Chocolate Cake!

I have been stressing the past couple of weeks because my birthday was coming up and I had set a weight goal to hit before my birthday.  I have officially discovered that if I focus on a specific number on the scale instead of on consistently losing, my body realizes my stress and stops losing. 

I had decided I was going to have All American Chocolate Cake from Costco for my birthday.  I was so stressed out about it that I wasn't losing any weight for almost two weeks before my birthday. 

I was also struggling with my workout schedule because it was different than I what I had previously established as my routine. 

So, around my birthday I took advantage of my free dinner coupons at Red Robin and Tucanos.  I'm sure I had more calories than I should have at each place.  And on  my birthday I had my piece of chocolate cake and a little vanilla ice cream.  It was AWESOME! And afterward I felt a little sick.  I felt like it was such a treat.  I hadn't had real sugar or real treats since January.  It was a good treat for "once in a while." 

"Once in a while" had a whole new meaning for me.  I think it is a more healthy attitude toward treats and I'm proud of myself.  Because the day after my birthday I got right back on track.  I am feeling better about my workouts because I'm just finding ways to push my body each day.  I'm consciously eating healthy foods and I feel no guilt over having a treat.  And the best part is that in the four days since my birthday I have lost three pounds!

I hope all of you are making choices that are making you feel healthier mentally, spiritually and physically!