Mind over Matter…

So this lifestyle change has been a little bit of a mind over matter game. I could grab the donut in the box from the lunchroom, or I could stick to it say no to the donut and know in the long run it’s better for me.
When approached with a challenge I’ve been silently reviewing the options.

-         Donut in the lunchroom

-         Snack tables full of chips and dip

-         Fast food while on the run

-         Grandma’s scalloped potatoes and apple crisp

-         Buffet Brunch

The list could go on of the hurdles that I have encountered. Really it’s a game – mind over matter – satisfied for the moment or healthier for a lifetime.

Some strategies I have used

-         Removed myself from the situation (left the lunchroom)

-         Ate my lunch first

-         Used the mall strategy: leave it and if I’m still thinking about it the next day then treat myself (hasn’t happened yet)

-         Modified the cravings to fit my lifestyle. Best example – taco night with a twist

Everyday we encounter road blocks, hurdles, speed bumps. What strategies do you use to overcome them?