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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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