51 Days to go...Overcoming cravings Paleo Style!

I failed to photograph all my food today. It was same ol' same ol'. Breakfast was 3 medium eggs, bacon, and 1/2 an avocado. For lunch I had the rest of the sloppy joe and apple carrot salad from this week. For supper I had smoked brisket and green beans at a restaurant.

Today was tough on the cravings. Before I left for work this morning I threw together a coffee cake (from a box) for the boys for breakfast. Their babysitter got it out of the oven after I left. So when I came home this afternoon I could smell the deliciousness! It instantly turned on my cravings! I instantly felt a cheat coming on but I knew that I wanted to stay on track. Before I headed out to do shopping for my big project I packed a HUGE snack. A little bit over everything to fill me up and keep me on track. I had about a 30 min. drive and so I took my time enjoying this snack. Craving avoided.

I even could smell the chocolate at the cash register when we were checking out. On the way home I thought about ice cream, candy bars, and all the stuff I couldn't/shouldn't have. I am happy to report that I am about to go to bed and I did not cave into my craving. I keep thinking of all those clever posts that I've pinned on Pinterest to keep my eye on the prize and fighting for every pound I still need to loose. Last week I lost about a pound a day...this week I haven't been so lucky. But I know that if I would have craved it wouldn't have helped things either.

Staying motivated on a weight loss/feeling better journey can sometimes be difficult. I know my triggers are pressures at work/life, boredom, and lack of sleep. I am still trying to navigate the waters on what works to keep myself focused and on track. Today I was able to stay focused and I'm proud of myself but I know that tomorrow can be just as difficult.

It also help me to remember that Food Is A Drug #Paleo!

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