Before I had my children, I was about 30 lbs heavier than I am now. I have managed to keep the weight off for 2 years. I have done well, denying myself all kinds of pleasures. I have been to baby showers, bridal showers, weddings, parties, etc only allowing myself to eat from the vegetable or fruit tray. I have changed my eating habits completely, skipping countless meals when I had overindulged prior, giving up meat, cheese, mayo, ranch dressing and french fries. I no longer drink regular soda, opting not to drink my calories (except when alcohol is involved.) I planned my meals and snacks, eating at home BEFORE going to a party where there may be delicious foods to tempt me. I kept this up for 2 solid years, slipping only occasionally and only when planned. That is until Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving was a free for all. The Ellen Clan went to the lake. Travis, the kids and I went down a few days early so we could go to Nashville and spend some quality time together. Along with quality time with the family, I got some serious quality time with food. I ate, ate and ate and then I ate some more.
Since that weekend, EVERY SINGLE MONDAY I say "It's time to get serious. This has to end or you'll end up the same way you were before." By Monday night, I am eating corn dogs, macaroni and cheese and french fries with mayo and BBQ sauce. Where has my self control gone? Where did the skinny girl run off to? I'll tell you where - she's at Skyline! She is picking the leftover cheese off of her children's plates, sneaking drinks of the chocolate milk, and saying "just one more bite, how much damage can it do?" I'll tell you how much damage it can do- MY PANTS ARE TOO TIGHT!!! I can't believe it, I am on that path again. Soon I'll be out eating my husband again and some one will ask me when my baby is due because my belly is hanging OVER my pants. I have to get control of myself. I have to dig down deep and JUST SAY NO! How hard can it be? I did it before, I can do it again, right?
We will see how hard it is going to be. This time I am going to do it. I am sticking to my guns. Please keep all delicious foods away from me. I don't want to see any chocolate, cookies, anything deep fried or covered with cheese, no dipping sauces, ice cream, chips and for goodness sake, NO NACHOS!
I will let you know when my pants fit again...
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This made me laugh out loud!!! I love that the skinny chic is at skyline picking cheese off the plate!! You are STILL a skinny chic and if it helps I still wanna push you over. As soon as I get the baby out I will be on the same path trying to fit back into anything without elastic again, so maybe we can help each other out :)
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