Phew we made it! Day 4

This was a hard day! We went out for coffee with a friend, had to run errands at work including 3 grocery stores, a fast food restaurant and all the while I was hungry! I planned ahead and bought K and I muffins to the coffee shop, ordered her milk (as opposed to her regular order of Hot choclate) and myself a drip coffee with a touch of cream. I felt pretty good about the start of the day and was proud that I didn't fall into old habits and grab a pastry.

Then, it was off to work and grocery shopping. The first 2 stores were not too bad, I had known I would be looking at food I didn't want to touch and gave myself a prep talk (dorky I know) about why I was avoiding it and the health benefits of sticking to my goal. My down fall game when I had to go to the Whole Foods. K and I typically get lunch there and it was certainly lunch time. Although we ate some granola bars and fruit before going in the smell of the delicious food almost got to me. I think the hardest part was knowing that if I was going to cheat this was the safest place to do so. The food is generally quite healthy, and they cook it fresh in the store (or at least make it seem as they do). Instead, I bought more rolled oats, some brown rice flour and agave syrup. I figure what the heck, let's see how far I can take this and try some of the "NEW" healthy options out there.

Finally, I picked up my charge at school and on her way to her ballet class she wanted Wendy's. YIKES!!! hungry, tired, blah kinda day and a french fry or burger sounded fabulous! K chimes in from back seat asking for some chicken nuggets too. For a moment I thought i was doomed. I took a deep breath (of oil induced air) and ordered the requested snack for the charge and drove up to the window. When the food was handed to me, I grabbed the container of grapes still in my purse and handed them back to K! She sqealed with delight and said, "ahhhh mom thanks! You are the best! i love grapes" then, handed the other lady her fried snack, and smiled knowing I was helping my daughter learn he value of wholesome food.

Now, I am not perfect, we all know that right! So, I will admit, I got home from work and promptly pulled out some ground turkey ( and yes, if I had ground beef in the freezer it would have come out instead) to make burgers tomorrow. The buns will be baked fresh in the morning and the "fries" will also be baked.