Thursday, March 5, 2009

proud me moment!

So yesterday I was feeling crappy, and when Hubby got home I hadn't yet started dinner. He asked if I would mind if we ordered pizza - I said 'lets do it'.

Background - I have a MAJOR problem with pizza. I LOVE it, and I can't seem to control myself with it, so I have (mostly) stayed away from it so far on this journey. The average pizza dinner for me includes at least 4 or 5 slices.

So, last night we ordered 2 mediums instead of the regular 2 larges. While he went out to pick it up I decided to make a salad to go with it. I made this very YUMMY apple & carrot salad recipe from my week 7 WW book. When the pizzas were home I found a nice slice for myself and filled the rest of my plate with salad. 

THAT WAS IT FOR ME  - ONE SLICE!!!!!  I am so proud of myself. Even today, with all the leftovers in the house, I didn't touch them. I was tempted to. TOM started this morning and is VERY heavy and I have been really crampy all day, in fact I spent most of the day in bed. But when I did get up to make some lunch I was starving because I skipped breakfast (so I could sleep) and I was tempted to just grab some pizza since it would be quick. But, I managed to fight that urge and make myself a nice pt friendly lunch.

So, we as a family only ate 1 medium pizza last night, the rest became leftovers - this is a breakthrough for us. And we only ate that much because my hubby was feeling extra hungry.

Man, I love the changes that our whole household is making - we are all healthier than ever before.

8 comments:

Marisa @Loser for Life said...

Jen, that is awesome!!!! I have the same problem with pizza and have stayed away for a long time. Just recently, I felt like I might be able to handle it and did just what you did! Now, I feel like I've overcome that obstacle and pizza night (which is every Fri. in my house!) doesn't seem like that big of a deal anymore! Now, BROWNIES....that's a whole different story:P

Hotch Potchery said...

We have a local place that serves pizza by the slice and that is the ONLY way I will get it now...one and out, with a salad.

I am not sure I could control myself with more there...at least not yet. Good for you!

Amy said...

Awesome. Great job.

Dancing Sweet Pea said...

That's awesome about the pizza Jen! Congrats! It's great to see the changes everyone makes while they go through their journeys!

Danee said...

Serious control! I'm impressed! I'm okay with pizza because it's so filling...now chips and salsa...yikes! Great job and keep it up!

butterfly said...

Wow Jen, I lovvvvvvvvvvveeeee your blog banner!

You better be basquing in your proud me moment! I'm very very impressed. I too, have a major pizza problem. It is my (well one of anyway) kryptonite.

We can still have it all, just in control.

One slice. Wow. That's like having one chip.

Hats off to you!

MeltingLisa said...

Love the new picture on your page!

Your pizza victory is fantastic! Really it is. And your whole family is adapting, you must be so proud :)

Have a great weekend!!!

Girl in Carolina said...

Wow that is such a great accomplishment! And I think that's awesome that you are helping to get your family healthier as well. I'm proud!!