I wrote a post back in 2011 titled
Use the Force Luke to express my amazement regarding how close I am to constant temptation EVERY SINGLE DAY all day at work. I have been here nearly 5 years now and the chocolate bowls have not gone anywhere.
Back in February 2010 when I met my weight loss goal, I took a Mr. Goodbar out of the bowl and put it under my monitor and wrote 169 on it. It was a stretch goal and coincidentally the day I found out I am only 5'9" and not 5'10" like I had always thought. Since my initial goal was simply to get into the healthy BMI category, that meant I needed to get to 175 if was 5'10" and 169 if I was (and am) 5'9".
For the last 3 years I have had to stare at this daily reminder of my inability to buckle down and get serious for a last little push. I thought I would never get there and for so long it seemed like the possibility was slipping further away. Now it feels like a manageable goal which is energizing and motivating. Glad I didn't just eat it way back when out of frustration. The bad part is it's 3 years old now! Make it a great day.
