Fat Tuesday

“You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

~ A.A. Milne

My desk calendar tells me that today is Fat Tuesday.

You may know Fat Tuesday as Mardi Gras.

It is the culmination of the festive period starting with 3 Kings Day just before the start of the lenten period (Ash Wednesday).

My calendar wasn't the only reminder that today is Fat Tuesday.

So was my scale!

After my triumphant day yesterday of avoiding senseless binge eating, I stepped on the scale this morning and found that I had gained 2.2 pounds from the morning before.

Seriously,I gained 2.2 pounds on a day in which I consumed approximately 600 calories.

Such is my life!

After years of doing this program, a gain like this no longer freaks me out.

I will admit that it is a little disheartening,but seriously only a little.

Throughout the day,the number on the scale serves as a reminder to drink enough water, eat clean, I mean really clean and not get down on myself.

This is not a race or contest. There is no goal or end game. It's just how I lead my life.

One day at a time.

Today.

Hayom!