Despite the odds

The definition of Torture is: the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty. Each of us can think of something they deem to be torturous, sheer cruelty...... seeing an X with a new love, missing your favorite show because you forgot to set up your DVR. For me, Torture is defined by spending any amount of time at my parents house while trying to eat right. Douglas had to take a day trip to Houston so I packed an overnight bag for Daniel and I and headed to their house. This was the hardest two days I've gone through since starting this diet. My parents cupboards are filled with little Debbie cakes, piesand cereal. Their fridge is filled with Mountain Dew and HEB brand Cola. AKA the absolute best drinks in the history of drinks. My Dad is the absolute best cook on the planet Earth. Probably because he comes from the school of "it's all about flavor." He adds a pound of butter to potatoes, cooks with lard, adds bacon to green beans. It's so delicious but so not the temptation I needed right now. I will admit I ate one brownie and nursed the yummy goodness of a Mountain Dew over the course of an entire day. Aside from that I stuck to my guns and I am very proud of myself. I not only maintained healthy eating habits but managed to lose an entire pound. Take that temptation!! Our anniversary is a mere 5 days away and I'm not going to give in now. Eating out with our friends, putting on a bathing suit, relaxing in front of the TV or doing nothing at all will feel so good, so deserved after all of the effort that Douglas and I have put into this program.