Good Afternoon FITers! Just wanted to update you on my Lenten Progress. Lent began Feb 13th and lasts until March 30th, in that time (as an earlier post of mine explained) I decided on giving up 2 of my absolute favorite foods - CHOCOLATE AND NUTS (includes almond/sunflower and peanut butters). Normally, I would have one of each a day but.........
Since Lent began Ive stopped cold turkey. I had moments of cravings but as the days went on the cravings were less and less. Ive come to realize they (being nuts & chocolates) are like a slippery slope to me. Once Ive had either my body starts to crave everything unhealthy - food I don't normally eat. Since Lent began, I decided to cut out Meat and eat about 80% RAW foods and drink green juices as some meal replacements. Its been easy to live this way for the past 2 weeks because Ive eliminated my 2 vices.
However, Last night standing in Fairway looking at the aisle devoted to peanut butter, yes an aisle, I nearly gave in. I was tested. I caught myself staring at these jars in amazement, quite posisbly drooling at the same time.
I stopped myself. I dont know how but I did. Its not just for health reasons but I made a promise. A promise to myself and a promise under the house of god. I instantly felt guilty for wanting to "just buy it" and give in. (Insert head held high) But I didnt. & walking away with a peanubutterless cart made me stronger. But Ill tell you this, the minute Lent ends I plan to get Chocolate Wasted & fall into a deep PeanutButter coma, you in?
Nothing feels better than fulfilling a commitment to yourself.
No matter how hard your goal is please don't give up. & when you want to give in - remember the reason why you held on for as long as you did and trust me - it will all be worth it.
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