It's Saturday morning and I took a sneak peak at my weight and my abdominal measurements. It looks really good for me. I am liking the ease of the shakes for my breakfast and my lunch. I really, truly feel full and I don't feel like snacking at all.
I can't say that I have been totally off sugar, because, I have admitted to eating birthday cake and other bites of things from time to time. But certainly, my white refined sugar, flour category has been reduced significantly. Also, no more diet sodas. I really don't miss them. This surprises me.
Doug and I went out to eat last night, and it was 9:00 p.m. by the time we got there. We went to Applebee's and I made great choices. I ordered something that was a special that usually comes with roasted potatoes and a nice buttery roasted garlic sauce. I asked for them to just grill the chicken breast and to just give me steamed broccoli on the side. I was very satisfied, and even had a few bites of chicken to take home.
I try to tell myself, it is about the companionship and the experience than the food itself. I was enjoying a lovely evening with my husband. I focused on our conversation instead of all the food that I saw passing by to other tables!! LOL
So, today was a relaxing day in the morning, but then we had to go to oversee some auditions for the youth musical for this summer's youth conference at church. We came home and went out with Catherine and Benjamin to .....wait for it....Applebee's again! Catherine didn't want to pick, but she said she would pay. No one else cared where we went. I already knew that I could choose wisely at that restaurant.
I got a grilled chicken salad. I used maybe 2 tsp of a no fat Italian. Usually I leave a restaurant feeling full and heavy and yucky. Two nights in a row and I leave feeling satisfied and light. I like this. I like this very much.
They say it takes 21 days to make a habit. I am almost there. I really do believe that I can incorporate these products into my life regularly. VERY optimistic!
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