Making Choices

Today, the 4th of July, has been a little bit tough for me. Not because I am at a barbecue and the food is free flowing but because I am feeling a little hungry. I woke up this morning with my stomach growling. Instead of giving into my hunger, I had a shake and went shopping with my daughter. While shopping I forgot to bring any more shakes and I had to make a choice: wait until I got home or have something while out shopping. I decided to get something while out shopping. While my daughter had soup and a sandwich, I opted for an 8 oz. latte with skim milk and two equals. Man was it good. This is the first time I have strayed from the program and I felt a little guilty.

Circumstances will come up time and time again and I will have to make choices. I want to make the right choices, especially when I am eating again. I did not have a cheeseburger and fries, nor did I eat a piece of chocolate so I guess I made a good choice. And, I looked on my emergency card and it was listed as one of the choices to have if you do not have a shake. Phew...now I don't feel so bad.

Last week was another good week. I lost 4.6 pounds. That makes my weight loss total 48.9 pounds. I am only 1.9 pounds away from 200. I am looking forward to next week and I am hoping that I will be under 200!