Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Sweet Victory

I am two whole days "sweet free." I will confess by evening I have been a bit crabby and craving the sweets. But I have resisted. Yesterday we spent all day with the funeral services for Sam. After the cemetery, we gathered for a dinner organized by a local church. After a draining emotional day, too long without eating and an incredible dessert buffet (nobody rolls out a spread of baked goodies like church ladies!) I am still shocked I resisted. It was a perfect opportunity to fall off the wagon and I am proud for staying strong.



Sam was a huge Ninja Turtle fan and just for fun I wanted to share a couple of the adorable cakes celebrating that love.


My Millie is as silly as ever. I don't understand how she could be remotely comfortable sleeping like this. Talk about a distorted body image :)
I am so eager for the longer days. I loved the sunrises when I was walking every morning last summer/fall. I miss seeing the neighborhood when I walk.  For now, I will have to rely on my senses. In this first picture, I was smelling someone's breakfast cooking.  FYI Sausage Fryer, it is was a tortuous smell for a hungry walker half a mile from home. I didn't know whether to walk fast or slow :)
In the next picture I am walking by a super loud garbage truck. There have been many mornings when those things have woken me up. Not today!  I was thankful for a chilly morning so I didn't have to hold my nose while I walked...summer garbage days can be pretty stinky.
I may not have had sausage for breakfast, but I did enjoy this steamy bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and blueberries. I think I might want it for lunch too.
I am back to work today. I am a little nervous to be in an environment where I don't control the availability of sweets. I feel good about my plan and I can do this!

Weigh In Wednesday

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  1. The dessert table seems like a lovely tribute. The poor family :(

    And your dog is a goof. I love it :)

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    1. The cakes were adorable. I hope the family felt the love.

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  2. Oh that oatmeal looks delicious. Great job not succumbing to all those delicious looking desserts! Wow! I bet the funeral itself was very difficult and draining I'm sure. (((HUGS)))

    And wonderful job getting those walks in too!

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    1. I need to remember oatmeal more often. Thank you for all your kind words of support :)

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  3. Resisting sweets is SO hard! Your pup is so adorable- i had a rottweiller growing up and she was the sweetest thing ever!

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    1. I have the toughest time in the evening and my poor husband has to deal with grumpy Anna craving sweets :( Millie is a sweetie - definitely doesn't fit the Rottie stereotype.

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  4. Congrats on resisting the church sweets. That's some feat!!!

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    1. I just knew I couldn't go there. For me none is better than one because one will become two, etc.

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  5. I'm getting back on the oatmeal for breakfast. Congrats on avoiding all the sweets. Thats definitely tough! estherdavison@gmail.com

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    1. I am a serious cereal girl so I love having a hot cereal option - warm belly :)

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  6. Love those cute TMNT cakes. So, so sad.

    I am super impressed with your willpower- keep at it!

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    1. Thanks, Emma. I hope this no sweet month does the trick.

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  7. I am on such an oatmeal kick! Good for you for resisting treats!

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