It's so easy for me to start things. Finishing them is another matter. However, I have reached my goal in giving up 10 pounds for lent. Thank you, Lord!
I learned that when I eat, I need to plan what I am going to eat, especially if that meal is not prepared by me.
This past Sunday, we went to the Palm Sunday Brunch at church. I knew what was on the menu, so I planned exactly what I was going to eat. And I stuck to that plan.
The midday meal at our son's basketball banquet was catered, so I also had to plan what I was going to eat there. Because I helped serve, and was one of the last ones to eat, I was able to decide what I wanted before I actually went through the line.
It is difficult to not take seconds or to fill up my plate with more than I need. I learned a lesson on Sunday, though. If I eat more than I need at a meal, I have my reward (food) right there, but I don't get one later. But, if I eat only what I need, I get a reward (food) when I eat, and I also am rewarded (I feel good because I haven't stuffed myself) later because I have not gained, and may have even lost some weight.
I don't know about you, but I'm all for getting two rewards, instead of one.
Who knew losing something would be a blessing!
I'm way behind on writing down my joy dares. Here is todays:
April 3
3 gifts surprisingly found
maiden grass when i was looking for zebra grass
friendship
the joy of helping someone complete a project
One Thousand Gifts
I learned that when I eat, I need to plan what I am going to eat, especially if that meal is not prepared by me.
This past Sunday, we went to the Palm Sunday Brunch at church. I knew what was on the menu, so I planned exactly what I was going to eat. And I stuck to that plan.
The midday meal at our son's basketball banquet was catered, so I also had to plan what I was going to eat there. Because I helped serve, and was one of the last ones to eat, I was able to decide what I wanted before I actually went through the line.
It is difficult to not take seconds or to fill up my plate with more than I need. I learned a lesson on Sunday, though. If I eat more than I need at a meal, I have my reward (food) right there, but I don't get one later. But, if I eat only what I need, I get a reward (food) when I eat, and I also am rewarded (I feel good because I haven't stuffed myself) later because I have not gained, and may have even lost some weight.
I don't know about you, but I'm all for getting two rewards, instead of one.
Who knew losing something would be a blessing!
I'm way behind on writing down my joy dares. Here is todays:
April 3
3 gifts surprisingly found
maiden grass when i was looking for zebra grass
friendship
the joy of helping someone complete a project
One Thousand Gifts
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