Day 22 - Gas Station Donuts

Could you say no to this face?

There is a guy that works at the gas station by our house.  He likes to talk to me as if we are old friends.  He has worked there for as long as we have lived in our house (8 years), so I guess maybe we are old friends by now.

I used to stop in frequently to buy Baked Lays.  This was usually after I would go for a run or on the way home from the gym.  I would stop and buy Baked Lays because I had just worked out and well, they are healthier than regular chips and I felt like I deserved them. Again, the vicious cycle.  Eat to run or run to eat.

Over the years, he has always been a really nice guy.  Occassionally, he says stupid stuff like "did you just get done working out" and when I replied yes, he followed up with "just trying to get rid of the rest of that baby weight, huh?"  Stuff like that.  I think he is extremely single, so I let it slide.

Well, the other day, because I am strong and can handle it, I took my kids to the gas station for donuts.  I know that it sounds really classy and all, a gas station donut, but they have a wide assortment of delicious donuts that I believe are delivered fresh each day.  Anyway, I went to wake up each of my kids and when I snuggled in to wake up Calvin (photo above) with his crazy hair and red cheeks, he rolled over with his eyes still shut and asked if I would take him to go get donuts.  In the Calvin department I am weak.  He is 8 and has a way of asking for things that I can not deny.  He is into winking at me after he says something, which only helps him all the more.  He also calls me "Pretty Pony", which I think is weird, but I will take whatever compliment I can get.

So, I said I would take them to the gas station to get donuts.  There was nothing in it for me.  Not even really strong gas station coffee that makes your face fuzzy because of its truck driving power, as I am avoiding and not minimizing coffee (well, I had one coffee on Sunday...come on, live a little).  So, I guess I am REALLY minimizing coffee.

As my three little children were in the process of picking out their donuts (this includes yelling at each other, putting donuts back and yelling about not being able to see on the top shelf) my gas station friend slides up next to me.  I was so happy to see him.  It had been a long time!  And then, the sweetest words came out of this mouth.  He said "I haven't seen you in so long.  Where have you been?  Did you move or something?"

Thank you...no, I haven't moved...yet.  But, you are right.  I haven't been to the gas station to buy crap in a long time.  At least 22 days to be exact.   No big whoop.

I am on Day 22 of the Advocare 24 Day Challenge. It has been one of the best decisions I have made.  I feel like I have taken control again and I am so happy that I can move forward with healthy habits in place.  For me, this will be a lifestyle change and the end to pushing off or failing at diets.  Will I stop in every once in a while for a treat and friendly hello, of course.  Life is way too short to always say no.  But indulging for me will have a whole new meaning now.

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