Eye Opening

First I would like to start off by saying that I am thankful for the eye opening moments I have experienced in the last two days. 

My first eye opening experience: 

• How many WW points Vodka has, and how many I spent on New Years Eve.  The only real diet I ever did and was successful at was Atkins.  I did this years ago, and lost 30lbs.  I was also much thinner than I am now at the beginning of the Atkins experience.  Now, on Atkins. Vodka is totally fine to have, because there are no carbs in Vodka, and seeing as how my mixer of choice is club soda and a wedge of lime, it was all totally cool.  WW is NOT totally cool with Vodka. 

My second eye opening experience: 

• When I have drinks, I want to snack.  ALOT.  So the extra points that I didn't spend on Vodka I spent on snacks, snacks and more snacks.  Now none of these snacks were so horrible that I can't forgive myself, I didn't get to the point of eating a whole pizza or cake or anything...I just had more than I should have.

As for the success of today, I went to a family party, my husbands family, who are notorious for having WAY too much delicious food.  I kept control, snacked on some pretzels, had a bean taco, skipped the cheese, and cut a cupcake in half, giving the rest of it to my skinny husband.  I felt in control, satisfied, and proud.

The best part of my day?  I didn't beat myself up for having too many snacks last night, nor did I let the cycle continue today.  I was successfully within my points, and had a half of a cupcake ( a really yummy one btw) to boot!

Lastly, I want to let you ladies know how thankful and honored I am to be part of such an inspiring group!  I love reading your stories, successes, worries, all of it.  It's awesome.

Love, Peace, and a Positive Monday!  xoxo - Gallant