Not Giving In

This morning was, to put it nicely, a disaster. In the span of 1 hour, we had tantrums (yes multiple), fights (yes multiple) and ended up with Beautiful G being about 5 minutes late for school.

After we dropped her off, it was so tempting to stop and get fast food. I had all my typical reasons. I was hungry (I wasn't, I was stressed, I had breakfast before we left). The weather sucks today and I knew that more than anything, I wanted McDonald's. And it isn't exactly out of my way. Since it's only a few blocks from my house.

But I didn't. I didn't give in. We went straight home. And it felt so good. It felt good to pass it up and know I could. It's probably the 4th or 5th thing I've done in the last week that is toward my health goal instead of away from it. I have been right at my calorie range every day. I've been exercising every day. And I passed on one of my biggest, hardest things. It is empowering to know that I'm really making the right steps.

Now to avoid giving in for lunch or dinner!