I've got one word to say to you, CONTROL!

Evening folks. Fresh from the Chicks at the Flicks premiere of Kath and Kimderella. Had a good laugh in parts, but most of all enjoyed some time out with a good friend x  Now in true Kath Day-Knight style I've got one word to say to you all "Control".

Control means a lot of different things to me.  Being in Control and Feeling in Control, are such important aspects.  One of the key to my weightloss success this year has been returning to work.  Returning to work has allowed me to control my eating. I ensure I pack my meal and snacks, and water.  Working within a school environment my biggest temptation is the home baking at tuck shop, or the odd baked gift or chocolate. Which is a far cry from the fridge n pantry, from my work from home/stay at home mum days.  So at work my eating is controlled.  From the minute I get into the car, its like a flood of old habits. The car can take me anywhere, a drive thru, a sushi train, or even the good old excuse of I'll call in and get the kids some maccas...... oh and just some mcbites for me & a diet coke.  Some diet programs talk about Junk Thinking, and that is my constant controller.  Reining in my cravings, and urges.  Its not a case of not allowed, or can't have, they are dangerous statements.  The minute you say YOU can't have it... you'll want it even more! So I chose to look at it like a savings account.  I have a food budget of calories/macronutrients to spend every day, how I choose to spend that budget is up to me. 

Feeling in control, is the feeling I get when I drive past a McDonalds, or walk through a shopping centre without succumbing to temptation.  Feeling in control is the feeling I get when I have dinner organised, lunches made, uniforms ready, appointments booked, banking done.... ahead of schedule.

At the end of the day, we are adults, we are in control of ourselves. No one can control us.  Some may try but it will be unsuccessful eventually. Ultimately, the cliche saying If its to be its UP to me....widely used in the world of self motivation and direct selling.

Tomorrow, is double up Thursday. Sparring in the morning then BoxKick in the evening.  Wednesday rest day is almost over.....

I battle on again tomorrow. Those little habits of day of will be confronting again. But I will stay strong, and win again tomorrow!