Today was a hard day.
Today was a really hard day.
Today I thought about quitting.
Today I watched a movie and was distracted by how much food those bastards were eating.
Today I thought about Kettle Chips. Hard.
Today it made me angry.
Today it made me sad.
Today I was tempted.
Today I heard the little voice inside my head whisper, “Go ahead. Have the Twix bar. You deserve it.“
Today I almost listened.
Today I thought I couldn’t change.
Today I wrestled with old self.
Today the food addict almost kicked my ass.
But today… I won.
Today the New Carla won.
Today I drank more juice than I usually do.
Today I drank lemon cucumber mint water.
Today I worked out twice.
Today I breathed.
Today I thought before I acted.
Today I chose differently.
Today I thought about the end goal instead of the immediate temptation.
Today I saw the strong girl at the end of the journey.
Today I changed my mind about who I am.
Today I told the old me to kick rocks.
Today I was proud of myself.
Today… I won.
Today… I won.
Today… I WON.
And I will win again tomorrow.
Raw Raw Life!
(STANDING ON CHAIR & APPLAUDING) “YAAAAAAY!!!!!” YOU GO GIRL!! YOU CAN DO IT!!! YES! YOU CAN!!!!! GOD BLESS!
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I’m really impressed by what you’re doing… but a twix bar? you are too good for that. anyways you’re looking great though
Yep, a Twix bar… which I am not even a fan of on the regular. When you are a recovering food addict, it’s not about whether you’re too good for a certain food or not. In the midst of the craving, anything will do. That is the piece that can be the hardest to beat.
Paise God!!! You did that Ms. Carla! you inspire me!!!
Carla….. You inspire me to want to juice, lol.. I just seem to have the hardest time just STARTING!!! Uugggghhhh.. I really enjoy following your journey… Stay strong
Thank u Carla u are a blessing to me in so many ways. :0)
oh.. how I wish I had seen this last night! I too have struggled with that old voice in my head the last couple of nights. And yesterday I didn’t have the struggle in me… or I gave in… I had olives… a bunch of them… looking back now I’m glad I had only olives… and now, if that voice returns, I have todays ‘poem’ to remind me of what I’m doing and why I have to fight that voice to make a change… thank you for sharing.
The New Carla is strong. The New Carla is vibrant and motivated, and won’t let anything stand in the way of her dreams. The New Carla has a new spangly cape! A new pair of kick-ass boots! A NEW SYMPHONY! GO New Carla GO!
Love The New Amanda!! XXXOOO
This is sooooo inspirational! Thanks for the posting….
Love this! I think i’ll print it out and frame it above my work desk or something :)!