Taking responsibility for my actions is working out pretty well so far. I mean, after one day. Not exactly a streak, but all good things start somewhere.

Before I left after lunch (I worked at school 3 periods today), I told Dad I wanted hot water when I returned, so I could make a cup of tea AS SOON AS I got home. I also had my snack, but that is long gone and I’m still working on the tea. That is the thing about hot “snacks that you drink” – they take a while to finish, and by the time you are done, chances are the urge to eat something has passed.  So, I am trying to plan ahead and be ready for those times when I might be tempted to overeat.

Because it is up to ME to lose this weight and every action has a consequence.  The consequence of having a cup of tea, rather than scrounging the cupboards for something to eat, is that I am feeling more relaxed without causing myself any guilt. Plus, I can check off another of my cups of tea for the week to make that one goal.