Day 8-Bittersweet

Today's post would've been a lot more exciting had the Packers pulled their heads out, and pulled off the win against the Giants...

But I digress.

Day 8 is finally complete! I'd have to say today was the hardest, thus far.

We watched the game at the home of some friends of ours, and whenever we hang out with friends, there's usually food galore. Today was no exception. Chips, dip, Pickles in a Blanket, cookies, you name it. But none of it for me.

Eight days into a fast like this, there's a lot of self talk going on:

Negative Thought: "I could just have ONE chip, and it really wouldn't "undo" everything I've done for the past 8 days--right?"

Positive Rebuttal: "Remember how I felt on day 2?? Do I really want to try to have ONE chip, and find out if I have to go through that again? Besides, let's be honest; I wouldn't be able to stop after ONE chip."

Negative Thought: "Sixty days is a long time. No one would fault me for quitting after 8..."

Positive Rebuttal: "I'd fault me. Plus, I'm not doing this for anyone else, I'm doing it for me. If anything, I am curious to see how I look and feel after 60 days...if I quit now, I'll never know."

Negative Thought: "For argument's sake, let's say that one teeny-tiny little cheat wouldn't set you back. One little Packer Playoff Party wouldn't hurt anything."

Positive Rebuttal: "Maybe you're right, but I choose to look at it this way: If I partake in the delicious smorgasbord today, I'll be satisfied for a moment. All of my cravings will be quenched, and my taste buds will thank me. But tomorrow, when I'm back on my cleanse, I won't be thinking, 'I'm really glad I caved yesterday. That was a great decision.' I'll be regretting it. 100%."

"But if I stay strong, and drink my juice and water instead, not only will I feel great that I conquered the temptation, but I'll be that much closer to my goal. And you can't argue with that."

Negative Thought: "Touché, Positive Rebuttal, touché."