I used to work with a woman that could eat a brownie for two days. No, not eat brownies for two days…eat ONE brownie. She was thin and ate some sort of chocolate cookie, candy bar, cake or brownie daily. The difference between her and I is that my cookie, candy bar, cake or brownie would be a new one each day. 
I tried to teach myself how to savor sweets when I had them because they are not an everyday indulgence. Once I’ve had some, I quickly remember how good it tastes and the more I want. So I try to avoid the temptation in the first place. I often wondered how she could control her eating like that because the minute I had the first bite, I would eat the whole thing. I can savor things but not save it. If I knew that a half portion of candy bar was sitting in a drawer inches away, it would eat me up inside trying to keep from eating it.
People have different relationships with food. I have managed to remain the boss over food for the most part but in a situation of temptation I’m the kind of gal that is going to dig in, enjoy it in one setting, and do my best to work it off!
I’m not saying it’s healthy or not healthy for her to be able to eat this way…it’s just foreign to me. At first, I was jealous at her ability to enjoy all the treats that I restricted from my diet…seemingly enjoy them all day long but after a while, I got over it. I suppose it is like a smoker wanting to be able to smoke casually in social settings but not develop a habit. I’m the smoker who has an addiction and although I would never restrict myself from ever having a sweet treat, I just can’t do it socially anytime treats are around just because. It’s detrimental to my overall self-discipline so only every now and then for me…I will savor but not save.
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Yesterday I felt at the end of the day as if I have left 1 career for another. Even though I am staying with the bank, things won’t be the same. The team that I have built to reach the peak of success is being passed to another. I was very sad to leave and still don’t feel like the timing of everything happening was how I would have ultimately wanted things to happen but I know that it was the right decision. It seems that things don’t always happen on our own personal master schedule. I have had a very short time in the new branch and things were going smoothly and I enjoyed my new digs. It was something to be proud of amongst my peers not only with the new building but with the fresh air that swept through the team. The pride flowed over into everyone’s efforts towards the goals and competitions throughout the bank. We all wanted to prove that we weren’t the best because of the brick and mortar… we were the best because the people inside were the best amongst their peers. And I think it will continue…it was a tough group of people to leave but I am moving onto another challenge in my life and I felt like today I could really forge ahead full steam. I wasn’t looking back since my official last day at the branch was over. It was a new day with new challenges…
As a going away gift, I received a personalized picture frame with a group picture of the branch peeps, an apron embroidered with “Kiss the Shizz” on it, and a koozie with “Sizzler” embroidered on it! They were so appropriate to remember the wonderful people that I had the pleasure of working with. We also had a surprise potluck and our very own www.bethecake.combaked an amazing cake! MMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…it was the perfect sweets for the perfect day!
I made it to the early classes at the fitness center Monday through Wednesday. They don’t offer one on Thursdays so I actually got to sleep in this morning…until 6:30! That is with much sarcasm that I say “sleep in” because my idea of sleeping in, even just one year ago, would have been 10-ish. Tomorrow will finish up of two weeks of making it for the early scheduled classes. Whew! I have definitely enjoyed getting the kick-butt routine over with early, work over and the rest of the night on the couch until falling asleep, lol! I have managed to squeeze one load of laundry in there. I thought I would be able to arrive home early and cook dinner. But after this week, I realized that I’m generally too busy to think of eating a snack at work and by the time I arrive home I am very hungry. When I walk through the front door, I just want to eat immediately…not wait even 30 minutes to cook something. I am going to try to prepare some meals this weekend for the fridge and freezer to help me out. Live and learn for sure…it’s a process when the schedule changes so drastically! Sometimes the master plan only works in theory…
As I said though, I’m definitely not having any trouble with the eating part! The 3rd floor group seem to be in the habit of eating out everyday. In fact, I think my predecessor was the leader of the band and would gather up where everyone wanted to eat and spearhead the calling in and picking up. This is definitely an area that I will pass the torch. After turning down the first 2 invitations Monday and Tuesday, I decided to not be too “different” today and ordered with the group. Even though I had a South Beach wrap boxed meal in the fridge, I ordered from some sports bar that they all raved about. I think it is a heart attack in a styrofoam container. I heard about how wonderful the cheeseburgers, onion rings, and sweet potato fries were. I was given a faxed menu that I briefly glanced at and ordered the Chef salad. I received the worst interpretation of a Chef salad I have ever encountered. Only half the square to-go container had salad. It consisted of lettuce, tomato, cheese and the tiniest slivers of shredded turkey and ham. I was very disappointed for my $7! But I have been doing well with my eating by just staying busy. I hope the trend continues…I like the different pace for sure!
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