**enters the room singing to the tune of Whitney’s “So emotional”: I get sooooo emotional baybe, everytime I think of FOOOOOOOOOD! **

Happy Friday faithful few -

Yesterday was an emotional doozy. At least the last half was. That tends to happen when things are really going well. When I’m mentally & spiritually focused and on my grind. But such as life. The devil is a micky-flickin LIYAH!! *tripple dawg daring him to even THINK about looking my way today* He gets NO play over here.

This here post will serve as a reminder that no matter the circumstances, I (we) can make better food choices. It bears repeating that I am mostly a total emotional eater. In order to stay my course, I have to break that cycle. (more like forcing myself into submission via suplex, then headlock)

See, for me – here’s how it works for me: quite simply…if I don’t keep it in the house (ie: snack cakes, junkfood, unhealthy snacks, soda, whatever) I can’t get to it when $h!t goes down. If I keep healthier foods in the house, I won’t sabatoge myself when I’m on a mad dash to shove something in my mouth in an effort to self-soothe. :biggrin:

It sounds really simple, huh? Not so much. But in theory, its what I know will work for me. If its not there, I can’t gorge/graze on it. If I just HAVE to put something in my mouth, it will be something that I know won’t totally derail me. Besides, I’ve found there are plenty of treats to sate my oral fixation & sweet tooth. Fudgepops are one good indulgence (its not my fault it shaped like a phallus, but hey that could be considered a benefit *shrug*) :huh2: Low fat. And/or fat free at 40-60 cals a pop. Even if I eat 3 (which I haven’t *lol*) no skin off my teeth. And also those 100 mini bags of stuff likr choco pretzels, or cookies, or what have you.

I’m no expert, but I DAMN sure know that a night like last night would have sent me running back into my ex-Lover’s arms. :cool: Me & some cupcakes or a whole quart of ice cream would have be getting. It. IN. *going churchified* But I rebuke thee, oh Devils of Deliciousness. Get thee behind me, Little Debbie, you Jezebel! You Harlot!

Woooosahhhh. :thumbup: It all alright. I woke up this morning feeling good. I know that there will be plenty more opportunities for me to screw up. But yesterday wasn’t the day. (And today won’t be either *hmph*)

Lov ur Style Woman!! Crackin me UP over here... and I feel ya on not keeping the sweets in the house.

The cool thing is you have brought such great awareness to yourself that you can easily identify and deal with the "emotion and action" during the moment.. And that my friend is rising up to the mountain and seeing over the top!

These are powerful victories in our lives that reshape the foundation of our strength. By identifying and letting go, all without judgement! You are awesome thank you so much for sharing!!

Jade*

gotta laught to keep from crying sometimes *lol* This certain helps me feel my way thru and put things into perspective.

Your words are encouring. Thanks!!

LOLLOLOL Watch out! Those fudge pops get you in trouble everytime...I know...and I'm not mad! lollollol Oh my god I'm sitting here cracking up! But, all jokes aside you have a plan and it sounds like a good one! You got this...one bite at a time!

I keep looking for your postings...they are awesome!! They do crack me up but they are oh so true!!!

I appreciate the feedback. There is lots more I have to say, but if I wrote EVERYthing I was really thinking they'd probably delete my account, so i'm working on couth *straightface then lol* My main blog allows me to cut loose, but here I try to act like a lady *ahem*.

Writing is theraputic for me. And no doubt will be my biggest catalyst to stay the course...