My sister and I have been working hard at getting this diet thing under control. Life has been a roller coaster that at times feels more like hanging on for dear life rather than riding the ride and with the ups and downs in life so has gone the diet....up and down. The other day we looked at each other and knew "Enough is enough!" We have not just the chance but the ability to take the controls of our life and direct it where we want to be....to ride the ride and not just hang on. And so we are coaching each other, taking turns wearing the boot and providing the boot a landing zone.
And truth be told the help is in the little stuff. Texts of encouragement. Texts of butt kicking. A request for a recipe idea. And a rubber band. Yes a rubber band. My sister and I are each decorated with a brand new piece of jewelry...a simple bracelet of rubber. This little guy not only gives me something to fidget with all day long, but is a quick and firm reminder to stay on track. Yep! When a negative food thought creeps in or an unnecessary craving tries to take over....SNAP!!!!! Some days I feel like a snap-a-holic, but it IS helping! Day by day and snap by snap I am remembering to make diet conscious decisions and keeping control of my cravings and learning to recognize the what and why's I want what I want. And if ever I seem to be forgetting to snap out of it my children and sister love to help me!
Oooh....look....fresh-baked coo....SNAP!
Maybe just a little ric....SNAP!
Today I just don't wan...SNAP!
Oh no worries I get to have my fun with snapping people too! (Right sis?)
It is a little bit of a fashion sacrifice, but definitely worth it, and maybe I'll start a new trend!
Fashionable bracelet a la rubber anyone?
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