Josh and I moved today. We are now settled in to Hank and Julie's on the third floor, in what they call the condo. Josh and Riley are both asleep. I think they fell asleep as soon as their head hit the pillow, or the floor in Riley's case. :) This is a new beginning, a new journey that God has us on, and I am excited for what he has in store. I'm also really worn out from the ride...:)
On day six, Lysa said,"It’s possible to muster up the occasional gumption to avoid the slippery slope of compromising a diet. But more often than not, we need measures of accountability. For me, one of the most effective accountability measures has been mutually tracking progress with a friend.
For me, my blog is one of the biggest ways that I am kept accountable. So many people have told me that they are following my blog, that I know that I have people who are there to help me along this journey. (Plus, I hate to admit that I've taken a step back on this journey, or sometimes more like a leap.) Several of you even asked me about those rolls at Roadhouse the other night. So thanks guys. Thanks for being the accountability and support I need. Josh tries, but when it's nine o'clock and his metabolism is allowing him to scarf down a second dinner of a taco from Taco John's and a large coke, I have to remind myself that I am full, satisfied even, and just because he is having a taco, does not mean that I need to crave what I do not need. By the way, my evening was completely fine and I was totally satisfied without that taco.
Lysa says it is so important to have a friend who is going to keep you accountable during this process. Ashlee, whether she knows it or not, is that friend for me. Even when we are not together, I can send her a quick text, and tell her that in that specific moment, I want nothing more than the gooey cinammon rolls that my husband has just pulled from the oven for a late night snack. I can practically taste them, but this is not good enough, I need a cinammon roll. This is where (if I am lucky) I do not give in in the moment, instead I take the time to text Ashlee, and she questions where my desire for that cinnamon roll is coming from, and if I am in fact physically hungry, she helps me come up with a healthier snack.In case you were wondering, instead of those cinammon rolls, I had Special K.
Oh by the way, for the first time today, I craved yogurt and grapefruit. I believe that Lysa was right when she said that we as women crave what we consume. YAY!
So, if you follow me, I would love the encouragement of knowing that you are keeping me accountable on this journey, and if you're ready to begin your journey too, order the book, and I'd love to walk along with you. It's so much easier with the accountability and support of a friend.
Goodnight. I am going to join Josh and Riley in catching some wonderful zzzz's.
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