The ultimate temptation
Last night was the biggest test ever for me. We took Mum and Dad out to dinner last night to a nice Thai place, I ate a yum beef, it is a delicious thai beef salad. So after dinner Hubby suggested having dessert at Pancakes in Paradise!!
I felt my blood pressure start to rise, not because I was mad with him for suggesting it (since im the one going into the contest and not everyone else around me), I felt it rise because I was sooo very frightened as to how I would handle this situation. Pancakes are my most desired and loved food of all!!
So once there, we sat ordered the pancakes and I waited. I could smell them, yum. Then they came to the table and I was dreaming about diving into them lol.
I watched everyone around me eat these delicious indulgent pancakes whilst I drank my skinny latte.
I didn't give in to temptation and let me tell you it wasn't easy. I sat their saying that I was going to come here and have my pancakes when the comps are over. I will eat them without a shred of guilt because I would have earned it.
I should feel stronger about the whole situation but I am divided between feeling stronger and setting myself up for a fall. Right now I feel in control and now is the only thing that matters.
Just for the record I really want people who read this to know that competing is a great process and if reading my blog makes it come out in anything other then that its due to other reasons. I deal with more challenging things on a daily basis that more so causing my "down times". This comp just happens to be another challenge I have taken on and hopefully it will help me get through other issues in life.
So my comp prep is coming along really well. I just have to tell my brain that lol. Once my mind catches on, its all good.
Lately Josh, has been my brain, and this has kept me in line. Thanks again JD, you go beyond your call of duty, how lucky for me to have such a wonderful and understanding trainer.
What more could I ask for? Thank you so very much Josh :-)
Posted by
Splice |
12:38 PM
Hun you should be more than proud and more than feeling strong!!
I am sure i have read Rae telling us how she goes for lunch and sits and drinks coffee while her friends chow down!
Don't feel guilty about the choices you have made because girl i think you and your bod will go far in the comp world just saty focused and stop being so hard on yourself!!!!
I wish i had half your strength!!!
I can't wait to see you on stage hun so stay strong stay focused and push push push for what you want!
Em:)
Posted by
Em |
2:23 PM
Thanks Em. I will do as you say hun :-)
Posted by
Splice |
2:29 PM
I'm gonna be there to cheer you on the whole way DEB! You can do it! You will do it and are doing it now! Good on you for being strong, it's a journey and we get better and better at it every day, that is what life is all about! One decision at a time hey! Go you good thing go!
Jadey xxx
Posted by
Jadey |
3:23 PM
Great post Deb. Keep up the incredible work. Good luck with your other endeavours. If you need anything (even if it's nothing to do with competing) drop me an email and I'll be there. Stay strong.
Maraina
xx
Posted by
Maraina |
4:21 PM
Good on you Deb, those pancakes are going taste even better after comp!
Posted by
Jehanne |
5:55 PM
Pancakes, huh? That's rough! I have a version made with protein powder and oats that I can post in my journal if it helps - I often use it as a post workout recovery meal and they are delicious!
I know you are doing just fine with your prep - know where you are coming from!
Cheers
Liz:)
Posted by
LizN |
8:15 PM
You did so well hon. It is a real challenge when everyone else around you is eating all that yummy food when you can't. Imagine how you would have felt if you had succumed to those pancakes! You've proved that you are a hell of a lot stronger than you actually think.
xo
Posted by
Bug's Mumma |
8:25 PM
I love pancakes as well, good on you for staying to plan!!! I also have a few recipes for pancakes some with protein powder and oats and some with oats and egg whites and some with oats and cottage cheese :) can't half tell I like them as well lol
anyway if interested email me and I will send them on to you.
You are just doing great!! I admire your dedication, before you know it yopu will be up on that stage! I for one can't wait as i am sure you will do so well, just look at those progress pics from your 12 week challenge!
Anyway have a great weekend, I am off to Melbourne :)
Ali xxx
Posted by
Ali |
11:18 PM
Wow well done Deb on saying no to those pancakes... and they will taste so much better after comp when they are guilt-free!!!!
Hope you're enjoying your visit from your parents!
Hilary xx
Posted by
Miss Positive |
7:51 AM
what an effort! my mouth was drooling whilst reading your post - lol! will be thinking of you on saturday - wish you were there - but im sure there will be another chance this year when we can catch up...at your comp maybe??? x
Posted by
Bella |
9:03 PM
GO DEB!! that was awesome!! Give yourself a huge pat on the back...wow how cool is thAT!!!!
Posted by
Kaddy |
9:01 AM
Great post! You are doing so well! Your self-discipline and will-power is such an inspiration! It will all be worth it in the end.
And I second everyone's comments about protein pancakes. I have them for breakfast most mornings.
My favourite is with oats, egg whites, and a bit of splenda. I top with a few heated up raspberries and sugar free maple syrup. Cottage cheese also gives them a nice texture if that is on your list of things you can have.
This morning I blended in some frozen blueberries, and made them into pikelets...mmm
I haven't tried them with protein powder.
Cheers,
Chontelle xxx
Posted by
Chontelle |
11:03 AM
So how was the family visit?
Hope all is well with your training, and that posing is becomeing alittle easier :)
I know you will get the hang of it darl, you have already acheieved amazing things i am sure will achieve this posing thing :)There is hope for me yet hehe
Em:)
Posted by
Em |
10:56 PM
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