In the past, I used to return from New Hampshire frustrated with myself, because I did a poor job of negotiating all of the delicious treats at my mom's house. I don't tend to buy much from the snack aisle of the supermarket (maybe mixed nuts) and the cabinets at my mom's house are filled with all sorts of treats....but my nemesis was the candy cabinet, which is usually filled with M&M's, baby Snickers and Lindt chocolates. When everyone else went to bed, and I was still asleep, I would go and raid the cabinets, eating much more candy than any person should probably have in one sitting.
Now when I go home my mom literally empty's the candy cabinet, and puts it somewhere so that I can't find it, and wreck much of the work that I've been doing for the past few weeks. I know this may seem a little extreme, but I appreciate it so very much, as it takes the pressure off of me, and I don't have to worry about having adequate willpower. I also make sure to pick up plenty of things that fit into my nutritional plan. I really like the way I feel eating clean, wholefoods, and so I've learned just to bring them with me, and incorporate them into the weekend.
I know it seems like a lot of work, and thought, and it is. Staying in shape requires a fair amount of consistency on my part, but it's just become a way of life for me, and is as basic, and crucial as brushing my teeth:)
Megan
