Sooo Tempting...

And my real temptation begins.  People are faced with different temptations.  Some are tempted more by drugs, some by alcohol, I am tempted by CAKE!  I have TWO cakes to make for this weekend.  I knew it would eventually happen, but I’ve dreaded this part since I decided to change my eating habits.  I can probably blame the last few pounds I’ve packed on, on my cake decorating.  After each cake class, I had to do something with the cakes I made-so we ate them.  I love, love, love icing.  And I’m definitely a taste-tester, as any good cook should be.  The problem is, I taste of the icing while I’m making it, after I make it, while I’m decorating, and if I have any left, I taste of it again before I put it in the fridge.  I made the first cake last night, and I did so well!  I did taste of the icing, but after I found out that it tasted fine, I stopped tasting!  Extra icing in the bowl went down the drain.  Extra icing in the decorating bags…trash.  The first cake has been picked up and is out of the house, and I’ll make the other one tomorrow.  The plate of cupcakes that my sweet mother-in-law sent home with the kids are in the kitchen, missing only 2-because I sent them to school with the kids.  Oh yeah, I can do this!!

Temptation number 2-Endless Shrimp

I had to take Scott to Florence yesterday evening.  And the place we had to go to, just happened to be next to Red Lobster-YUMMY!  Ok, seafood is good for you, right?  Yes, but its better if it is cooked in a healthy way and eaten in moderation.  I ordered endless shrimp.  Not for the quantity, but for the variety. And no, I didn’t eat it all. I ordered a salad.  My other side was mashed potatoes, but I ate a few bites and gave the rest to Scott.  And no dinner at Red Lobster is complete without a biscuit-ONE BISCUIT!  Sounds like I blew it, right?  Maybe so.  But I made up for it.  First of all, that was the only meal I ate yesterday, besides a cereal bar just to get rid of the jitters and boost my blood sugar.  I know, you’re not supposed to skip meals, but right now I have to do what I feel is best for me.  And when I know that I am going to indulge in something I love, it’s worth doing without something else.  Secondly, I burned some of those calories.  As soon as we got home, I went out for a walk and went up & down the church steps.  I have to admit, with each step I questioned, “was that biscuit really worth it?”  Try it.  If you struggle with your weight, only eat the “bad” foods knowing that you will “pay” for it later. In order to lose weight, you HAVE to burn more calories than you consume. 

Weigh-in

My plan is to weigh every Friday.  In my opinion, when trying to LOSE weight, you should step onto the scales no more than once per week.  It’s a long road, and weighing too often can cause you to become discouraged.  When trying to STAY at the same weight (not that I’ve had that problem in a while), I think you need to weigh every couple of days.  Those pounds can sneak up on you in a hurry if you don’t weigh regularly.  I went ahead and weighed this morning, and I’m 4 lbs lighter!  If any readers would like to share your weight loss, leave a comment or send me a message.  Just know that I can only reply during my lunch time or after work hours.  And thanks to those who have let me know that my posts have helped you!  That helps me, too!!  Everyone have a blessed weekend!  Weekends are always harder for me to stay on a "diet", but remember, God will get us through those temptations!