Weight Loss Challenges...today is a tough day
Today I had a challenging moment. Our front desk supervisor, Cindy, makes the best cookies. She baked sugar cookies and brought them in today. You would think that the temptation of the cookies is the challenge, but no it isn't. I woke up this morning. Went to the gym. Did my 45 mins of cardio and 15 mins of abs. I ate a good protein rich breakfast and chose to snack on fresh cherries. As I walked by the front of the office, I asked Cindy if I could have a cookie. Of course she said yes with a smile.
Meanwhile, Amy Foxx was up front talking to Christina "Tschaeffer" Thomas's Mom and her nashville producer. If you haven't heard already christina is last years wild country colgate country showdown winner. she is releasing a cd. As I took the cookie, Christina's mother looked at me and said, "Is that on your Diet that you talk about all the time?" She didn't say it like, "Wow you can have those, that's great" she said it like "what the hell are you doing with the cookie". I stumbled through a response that was apologetic and as sincere as I could make it. I am at work and not allowed to be rude.
After I walked away I realised that I just degraded myself. I should have told her it was none of her business. I should have maybe even ignored her. But I allowed myself to feel bad and APOLOGIZE to this terrible woman! I started thinking about what michelle at Weight Watchers always says. Are you having fun? It's ok to have that cookie. That's what it's all about.
SO Even though I do feel a bit like crying, it's not because I feel bad about the cookie, but because I allowed this woman's demeaning comments to make me not only second guess myself, but also reach one of those points where the first thing I grab is something to eat. Luckily I have healthy foods on hand. I grabbed my baby carrots and a diet coke. I haven't eaten a carrot yet, I think that maybe I can get through this moment without actually eating. I know that we may not all experience these things, but I also know that this really isn't easy. People are sometimes our worst enemy and they can do more damage than any cake, cookie or even pizza. So the next time someone challenges you, stand up for yourself with your head held high and NEVER apologize for your choice. It's your choice and you're wonderful!
Meanwhile, Amy Foxx was up front talking to Christina "Tschaeffer" Thomas's Mom and her nashville producer. If you haven't heard already christina is last years wild country colgate country showdown winner. she is releasing a cd. As I took the cookie, Christina's mother looked at me and said, "Is that on your Diet that you talk about all the time?" She didn't say it like, "Wow you can have those, that's great" she said it like "what the hell are you doing with the cookie". I stumbled through a response that was apologetic and as sincere as I could make it. I am at work and not allowed to be rude.
After I walked away I realised that I just degraded myself. I should have told her it was none of her business. I should have maybe even ignored her. But I allowed myself to feel bad and APOLOGIZE to this terrible woman! I started thinking about what michelle at Weight Watchers always says. Are you having fun? It's ok to have that cookie. That's what it's all about.
SO Even though I do feel a bit like crying, it's not because I feel bad about the cookie, but because I allowed this woman's demeaning comments to make me not only second guess myself, but also reach one of those points where the first thing I grab is something to eat. Luckily I have healthy foods on hand. I grabbed my baby carrots and a diet coke. I haven't eaten a carrot yet, I think that maybe I can get through this moment without actually eating. I know that we may not all experience these things, but I also know that this really isn't easy. People are sometimes our worst enemy and they can do more damage than any cake, cookie or even pizza. So the next time someone challenges you, stand up for yourself with your head held high and NEVER apologize for your choice. It's your choice and you're wonderful!
posted by Beth | 8:14 AM
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