Monday Musings

Do-Over-Day - For many of us, Monday is the day we begin again; it is a day with no memory of last weeks' disappointment. Monday is a day of "the clean slate". Well, it is Monday and time to discuss what that means for us. For me, Monday is a day with no past, no memory of last week. Tuesday may be a different story, but just for today, I can:

1. Begin fresh
Plan a delicious menu that I can look forward to serving
2. Enjoy a new attitude
I can eat smart this week
3. Live in the moment
Take pleasure in each victory today

I am looking forward. Today my food tracker is fresh and new without a single notation from last week to remind me of my failures. The slate is clean and I am ready and willing to step into this week with courage, confidence and conviction. Oh, and lot's of prayer. I can't do this alone. I need your partnership and God's love.

Scripture encouragement for today is from Jeremiah 29:11 and reads: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Grace and Grins,
Judy

And more tools for staying on track

MODERATION- How do you stay motivated when your favorite ice-cream is calling to you? You've just spent the entire day following your eating plan and now you find yourself alone in the house. No one is watching and you really do deserve a reward for your hard work...what do you do? I say, "Have some ice-cream!" One of the most important things I am learning after years of yo-yo dieting is that if I feel deprived too often I will soon give up and give in. I realize that there is no reason I cannot have the things I really crave as long as I practice moderation. In this case moderation translates into portion control, the tool we will discuss tomorrow.

I'll be praying for you,
Grace and Grins,
Judy