know this place. The moment where you have to fight with your mind to accomplish a task you did well the day before. The moment where the cravings resurface with a vengeance. You know that moment....Well it has reared it's ugly heard in my world (grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr).

Yesterday I went for an 1hr and 21 minute walk (the time it takes to circle Hidden Valley). It was great and of course Xman loves it. I even bumped into an old friend along the way who had a baby recently. Then I came home, got ready, and went to my friends house for a Baby deck pool party. Fun, right? Yes, for the kids, and great conversation with the adults, but the food well that is another story. I did not go into this one prepared. In front of me was hot dogs, smokies, chips, cupcakes, and lots of veggies. Now the decision process has begun and my junk food tooth is now talking to me.

I fixed a plate that under those circumstances was impressive. I had a hot dog, but had LOTS of veggies and ten chips. I did not indulge in a cupcake, because that would have been over kill. I was impressed. They were telling me that it alright, while they are all eating about 2 to 3 smokies a piece with lots of chips, cupcakes, etc.... and they were all talking about their weight watchers, or whatever plan they are on to lose weight. Definitely know now to make sure I bring my own equipment to the next game like that. Preparation is key and no excuse why I shouldn't have been prepared. Now I will have to do doable the work out today or tomorrow to make up for the indulgence, why do this really, lol. But no beating myself up, move forward.

The moral of this story is, that preparation is key and I get it now. I should have planned what I would have ate. I should have asked Jody what was on the menu and went in prepared to ward off certain things. Progress can be a slow process I guess.

Man oh man I love this blog!