First things first, I haven't been able to poke around at other people's blogs. The stable is still a bit unstable and I just haven't had the time to really reflect on myself or visit my friend's blogs. Mrs. C is finishing up her treatments and the results have been stunning. She was offically let go yesterday, but she actually applied for a job at the same place of employment that starts mid to end of Novemember....so here's hoping. In the meantime, I hope to get to some other's blogs and catch up.
Now for what's really been on my mind.
All day today a phrase has been stuck in my head: "The Clydesdale Jogger loves himself too much to eat that chocolate chip cookie." Yes, there are times I think in third person.
I'm not sure where the phrase came from, but I'm glad it has popped up. For one thing, my mother in law is staying with us while Mrs. C is recovering and she makes excellent baked goods. For another, it has been flexible enough to hold on to and get through the impulsive cravings that I have. While the phrase remains chocolate chip cookies, it came up when I considered the bowl of candy corn on N's desk, or the chocolate in the reference department, or stopping by McDonald's for a nasty cheezburger (because who would know? I can throw the evidence away in the dumpster alley before I go in to administration for a meeting). But, dammit, Clydesdale Jogger loves himself too much to eat these things.
Hopefully this device will help at least in the short run. What sort of devices have you all found useful?
I've used the "You can have that Friday" device, which sometimes works.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm a calorie-counter so for me, if I can get whatever the item is to fit into today's calories, it's mine-all-mine.
And if not, can I get half?
Half solves a world of problems.
That works? Maybe Painie should start loving herself too much to eat the cookie!
ReplyDeleteI run myself down a lot. But in the past week, after thinking a thought like "Way to go Lucas, you moron!" I have been adding "But I love you!" afterwards. And I actually am feeling the love.
ReplyDeleteIt's pretty great.
Calorie counting on SparkPeople has definitely helped. I know I'm accountable, and it ends up being a game of sorts to make things add up in a way that is pleasing. But really, what has helped most has been finally seeing some results from all the exercise and diet. It's so frustrating to put in the work, make the sacrifices, and yet not see results. Sure, it's great to know that one is getting healthier, but a little external validation is the encouragement I need.
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