Reflections with Chocolate

As I eat chocolate this evening, I've been reflecting on my day.

I got to my desk and lo and behold, there was a card and a wrapped package from my awesome coworker, Cordelia! She gave me a card congratulating me on my weight loss along with a box of her favorite tea. I can't wait to try it! I'm gonna bring it home and save it for the weekends. I'll enjoy it more when I can savor it on a lazy Saturday morning.

I successfully resisted the delicious aroma of Famous Dave's. Lunch was brought in today, and I didn't have any. (Though I really wanted to grab one of the little cornbreads. Even now they call to me...)

When I got home, the last thing I wanted to do was prepare a meal. (I'm still waiting for the enjoyment of cooking to kick in.)  I was so tempted to just grab some ingredients for a snack (approved plan ingredients, of course) but I knew I needed something more substantial. So I did cook and made a meal for this evening - plus I made extra so I didn't have to cook tomorrow night. I know. I'm smart that way.

Then I went for a nice walk with my good friend, and we had a good talk. It was a gorgeous evening. Perfect, actually. I could make a habit of walking with her in the evenings. I am not a solitary exerciser, so this is good for me!

It's been 9 days since I've started this lifestyle change. I have not cheated at all. I haven't even had my Coke Zero! Well, I figure if I'm going to do something like this, I have to be all in or not at all. And I'm definitely all in.

I'm gonna go now and reflect on how much I love my dark chocolate...