One small change

The topic at this morning's Weight Watcher meeting was about behavior and how to change some of the behaviors that got us to the point where we have a weight problem.

I have a long list of behaviors I would like to change, but if I focused on the whole list, I would be overwhelmed, get frustrated, and end up changing nothing.  Which is why WW stresses changing one behavior at a time.  We discussed options on how to make the changes needed and came up with strategies for various behavior changes.  Then we were to pick on behavior we wanted to work on changing this week.

For me, I chose to stop snacking when I wasn't hungry.  Great idea because I have been snacking more than necessary in the evenings.  Easy because I have made up healthy snacks to have on hand (kale chips, homemade granola, hard-boiled eggs, etc.).  I have this covered, right? 

Ummm... yes and no.  I have no doubt I can do well during the week.  But this weekend.... remember the scrapbook retreat?  Lots of snacks and treats available?  I know, I know.  All I have to do is say no.  Right.  If that is all it takes to not overeat, I wouldn't have a weight problem to begin with.  I love food.  I love to eat.  And I love to eat food I shouldn't be eating. 

So, I have two choices.  I can chose a different behavior to work on or I can look at this weekend as a challenge and a test.  Can I get through three days of scrapbooking, hanging with friends, and being around food without being tempted? 

I've decided to use this weekend as a challenge.  To see how well I do in a different environment, with tempting foods around.  I have a list of snacks to take with me, including a few Paleo treat so I don't feel deprived.  I can do this!

I told Hubby I was a little worried about this weekend (he seems to be my compass when we travel, guiding me to the better the choices), but he says he has confidence in me.  Plus, Juli and I plan on texting one another since we will both be struggling with eating away from home, and my friend Sibyl will be at the retreat with me.  And I know that I will be accountable to my walking and weight loss buddy, Windy, come Monday. 

So, I have plan.  Check.  I have snacks to take with me.  Check.  I have a support system in place.  Check.

Now... to follow through...