victories!

I have had some huge victories in the last couple days! First off, I was invited to go to Applebee's after the meeting last night. I hadn't had dinner and I knew I needed a few more calories, but half price appetizer night is often more than I can handle. But I wanted the quality time with two good friends, so I looked at my calories and nutrition levels and the menu nonlinear. I needed protein and 308 calories. I chose to order mozzarella sticks and ate exactly 3 of them, which was 312 calories. I wasn't even tempted by the offers for spinach artichoke dip with chips, or cilantro lime tacks. I was thoroughly happy to eat what I decided and enjoy time with friends! Fried, yes. Moderation? YES! Today has been another day of victories. The plan was to fly to Kansas for my grandmother's funeral tomorrow. Leave at 9am, arrive at 4:30. Brought granola bars for smacks to have for lunch and 3pm. Planned ahead. Then my flight got delayed. By 1 we had gotten on the plane and then off again. I decided to buy overpriced airport food. My go to would normally be a vending machine and pop. Instead, I thought about what my body would need. Ham and cheese and lettuce sandwich on cibatta is what I got. It held me until 6pm, when I finally got to Denver, where I got a $15 meal voucher for my troubles. I was going to get chicken strips when I spotted the overpriced $14 grilled chicken Caesar salad. I asked for the dressing on the side. I didn't eat the croutons or garlic bread that came with it. I enjoyed every bite of the lettuce, parmesan, and chicken. And I recorded my calories. I feel so empowered that I can make healthy choices in the airport! I usually eat a cinnabon and froofroo coffee. Today I didn't and I didn't feel deprived! I also read a lot of Made To Crave. So excited to really work through these issues! It's now 10:15pm and I am waiting to be picked up from the airport. I have almost 400 calories left for today and I am hoping to find some fruit to fill my nutrition needs for those calories. It's late, but maybe I can find something. I drank my 2 literal of water today and didn't "need" my usual gingerale on the airplane. Water is good! So those are my recent victories. I weighed in at 147.4 today. Not quite a 5 lb loss, but good progress! It will continue as I continue to be focused and disciplined, working for the Lord as I serve him with my attitude, thoughts, body, and habits!