Be Specific!!

When we make goals we have to be specific so that our body and brain can know exactly which way to go.  When I decided to quit eating all the refined sugar I was asked to say why or what the goal was.  Basically I wanted to eliminate something that I knew was not beneficial to my body and that I knew was stopping me from reaching my bigger goals of being a healthy strong person.  I would even go as far as saying I was addicted to it.  Once I had some I would want more.  One cookie always turned to more, something sweet always lead to something salty and so on.  It just needed to stop.  So now that I am a week added/refined sugar free I need to get more specific with those goals.  I was asked today to set some more specific goals that I will work on each day that will lead to the bigger goals.

One thing  that I believe has become very important is tracking everything I eat and reporting it to someone.  That didn't start as a goal but it truly is one now.  I will track every bite that goes into my mouth.  I am not so worry about tracking the calories since what I am eating now is mostly whole, natural foods the calories tend to naturally be lower and don't add up as quickly. 

Another step that needs to happen everyday and that I have really learned is important to me is checking in with someone.  I will also find someone that I can check in quickly with when I am in a situation where food is or may be an issue. 

My third but biggest goal that I have always struggled with is food prep.  I hate making things ahead but need to make time to get my breakfast and lunch made in the morning. When I don't do this I am more likely to end up with poor quality food or skipping lunch altogether.  Lunch is probably the one I need to work on most.  I can save a lot of money and stress if I am just prepared.  My husband is awesome and will make me a huge salad and then I just have to add a few other things for the day.  This may be an even bigger goal in the winter when I want warm lunches rather than salad. 

Now that I am done day 8 I really know that I can do it.  I haven't really missed anything except maybe a little bit of chocolate and that I am working on a solution for:).  Things are starting to taste better and I don't really worry about missing out on anything.  There will always be challenges but I will face them as they come and it will always work out.  Certain situations will require advance planning while others will just require creativity.  I feel better and will never regret this decision!