Conquering the Abyss : "The Biggest Loser"

Did you ever watch "The Biggest Loser"?
I mean how could you not... it's one of those reality-competition shows that sucks you in!

Whenever I watched it, I always wondered why they did the "temptation" shows.
Where they would lock their contestants in a room with cookies and cakes and high calorie crap.
And then tell them if they eat it, they may win an advantage or something.

And I always thought "You're sabotaging your own people!!"
But really... it's a lesson, and one I'm learning. And I'm learning that's life!

#1. MOST of us can't adhere to a strict, macro/calorie counting, no-carb/low-carb, high fat/no fat diet. Diets like that don't work for normal people who have lives outside of body building or Cross-Fit Competitions.

#2. Life happens. And life is beautiful!
But sometimes, you go to a birthday party where you have one option and that one option isn't on your "plan" ... so you do the best you can!

#3. Eating something "off-plan" isn't going to totally kill all of the work that I've done.
That is, as long as I don't eat "off-plan" every single day and/or every single meal.

#4. It's all about consistency and routine. My life is really hectic. But if I am able to keep somewhat of a food routine, I know I will feel better and do better!

I said in our HU Group that this time of year is so hard for teachers.
Everyone is having parties at this time, and all the extras are put in the work room.
I would typically eat a few cupcakes, some chips, crackers. I wouldn't worry about packing a lunch because I knew I would always find SOMETHING in the lounge to snack on.

But this year, I'm not eating in the lounge.
I take my lunch every. single. day.
And I eat as closely to my plan as possible.

Have I eaten some Cheez-Its?
Yes.
Did I have some M&Ms?
Yes.
Have I still managed to keep losing?
Yes.

It's all about consistency!