Lead me not into temptation...

It seems at times that food is everywhere, that calories lurk in dark corners with black capes around their artery clogging shoulders. This food diary brings into stark relief all of the choices I make that surround food. I normally don't recall the details of the day before (actually I think my memory is getting worse in general) but reading my food entries brings the memories back. I can remember exactly how guilty I felt sitting in the DQ drive thru, how proud I was for making my Shakeology on a lunch break. And most importantly, it helps me see the forest for the trees. My weight loss will come from making the right choices each day. It's as simple as that.

But then the weekend comes, and the controls set in place start to slip. Yesterday I went to see Head and the Heart with Holli, Eddie, Lisa, Joe, and Landon -- we attempted to head off the bad decisions by eating before we got to the venue at Qdoba. I made the right choice with my burrito (only slip up was rice) but it was torture sitting across from my favorite chips and cheese! Then we got to the concert and there are food trucks everywhere!!! At first I felt sorry for myself, but then I felt relieved. Instead of waiting for 30 mins in line for a taco, I got to relax an people watch (let's all be honest and admit that's a main attraction at most concerts) and then BOOM we saw John from Head and the Heart chilling in the crowd -- never would have seen that had I been in a line.

I did go and get a fruit smoothie which I'm certain had nothing in comparison to the nutritional value of my Shakeology, but it was better than a beer and slice of pizza.

The next morning we went to Bob Evans and it was so hard to choose something healthy off the menu! Who wants egg whites and fruit when there are steaks and gravy and mashed potatoes on the menu?!? But I ordered a meal that was less than 500 calories and was very delicious, and felt proud of myself almost immediately.

In a way, the success achieved against my own proclivities makes the healthy option taste that much sweeter.

Today I went out to the Cooper's and made them turn around for the Shakeology I forgot to pack -- so glad I did! I've committed to drinking it every day; I deserve to feel proud of myself for that!

For dinner I made strawberry shortcake with Splenda and skim milk -- it will be a delicious lighter version of a summertime favorite from my childhood. What are you making for dinner? Show those calorie gremlins who's boss!!