Success

Tonight I went out. Whahoo.

There were all kinds of tasty treats spread in front of me. I struggled a bit with the food but it was the wanting a drink that was harder. I stuck to water and lime. Need a push but... I DID IT!!! It silly but a great sense of pride sits on my shoulder!

It was nice to sit there and not eat because it was in front of me. And then later feel yukky. Mind you I did have the artichoke dip and it's not agreeing with me. BUT had I eaten the chips ON TOP of the dip, I might have felt worse?? Hard to say. I'd LIKE to think I would.

The neatest thing was not feeling like I was missing out. I use to eat a ton when I was out becasue it was a social occasion or when will I eat like this again. But it seemed food and treats were everywhere all the time. SO no valve. Perhaps I'll learn to use that valve after the challenge or perhaps it will come naturally. It's like buying inexpensive things, thinking oh that's not much, yet it all adds up to a bigger bill.

Anyway, feel good about sticking to my guns. Big step for Miss Short!