Day 4 & 5

So I didn't blog about day 4 yesterday, probably because I felt like I had nothing new to say. If I had blogged, it would go something like: morning easy, afternoon hard, evening ok. But I think I've said that almost everyday I've blogged. One might even be tempted to say that a pattern is emerging. I think this weekend I'll come up with some ideas for snacks and plan ahead so I don't have to feel so tempted every afternoon.

Speaking of temptation, I almost gave in yesterday (day 5). It was afternoon, and I was feeling stressed. All I wanted to do was jump in the car and go get an ice cream cone, which is strange because ice cream is not something I'm usually tempted by. Maybe it's a summer thing: a hot summer day, a cool ice cream cone, wonderful childhood memories of summer. Luckily I remembered I had some sugar free ice cream in the freezer. It tasted a lot better than it did the last time I tried it (or maybe it was just my perception at the time), and I was happy that the craving was satisfied in only 2 bites.

Joel and I last May

I should also give credit to my wonderful husband Joel for all his support. Last night I wanted a fruit smoothie, and he made it his mission to drive me all over town to try and find one. There are a few places around here where you can get ones not sweetened with sugar. But since we live in Utah County and it was 10:02, every place was closed. Plus I probably would have caved yesterday if it weren't for something Joel said when I told him my idea to blog about this. He just mentioned that this would be a good way to do it because it provided accountability. And I think I would have had that ice cream cone if it hadn't proclaimed to my entire Facebook/blog community that I was doing this for the month of August. Anyway he's just wonderful and I love being married to him. Thanks sweetie!