This is going to be short. I just want to say that I made it through another day where I was good on the food plan.
What a lesson because today was hellish in its intensity, emotion and sheer busy-ness. I had a Board meeting mid-afternoon for an organization that I belong to in which the agenda had several hot button, emotion-causing issues that required some really hard decisions be made. I was home for less than an hour before going to the Board meeting for yet another organization that I serve. Not so emotional, but still brain draining. Oh and, of course, also a little something called my day job.
It’s now 10 p.m. I spent two hours writing up the minutes from the early meeting while events were still fresh in my mind to supplement my notes. I’m tired, cranky and have a headache . . . and now I need to go pack my suitcase because I head out of town tomorrow afternoon for another trip including a night flight. Thank goodness this trip will be filled with family and friends and not work. Still, tomorrow’s going to be another long day.
So what’s the lesson? If I can go through a day like today and maintain my abstinence, I can stay abstinent through anything. I need to remember this the next time I encounter a little something stressful and think that I must absolutely dive into something sugary, carb-dense, or fatty — or all three.
No matter what, I really can make healthier choices than giving into compulsion. Remembering this reaffirms my strength.
Weighty Matters 
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Enjoy your time with your family.
(Skye, hope everything is going well for you.)
Yes, you are immensely strong! Good for you for maintaining and abstaining today.